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TONSIL - What does it stand for?TONSIL stands for The ONgoing SInging Liaison group TONSIL - What is it?TONSIL is comprised of organisations who have an interest/concern in youth & amateur choral singing TONSIL - Who is it?TONSIL consists of the following member choral organisations:
All of them are voluntary and non-governmental bodies INTRODUCTION TONSIL is less an official organisation, more an informal association, whose function is to serve its member choral organisations. Formed in 1988, it meets periodically as needed to discuss what can and should be happening in the world of youth and amateur choral singing in Britain. TONSIL began because these societies felt the need to respond as a group rather than individually to the wide variety of ideas and issues affecting the future of youth choral singing. AIMS The work of the eight different organisations complement each other. The message is collaboration not competition and the aim to make the public and politicians more aware of the rapidly deteriorating choral opportunities available to young people, particularly in primary schools which have seen the demise of the 'music specialist' of former years. The number of meetings has been increased to 3-4 per year to enable TONSIL to improve collaboration to achieve these aims. The possibility of a joint event is being discussed and it is hoped this will happen in the next 3 years. THE ORGANISATIONS ABCD The Association of British Choral Directors Is the forum for conductors and choral trainers. It runs training courses and conventions, has its own publication, "Mastersinger", promotes the composition of choral music, and offers a liaison service for members in order to promote local activities. Tonsil representative is Rachel Greaves rachel.greaves@abcd.org.uk Web site www.abcd.org.uk BABS The British Association of Barbershop Singers BABS which gained educational charitable status in 2000 was formed in 1974 and now has 56 full member harmony clubs and 6 Associate member clubs each with its own chorus. Four part A Cappella singing in the unique barbershop style is for pleasure but there is an annual competition for both choruses and quartets. Educational events include annual Harmony College and Directors College as well as one day events hosted around the country. A revamped Youth Programme focusses on assistance that can be given to busy music teachers and includes sponsorship to attend BABS educational events. The Association is one of six worldwide affiliates to the American Harmony Society. Tonsil representative is Mike Lofthouse Mike.Lofthouse@totalise.co.uk Web site www.singbarbershop.com IFCM International Federation of Church Music Tonsil representative is Eve Halsey eve.halsey@abcd.org.uk Web site www.choralnet.org LABBS The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers With 1560 members in 48 (+ 3 Associate member clubs & Club at Large) we share joy in 4-part A Cappella singing in this unique style striving for just intonation. The website includes people details, affiliations, activities from a Prelims & National Convention, Harmony College, educational workshops, coaching, judging training programme, magazines & Music Service (that is available to anyone) with a Music Publishing Programme Loan Service & educational material to download free. Tonsil representative is Jean Sutton jeanhsutton@aol.com Web site www.labbs.org.uk MM Making Music, the National Federation of Music Societies Making Music was established under the name of the National Federation of Music Societies in 1935 as a membership organisation for all voluntary music groups including choirs, orchestras and instrumental ensembles and music promoters or clubs. Members can take full advantage of a wider range of services including insurance, the Music Exchange scheme, Programme Note bank and other information and advice. Throughout the year a number of networking events are organised on a regional and national basis for members to meet and exchange experiences. In addition, Making Music also arranges training opportunities for members and non-members on topics such as marketing and fundraising and further supports voluntary musical activities through its team of regional staff. More recently Making Music has undertaken project work with and on behalf of young people in collaboration with its member groups. Tonsil representative is Duncan Barker duncan@makingmusic.org.uk Web site www.makingmusic.org.uk NAC The National Association of Choirs NAC represents over 400 choirs, in male, ladies, mixed and youth categories. The NAC offers a fully comprehensive service to choirs, together with insurance and music discounts. The Association is run in groups where choirs can gain advice and practical experience. There is a yearbook with contacts for every member choir and a quarterly newsletter. Tonsil representative is Peter Marshall Petefig@aol.com Web site www.ukchoirsassoc.co.uk RCO The Royal College of Organists The Royal College of Organists was founded in 1864 by Richard Limpus and received its Royal Charter in 1893. It is an educational charity whose first object is ‘to promote the art of organ playing and choir training, and to improve and advance musical education by means of lectures, recitals, master classes and meetings open to the public’. We offer the internationally recognised diplomas of Fellowship, Associateship, Choral Directing and Organ Teaching. A Certificate examination is in preparation for organists which will provide a stepping stone to the Associateship diploma. The College is developing regional centres to co-ordinate and develop the its already extensive programme of educational events across the UK. The first centre, based in Manchester for the North West of England and North Wales, opened recently. Members enjoy many benefits including use of the extensive library (containing organ and choral music, books on music, journals and sound recordings) and eligibility to apply for scholarships and grants for study. Tonsil representative is Simon Williams simonwilliams@rco.org.uk Web site: www.rco.org RSCM The Royal School of Church Music RSCM runs a nationwide education and training programme for singers, instrumentalists and choir trainers, and all interested in the role of music in worship. This includes both training events and the Voice for Life training scheme, designed for use with singers of all ages and abilities. Recognising the different needs of children, teenagers, and adults, Voice for Life has six programmes taking singers from the first stages of choral singing to advanced vocal techniques, repertoire and musical knowledge. Training events are arranged both at the RSCM’s headquarters in Surrey and locally in more than 40 areas. These events include a wide variety of residential and non-residential courses; hundreds of singing festivals and workshops; and three-day events involving some 800 children each year. Members of the RSCM enjoy many benefits including free subscription to Church Music Quarterly and Sunday by Sunday (the RSCM Liturgy planner), 25% discount on RSCM publications and discount on the nationally organised RSCM courses. Tonsil representative is Leah Perona-Wright lperonawright@rscm.com Web site www.rscm.com SFP Sing for Pleasure Runs courses and events for singers, teachers and choral conductors of all abilities and organises school based singing days for children and their teachers. Publishes repertoire suitable for schools and choirs. Tonsil representative is Manvinder Rattan manvinder_rattan@johnlewis.co.uk Web site www.singforpleasure.org.uk SMA The Schools Music Association SMA seeks, among its other activities, to develop singing in schools and promotes the idea of non-competitive music festivals by gathering together choirs from different schools. The annual concert on the South Bank, ( in which both junior and senior school choirs take part), and courses and conferences for teachers are its main work. Tonsil representative is Maxwell Pryce maxwellpryce@educamus.free-online.co.uk Web site www.schoolsmusic.org.uk YCN youngchoirs.net (was The British Federation of Young Choirs) youngchoirs.net arranges regional, national, and international singing days, singing weeks and other events, training courses, and an annual conductor's award, for young singers and their teachers and conductors. Tonsil representative is Malcolm Goldring malcolm@bfyc.demon.co.uk Web site www.youngchoirs.net |
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