Companion Database
Welcome to the We Make Music Companion database!
This is a compendium of good practice in vocal and instrumental music education, opportunities for collaborative music making, signposts towards advice and support, and recommendations for further study and upskilling. It has been compiled to support learners, aspiring musicians, music students, professional musicians, parents and carers, teachers and students alike.
Looking for opportunities near you? Visit the map to search geographically.
Notes on Filters
You can filter the database by a range of criteria including age and stage, genre, aspirations and more. Price ranges indicate the following:
£ = £0–5
££ = £5–15
£££ = £15–30
££££ = £30 and over
CLPL for Teachers
CPD for Primary and Secondary Teachers
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Dots and Lines
Music and movement activities for 4-8 year olds.
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Moving Music
Music and movement for 7-10 year olds.
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Primary and Family Resources
Online resources and lesson plans for primary age music making activities.
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SCO Academy
Opportunity for aspiring orchestral players between ages 12-18 to work with professional musicians. SCO Aims to run 2 academies per year.
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SCO Academy
Opportunity for aspiring orchestral players between ages 12-18 to work with professional musicians. SCO Aims to run 2 academies per year.
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SCO Academy
Opportunity for aspiring orchestral players between ages 12-18 to work with professional musicians. SCO Aims to run 2 academies per year.
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SCO Creative Learning Traineeship
Salaried positions for trainee workshop assistance in the SCO Creative Learning team.
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SCO Immerse
For upper secondary students to experience live orchestral music
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SCO Immerse
For upper secondary students to experience live orchestral music
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SCO New Vibe
Creative music making programme in West Lothian for young people with moderate to severe Mental Health programmes
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SCO ReConnect
Music making project for people living with dementia and their carers. Developed with NHS Lothian and the Institute for Music in Human and Social Development, University of Edinburgh
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SCO Soundbox
Commissions, support and mentoring for emerging young composers for a range of backgrounds.
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SCO Youth Assembly
Youth centred advisory board on future direction of SCO activities
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Online Resources
Performances, lesson plans, and classes.
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If your organisation has opportunities and resources for music learners, we’d love to hear from you. Follow the link below to submit your entry.