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Welcome
Above: Deborah Annetts Photo: Mark Thompson
I do hope you enjoy reading the March/April edition of Music Journal. Our Annual review on pages 12–17 gives a synopsis of the ISM’s work over the previous financial year which ended on 31 August 2014. When collating the report, I was struck by just how many different areas of activity the ISM is engaged in. Of course, the ISM is well known for the legal work it does for its members with 648 new legal enquiries in 2013–14. Perhaps what is less well known is the tremendous work the ISM has been doing in professional development. This area of activity has increased by 164% by comparison to the previous financial year covering every aspect of the profession and delivered using the very latest technology. Do look out for the latest seminars and webinars being offered by the ISM. Certainly, with webinars now coming on stream, it is really easy to keep up to date with what is going on. Lastly, the public affairs team have had an extraordinarily busy year on your behalf, representing your views to a very wide range of stakeholders. Not only does the ISM talk on a regular basis to all relevant government departments, but we met with all the major players within the music industry and music education sectors, thereby ensuring that your views are put across effectively. However, the ISM is not resting on its laurels. The Society wants to hear from you and has put together a stimulating Members’ Day taking place on 23 April 2015 at the Royal Overseas League in central London. It builds on last year’s Members’ Day and will cover everything from listening to your comments on the range of services the ISM offers, or perhaps should offer, to the latest on child protection. Please let us know if you would like to attend Members’ Day by filling in the form on page 21 and returning it to us. I am delighted that Dame Felicity Lott, who has been a member since 1974 received the ISM Distinguished Musician Award. Perhaps fittingly, the presentation was made by our President, Professor Barry Ife, at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama after the most wonderful masterclass given by Dame Felicity to Guildhall students and the presentation was covered extensively by both Radio 3 and Classic FM. And lastly, if you have not yet done so, please do make sure you have booked your ticket for Make Music Work, taking place on 31 March 2015 at the glorious new venue, Milton Court, in the Barbican, London. See pages 4-5 for more details.
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News & campaigns Good news for musicians as orchestral tax relief proposed Composers and performing groups could benefit
Henry Vann, Head of External Affairs, ISM
Good news came for the music sector when the Chancellor George Osborne announced that tax breaks will be extended across the creative industries to include orchestras. Whilst presenting his Autumn Statement on 3 December 2014, the Chancellor said: ‘Our tax breaks have ushered in a golden age for Britain’s creative industries. Today we will extend our new theatre tax break to orchestras.’ We have been supporting the efforts of our corporate member the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) in securing this tax break. The consultation on the details of the proposal was launched on 23 January 2015 and was welcomed by Deborah Annetts, the ISM’s Chief Executive, saying: ‘This is excellent news for composers, performers and orchestras. A tax relief on orchestras – including commissions for new music – will be a valuable asset to the sector. We ... will be responding to the consultation by 5 March 2015; we urge all those who care about the future of music in the UK to do the same.’ However, there are some less welcome details in the consultation document: The current proposals rule out many smaller orchestras and chamber groups consisting of fewer than 14 performers and also propose excluding instrument specific groups (such as brass bands, wind bands and choirs). We have published a template consultation response that members can use at www.ism.org and the consultation closes on Thursday 5 March 2015.
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Music education funding confirmed Protect Music Education campaign successes confirmed In July 2014 the Government announced ring-fenced funding of £75m for music education hubs for 2015/16. The funding was confirmed on 26 January 2015 when Arts Council England (which manages the fund on behalf of the Department for Education) wrote to hubs to confirm this ongoing funding would go straight to the front line. At the same time, the Music and Dance Scheme to support progression routes for young musicians received further £1m funding increasing from £28m to £29m. The announcement of this support for music education hubs was part of a double victory for the campaign Protect Music Education, which was led by the ISM in partnership with 134 organisations from all corners of the music education and music industry sectors.
The Power of Music re-released ‘Compelling evidence’ for the benefits of music education are revealed in a new research review by internationally renowned Professor Susan Hallam MBE, UCL Institute of Education and commissioned by the Music Education Council. Professor Susan Hallam MBE summarised the research saying: ‘[There] is compelling evidence for the benefits of music education on a wide range of skills including: listening skills which support the development of language skills, awareness of phonics and enhanced literacy; spatial reasoning which supports the development of some mathematical skills; and where musical activities involve working in groups a wide range of personal and social skills which also serve to enhance overall academic attainment even when measures of intelligence are taken into account.’
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Do we have your up-to-date details? Preparations are already underway for the 2015/16 Handbook. Please take a moment to check that we have your correct details. You can update your own details online in the members’ area of our website (under ‘Your membership’ then ‘Update your details’) or call Simon Frais on 020 7313 9311 to let us know of any changes. The deadline for updates for the 2015/16 Handbook is Friday 19 June. The new Handbook will be distributed to members in September 2015.
BBC Radio 3 controller’s first speech Alan Davey – the former head of Arts Council England and now Controller of BBC Radio 3 – spoke at The Sage Gateshead at the Association of British Orchestras conference on 29 February 2015. Two weeks into his new job at Radio 3, he set out his plan which included ‘creating great art and culture and putting it within the reach of everyone’ and ‘doing so with a quality and care that does not discriminate and treat anyone as second class or entitled to less.’ He also said that his plan would involve ‘never dumbing down but providing everyone with the means to understand great music and culture for what it is ... not just giving the audience what we think they want, but earning the right to be a trusted guide to new things and to do so in a spirit of generous authority.’
New GCSEs, AS and A levels in music Campaign success on the dates for study The Department for Education has published details of the subject content for the GCSEs, AS Levels and A Levels in music to be taught from September 2016. It is anticipated that exam boards will soon publish their own specifications based on these guidelines. Deborah Annetts, the ISM’s Chief Executive, welcomed the shift in subject content from the Department for Education saying: ‘This is a significant reform of GCSE music and a huge opportunity for practical music making in the classroom. The new GCSEs will be required to encourage students to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music. The broadening of the scope of GCSE music is welcome and we look forward to working with Awarding Organisations to bring this to life on behalf of our classroom teacher members. ‘There are some disappointments: Ofqual is wrong to suggest the assessment of musical processes such as performing and composing is too challenging. It is a shame that they have not felt able to follow the recommendations of the ISM (the subject association) and National Association for Music in Higher Education (NAMHE) in this area.
‘Nonetheless we are delighted that the Government has integrated technology, removed the references to minimum lengths for performing and composing, emphasised the integration of performing, appraising and composing in their consultation response and required a broader range of music – including the unfamiliar – to be analysed and studied. We are also pleased to see that the 1700-1900 historical period has been broadened to 1650-1910 and includes the opportunity to study Western Classical Music from outside this period right up to the present day. ‘In light of the creative possibilities for children to be engaged and excited by music making as part of the school curriculum we look forward with interest to see how the new Scheme of Assessment and Awarding Organisations’ specifications will bring life to this framework.’ More than 600 responses were received to the music subject content compared to for example 21 in response to the PE GCSE or 74 in response to the Modern foreign languages AS and A level.
Performers and composers should not have to subsidise their role in society Earl Clancarty held a debate in the House of Lords asking what the Government were doing to support individual artists, including visual artists, writers and composers on 19 January 2015. ISM had briefed some peers prior to the debate about the results of our performer and composer round tables. Michael Berkeley – otherwise known as Lord Berkeley of Knighton – spoke in the debate highlighting the importance of arts funding and the BBC in commissioning composers, but also the low level of commission funding. He added that the Government must do all it can to support the arts, adding that ‘songwriters and composers bring to the national economy some £1.7 billion [to the UK economy]’. Henry Vann, Head of External Affairs, ISM 020 7313 9327, henry.vann@ism.org
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Make Music Work
Above (from left to right): Ksenija Sidorova Gabriella Swallow Photo: Philip Gatward Alison Balsom Benjamin Baker Photo: Kaupo Kikkas
Make Music Work is an important event the ISM is curating for composers and performers. It will take place at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s fabulous new venue, Milton Court on Tuesday 31 March 2015. The challenges facing ambitious performers and composers have never been greater and this event aims to lift the lid on the myths and mysteries of the professional music world with a view to empowering and inspiring performers and composers across all musical genres. In four main sessions, interspersed with live music, panels of prominent music leaders and young professionals will discuss how to: • encourage creative initiative and artistic conviction • develop a distinctive ‘voice’ in the profession • build confidence and mitigate risk • avoid common pitfalls and exploitation • hone entrepreneurial skills • u nderstand the underlying dynamics of the profession – how things really work. There will be the opportunity for questions and answers at the end of each of the sessions and we hope that attendees will have the opportunity to ask the experts to share their experiences and tricks of the trade to help forge, develop and continue a successful career in the ever changing music sector.
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We have a number of high profile and international speakers and panellists already confirmed; including trumpeter Alison Balsom, Richard Morrison, Ivan Hewett, James Brown (Hazard Chase), Gabriel Prokofiev, Ruby Hughes (soprano), Vanessa Reed (PRS for Music Foundation), Richard Paine (Faber Music), Roderick Lakin (ROSL Arts), Mark Messenger (RCM), Michelle Wright (Cause 4), Igor Toronyi-Lalic (London Contemporary Music Festival), Claire Wilkinson, Helena Gaunt (Guildhall School of Music and Drama), John Slack (Berkeley Ensemble), Samantha Ward (pianist), Rebecca Driver (Rebecca Driver PR), Justin Pearson (Royal Society of Musicians) Ronan O’Hora (Guidlhall School of Music and Drama) and Toby Young. There will also be several musical performances throughout the day from Westcombe Brass, Ben Baker, Juice Vocal Ensemble, Gabriella Swallow and Ksenija Sidorova. This is a day not to be missed for those who starting out in their career in music or for those who are already doing it and would like to learn more. It will provide ample opportunities for musicians to meet one another and hopefully forge relationships that will produce exciting and dynamic musical performances, compositions and partnerships.
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‘an empowering and inspiring event for performers and composers who want to get ahead in their careers’ The schedule 9:00
Registration and coffee
10:00
Performance by Juice Vocal Ensemble
10.10
Opening address – Professor Barry Ife, Principal of Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Alison Balsom
10.20
The jury’s out This panel discussion lifts the lid on the world of music competitions and schemes, explaining how they work, considering their impact, and helping you decide whether there’s something in it for you.
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Performance by Ben Baker
11.30
Refreshments
11.50
Performance by Westcombe Brass
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Making something from nothing No funds, no venue, no audience? A familiar story. But there are ways of making things happen at little or no cost. Hear from the experts to help you make your dream into a reality.
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Lunch and networking
14.15
Getting it straight You know your crotchets from your quavers, but can you spot a loophole in a contract, exploit your intellectual property and differentiate between a supporter and a shark? Industry professionals help you identify allies, make the most of your talent and stay on the right side of the law.
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Comfort break
15.30
Performances by Gabriella Swallow and Ksenija Sidorova
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The idea’s the thing Be inspired by musicians who started with a simple idea and grew it into an original and rewarding career.
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Closing remarks – Professor Barry Ife
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Networking drinks
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Make Music Work is rapidly receiving support across the music world from a wealth of key organisations and ensembles such as PPL, PRS for Music, Guildhall School for Music and Drama, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Birmingham Conservatoire, the University of West London, the Royal Philharmonic Society, Making Music, Royal College of Music, Royal Society of Musicians, Musicians’ Answering Service, The Sixteen, Women in Music, Music Industries Association (MIA), Live Music Now, Music Publishers’ Association, City Music Foundation, Concordia Foundation and Composers Edition. Rhinegold Publishing’s Classical Music magazine is our official media partner and sponsor of Make Music Work’s concluding drinks reception. Tickets: £25; £15 (students) including refreshments, lunch and drinks reception. For further details and to book your place, visit www.ism.org/makemusicwork
Above: Milton Court foyer Photo: Morley Von Sternberg
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Digital streaming – brave new world or catastrophe?
David Abrahams, Head of Legal, ISM
Peter Lappin, Legal Adviser, ISM
Spotify insists that its business-model is fair and that 70% of its revenues are distributed to rights holders. The problem is that payouts to rights holders ‘per It is a truism to say that the music industry has been stream’ are tiny: between $0.006 and $0.0084. turned upside down by the digital revolution of Even these tiny sums will not necessarily go to the last twenty years. At one time it seemed that composers and performers, however. Music publishers unauthorised file-sharing sites such as Napster would and record labels will take their cut first. Whether the kill the music industry stone-dead (please note that musicians get anything will depend on the precise Napster now provides an entirely legitimate online details of their contract. A session musician will streaming service). However, new services have arisen probably get nothing at all (because under UK law which provide all the convenience of online listening the right to equitable remuneration does not apply but operate entirely within the law. The question is do to digital streaming services). these new products strike a proper balance between Musicians may be able to greatly increase the convenience for listeners and fair remuneration for percentage of the rights holder income that they the composers and performers who actually create receive by making their own independent recordings the music? and getting them up onto Spotify using an ‘artist aggregator’. More information about the various The Spotify controversy options are available at www.spotifyartists.com. Spotify is the best-known of the digital streaming services that have transformed the musical landscape Other options in recent years. Spotify users can listen to millions Spotify is, of course, not the only player in the digital of tracks on their computer, tablet or mobile entirely streaming market. Other services (such as Rhapsody, without charge (the business model is based on Beats Music and Napster) use a subscription model, advertising sales). The Spotify library of tracks so that all their users have to pay a monthly subscription includes a wide range of genres of music from rock to use the service. Many musicians consider that this and pop to folk, jazz and classical. The Spotify model model strikes a better balance between the interests is enormously attractive to many listeners, who can of musicians and listeners. A streaming service that explore a vast library of music at no cost at all. has a particular focus on sound quality is Qobuz which The only disadvantage for them is that their listening advertises its services as streaming in ‘True CD quality is interrupted periodically by the advertising which (FLAC 16-BIT/44.1kHz)’. Although Qobuz covers a wide pays for the service. Spotify users who want to escape range of genres, it offers a subscriptions service the adverts can upgrade to the ‘ad-free’ Spotify tailored specifically to classical music fans (Qobuz Premium service (the UK subscription fee is currently Hi-Fi Classical – £14.99 per month). £9.99 per month). By December 2014, Spotify had 75 million users worldwide (60 million of whom paid Tell us about your experiences no subscription fee) and, in 2014 alone, paid out $1bn in royalties to rights holders. The ISM is committed to supporting our members in their professional work and ensuring that they If Spotify has been embraced by listeners, however, it has proved extremely controversial with composers maximise the income they receive for the work they do. If you would like to share your experiences (good and performers. In November 2014 the singer Taylor and bad!) of working with digital streaming services, Swift announced that she was pulling all her albums please get in touch with me. Alternatively if you want from Spotify. She objected to the fact that the Spotify advice about the best way to secure a reasonable model allowed people to listen to music for free: income from streaming, please contact us on ‘I think that people should feel that there is a value 020 7221 3499. to what musicians have created, and that’s that.’ David Abrahams, Head of Legal, ISM
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Business advice Fees for music tuition Thank you to all of you who responded to our recent survey of tuition fees. Almost 1,300 music teachers took part, making this survey the largest of its kind in the UK. The survey results are summarised below. The survey was carried out for us externally in October and November 2014 by statisticians at the University of Reading. We asked musicians about what they charged for individual music tuition in September 2014. These survey results are not recommendations. Competition law prevents us – and other trade associations and organisations – from recommending rates for musicians’ freelance work.
Survey results for private tuition Most private teachers charged between £26 and £36 per hour. Like earlier surveys, this survey showed considerable regional variations in fees charged. Teachers in central London charged significantly more than teachers in greater London who, in turn, charged more than teachers living elsewhere in the UK.
Fees for private music tuition in September 2014 (in £ per hour)
Survey results for self-employed visiting music teachers In September 2014, most self-employed teachers in schools were paid between £25 and £36 per hour. There were significant differences between fees paid in independent schools, in state-funded schools and by music services and hubs.
Self-employed music teachers in schools: lesson rates in September 2014 (in £ per hour)
Mid- point* London independent schools
£37.50
maintained schools
£30
music sevices and hubs
£25
specialist music schools
£27.25
Rest of UK
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£33
Central London
£35
maintained schools
£28
Greater London
£35
Rest of UK
£30
music sevices and hubs
£25
specialist music schools
£29
* Half the respondents charged this amount or more and half charged this amount or less.
*Half the respondents charged this amount or more and half charged this amount or less.
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Recommended rates for employed visiting music teachers
You can find more information about our survey results and recommendations as well as our tips on how you could use this, and other, information to determine the level of your own fees in the ‘Advice’ area of our We have now published our recommendations for website under ‘Fees’. You should take into account fees for employed visiting music teachers in schools the general level of fees in your area and your own in the academic year 2015/16. These are set out in growing skills and experience. As well as the time you the table below. They are exclusive of holiday pay, spend actually teaching allow for all the non-contact which should be paid in addition. time you spend administering and developing your Recommended fee ranges for employed visiting teaching business. If you are self-employed don’t forget to make allowance also for holidays, sickness music teachers in 2015/16 (£ per hour) and pension provision.
London
Rest of UK
independent schools & specialist music schools
£35.50 – £39.50
£30.50–£34
all other schools, music services and hubs
£29–£34
£25–£30
Caroline Aldred, Business Support Officer, ISM Caroline will be presenting the results of this fees survey at Music Education Expo at the Barbican, London on Thursday 12 March, 1.45pm-2.30pm. To register for your free place at Expo, visit http:// www.onlineregistration.co.uk/shows/music/15/regmusic.php On Wednesday 15 April, 1pm-2pm, Caroline will present a free webinar on how you can use our fees survey results and other information to decide on your own fees. To book your place, register at http://bit.ly/ISMTuitionFees.
ISM Webinars ISM webinars offer members the chance to access key professional development opportunities at work, home or on the move. Our next two webinars are: Setting up your business Tuesday 10 March, 1pm-2pm ISM Treasurer and highly experienced administrator, promoter and accountant Trevor Ford will explore the different types of business structure available to working musicians and the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. The webinar will also cover the tax implications and legal obligations of setting up in business.
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ISM honours Dame Felicity Lott The ISM’s Distinguished Musician Award for 2014 has been awarded to eminent soprano Dame Felicity Lott for her illustrious career as an international musician. The award presentation concluded an afternoon masterclass taken by Dame Felicity at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Milton Court. Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Officer of the Order of the Arts and Letters) and Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour) by the French Government. The ISM also celebrated Dame Felicity’s fortieth year as an ISM member in 2014, hosting a special evening which delved into her musical achievements. At the ceremony, the ISM’s President Barry Ife paid tribute to Dame Felicity with a few words of appreciation to describe her celebrated international career. Before presenting the award to Dame Felicity, he aptly renamed the award the ‘Delightful Musician Award’ in recognition of her warm and modest nature. Upon receiving the award, Dame Felicity said:
Above: Dame Felicity Lott (centre) with the ISM’s President Professor Barry Ife (left) and the ISM’s Chief Executive Deborah Annetts. Left: Dame Felicity Lott Photos: Kris Brown
The ISM awards the Distinguished Musician Award to fellow musicians who are among the most eminent practitioners in their branch of the music profession.
Dame Felicity Lott’s contribution to the music profession spans a wealth of musical achievements in her career as a performer with many of the world’s leading opera companies at some of the most iconic venues, and has received both national and international recognition. Dame Felicity has been awarded honorary doctorates at the Universities of Oxford, Loughborough, Leicester, London and Sussex and the Royal Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow; was made a CBE in the 1990 New Year Honours and in 1996 was created a Dame Commander of the British Empire. In February 2003, she was awarded the title of Bayerische Kammersängerin (Bavarian Opera Singer), and has also been awarded the titles
‘I am very proud, honoured and surprised to receive this wonderful award from the ISM. To read the list of musicians honoured by the ISM with this award since 1976 is to see all one’s heroes and heroines assembled. It is especially heart-warming to be given an award by one’s fellow musicians and I am very honoured that my name should appear on this list.’ Following the award presentation, Dame Felicity spoke to BBC Radio 3’s Sean Rafferty live on afternoon show In Tune and went into more detail about the extent of her feelings about receiving this award and her thoughts on the music profession. ‘It is a huge honour to be receiving this award – the list of past recipients is just mind-boggling. The ISM is a wonderful organisation that does a lot of important work including making sure that music is free in schools, which is something that I feel very strongly about. I would not be here if music lessons were not free in my school.’
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Annual review Deborah Annetts summarises the ISM’s activities for the year ended 31 August 2014 The ISM is the UK’s professional body for musicians, established in 1882 to promote the art of music and to support the interests of musicians and the music profession. This founding vision continues to serve the Society well. The key areas of activity for the ISM for the financial year in question were as follows:
Continue to position the ISM as the membership organisation for the music profession The difficult economic climate continued to impact adversely on musicians in a variety of ways across all sectors. Despite these challenges, ISM membership continued to increase without watering down any of the Society’s criteria for joining the ISM. By 31 August 2014 membership had risen to over 6,600, including 160 organisations. Of the individual membership, 6% were student members and 10% were on the graduate rate. Retention levels continued to be high at 90% overall (95% for longer standing members).
Fig 1 Membership breakdown at 31 Aug 2014 3% 6% 10%
• Full • Graduate • Student • Other 12
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Partnership continued to be important for the ISM and ranged from supporting PRS for Music Foundation’s New Music Biennial to the RPS Music Award for Opera (awarded to Welsh National Opera). The ISM also continued to partner with the second International Opera Awards, and was the conference sponsor at the Music Education Expo. The prestigious ISM Distinguished Musician Award for 2013 was presented to Julian Lloyd Webber by Richard Hallam MBE during the ISM’s annual conference in Birmingham. The award was given in recognition of Julian’s many musical achievements and for his dedicated work in the field of music education. The work of the ISM was featured extensively in the national press, particularly in relation to continuing work around Bacc for the Future, and the more recent campaigns Protect Music Education and #Beyond1900 campaigns. The ISM and its work generated national attention, including coverage in newspapers Guardian, Telegraph, The Times, Independent, Observer, Mirror and London’s Evening Standard; on BBC Radio 3 and 4, BBC Wales Radio, LBC Radio and Classic FM; on BBC Wales Television; and on websites BBC News, BBC Education, BBC Arts and Entertainment and Classic FM. The ISM and its work has also been covered in a wealth of specialist arts and music press including BBC Music Magazine, The Strad, Music Week, MI Pro, Arts Professional, International Arts Manager, Classical Music, Digital Arts, Gramophone, Music Teacher and The Stage.
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Develop the ISM’s services to members and the wider music community The ISM continued to strengthen its services to members. Legal services were delivered via the in-house legal team, the legal helpline run by Law Express and legal expenses insurance which is a benefit for all ISM members. During the financial year the legal team dealt with a total of 648 new enquiries (a 30% increase compared to 2012-13). These enquiries covered both one-off advice and support to members involved in long- running disputes. 764 enquiries were received by the Law Express legal and tax helpline.
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Free webinars proved hugely beneficial for ISM members and now form part of a monthly webinar series. Webinars give members the opportunity to receive advice and professional development guidance online and are a valuable addition to the ISM’s seminars programme. A total of 602 musicians engaged with our professional development programme during the year, of which 448 were members and 154 were non-members. This represents a 164% increase in musicians engaging with our programme compared to the previous year.
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‘Peter played an absolute blinder throughout this gruesome and protracted process… my ISM membership Feedback included: is one of the best investments I have ever made and I want ‘A focused approach tying together many skills and to say a huge thank you to you both.’ ideas which music teachers have to empower them further in their work’ ‘David and the rest of the team at ISM Legal make the Seminar, The Virtuoso Teacher with Paul Harris, membership well worth it. They have been consistently May 2014 helpful and supportive, with endless patience to explain ‘Well structured course with a high level of academic legal terms so I know what I am doing. ISM is an expertise and practical experience. It fills a gap in the essential investment for anyone working in the audio world of professional development for teachers.’ industry, particularly if they are freelance.’ Seminar, Progression, Curriculum and Assessment ‘I would like to thank the legal department of the ISM with Dr Alison Daubney, May 2014 for their incredible support over the last few months.’ One of the reasons for the increase in corporate The ISM continued to expand its professional members was the merger of the Schools Music development programme for members in the Association (‘the SMA’) with the ISM in 2013-2014. financial year 2013-14 with a total of 10 seminars The merger followed lengthy consultations with and six webinars. Events ranged from a classical both organisations’ governing bodies. This merger masterclass with Craig Ogden to The Virtuoso should strengthen the work of the ISM in connection Teacher with Paul Harris and several hugely with music education, with particular reference to successful and sold-out training days with Dr primary schools and professional development. Alison Daubney on Progression, Curriculum and Assessment for primary and secondary school teachers. Free webinars (online seminars) covering topics such as health tips for musicians, safeguarding and child protection, and tax matters were presented each month.
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During the year the ISM also carried out its usual annual online survey of rates paid to private music teachers and part-time visiting music teachers in schools. Over 700 music teachers took part in the survey, making it the largest such survey in the UK. The survey results for employed teachers in schools were used to derive the Society’s published fee recommendations for the 2013-14 academic year.
Nine consultation submissions were submitted: Teacher Training, Independent Code Review of Copyright by Walter Merricks CBE, European Commission copyright consultation, a review of the work of Arts Council England, consultations on Extended Collective Licensing and the licensing of Orphan Works and submissions to the reform of music and music technology at GCSE, AS and A level.
A total of 47 Local Group events were held by the Society’s active 24 Local Groups during the 201314 financial year. Events included networking, professional development events and pupils concerts, and we were delighted to see South East London and Croydon groups re-launching with new representatives in place.
Two campaign-focussed petitions gathered 5,496 and 1,569 signatories in their support and more than 650 responses were received to a variety of external affairs focussed surveys.
In April 2014, the ISM held its annual conference entitled Music in the 21st century at Birmingham Conservatoire. Our President for 2013-14, Richard Hallam MBE, hosted the two-day event which considered the place and role of music in the 21st century – in performance, composition, education, society and technology. A significant part of the conference focused on In Harmony and El Sistema, with delegates from all over the world attending to hear the latest insights from experts in this field. A write up of the conference appeared in the July/ August 2014 issue of Music Journal.
Over 1,000 template consultation submissions were sent by members, other music professionals and partner organisations to Government departments on a range of campaigning issues including the tax treatment of freelance musicians. ISM campaigns secured the backing of more than 130 music industry and education organisations including the London Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Services, PRS for Music, Yamaha, the UK’s Conservatoires, ABRSM and Trinity College London. Key achievements
• I n October 2013 HM Revenue & Customs agreed to repeal regulations which were forcing In June 2013 Council decided to create a new event self-employed musicians to pay a higher rate of called Members’ Day which took place on 24 April National Insurance. The Government agreed to 2014 at the Royal Overseas League in London. repeal the regulations following the submission The AGM and Open Forum took place as part of the of evidence from the music profession including Members’ Day. At the close of the AGM Professor the ISM Performers’ Special Interest Group and Barry Ife CBE took over as President for 2014-15. many template consultation submissions from ISM members.
Support the music profession through a range of advocacy initiatives The Public Affairs team had more than 110 meetings with external organisations and key stakeholders in 2013-14.
This included meetings with the BBC, PRS for Music, PPL, the Intellectual Property Office, the Department for Education, DCMS, Royal Philharmonic Society, Ofsted, Arts Council England, Music Education Council, Classic FM, Channel 4, a number of conservatoires and higher education establishments, the Local Government Association, unions and professional associations including the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), the Music Publishers Association (MPA), Association of British Orchestras (ABO), members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Music Education and other Parliamentarians, the Warwick Commission, Creators Rights Alliance, British Copyright Council, awarding organisations and many more organisations relevant to the music profession.
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• T he ISM engaged with PRS for Music which made a number of changes to its website and online reporting systems to provide simpler and more effective reporting mechanisms for contemporary composers. • F ollowing a meeting between the Chief Executive, Head of External Affairs and PRS’ Chief Executive, a new Classical Composer Account Manager was appointed by PRS for Music; this developed from a recommendation from the ISM’s Composers’ Round Table and Composers’ Special Interest Group. • I n response to the Protect Music Education campaign led by the ISM the Government increased music education hub funding for 2015-16 by £17m to its second highest level of £75m (in 2014-15 funding had been just 58m). • I n response to the Protect Music Education campaign led by the ISM the Government retracted its advice to local authorities to stop funding music education.
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‘The Incorporated Society of Musicians’ Protect Music Education campaign has been successful in securing a further £17m from the UK government for the county’s network of 123 music education hubs.’ The Strad www.thestrad.com
• I n April 2014 we published a National Curriculum Assessment and Progression Framework; developed with Birmingham City University and SoundCity (the Brighton Music Education Hub), the framework helped music professionals working in education prepare for the new National Curriculum (which came into force in England on 1 September 2014). • T he ISM worked with other stakeholders on the development of new GCSE, AS and A levels for music and helped to secure the place of music within new school accountability measures. ‘Well, they did it. The combined fury of 134 music organisations, led by the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), has saved music education from the full force of the cuts being imposed by a cash-starved government.’ Ivan Hewitt, The Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/ music-news/10986437/Has-music-educationbeen-saved.html)
Ensure the finances and internal structures are strong to secure the future of the ISM. Since the 1970s the ISM has, at various points, investigated the possibility of owning its own premises. With the ISM lease for 10 Stratford Place expiring and the negative impact of the Crossrail works, together with the need for more space, Council took the decision to look for new premises and was delighted to find 4-5 Inverness Mews a large, modern space in Central London with all the amenities a modern organisation requires. The move to Inverness Mews was completed in February 2014 with only minor works being necessary before relocation. The purchase of Inverness Mews is an important development for the future security and prosperity of the organisation and has already proved to be a wise investment.
The financial year 2013-14 was positive with a surplus of £199,451 being recorded as at the year end. This was lower than the surplus from the previous year (-18%) but still well above (+21%) the average surplus recorded in the last five years. Total income increased by 7% with a good result achieved in membership income (+5%). The increase in non-membership income (+9%) was in relation to the high capital gains realised through the sale of part of our invested portfolio to generate the necessary liquidity to complete the purchase of the new property. Total expenditure increased by 11%, which was a remarkable result when taking into account the additional costs sustained for the office move and the setup of the new premises (£32K altogether). As at the year end the reserves stood at more than £3.7M. Under the transitional rules pursuant to the new Articles, three Elected Council Members, namely Margaret Lion, Peter Nickol and Reg Fletcher and two Appointed Council Members, namely Danielle Perrett and Nicolas Chisholm stood down at the AGM in 2014. Nicolas Chisholm and Jay Deeble were elected unopposed as Council Members for the South and West areas respectively. Two members applied to be Elected Council Members for the London area, namely Liz Partridge and Rachelle Goldberg. An election was held under the auspices of the Electoral Reform Society and the votes cast were 147 to 72 respectively. Accordingly Liz Partridge was elected to serve as the Elected Council Member for the London Area. Three ISM members applied to be considered as Appointed Council Members and after careful consideration, Danielle Perrett and Ed Scolding were both appointed by Council to this role. Council also appointed Jeremy Jackman to become President Elect for 2014-15. With Jeremy Jackman becoming President Elect, a vacancy was created on Council for an Appointed Council Member to serve for the balance of the term and Tim Daniell was appointed to this role by Council. Council would like to thank the tremendous contributions made by Council Members who retired during the course of the financial year namely Margaret Lion, Peter Nickol and Reg Fletcher.
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Mr Hamilton continued to pursue the legal proceedings he had brought in May 2013 against the ISM in connection with the appointment of Brenda Blewett, Reg Fletcher and Peter Nickol to Council. It continued to be alleged that the Society had wrongly interpreted its new Articles of Association adopted in April 2012 and that Brenda Blewett, Reg Fletcher and Peter Nickol should not have been appointed to the transitional Council because they had already served six years. Brenda Blewett left Council as of 5 April 2013. Reg Fletcher and Peter Nickol both ceased to be members of Council as of 24 April 2014. The ISM remained strongly of the view that the Society suffered no disadvantage from having two such experienced and well regarded Council members as Peter Nickol and Reg Fletcher on Council from the AGM in April 2012 to the AGM in April 2014. It should be noted that in January 2015, Mr Hamilton and seven co-claimants agreed to their claim against the Society being struck out. In November 2013, an EGM was called by ISM members to discuss a number of issues. The EGM was held on 25 November 2013 at the Royal Overseas League and a full discussion took place chaired by the then President Richard Hallam.
Summarised income and expenditure account
The overwhelming sense gained from the membership was support for the programme of modernisation which Council had adopted and the way in which the Society was being led.
Conclusion The work of the Society is greatly facilitated by many of its members, who give their time voluntarily to support Council, Special Interest and Local Groups, which provide such a great opportunity for members to meet, exchange knowledge and engage in professional development. A remarkable level of commitment to the Society’s work has been shown by the entire ISM team – whether they be the staff team at Inverness Mews or volunteers working across the UK supporting the Society’s activities. The ISM continues to flourish and there is no doubt that much of the reason for this is the commitment of so many people to the work of the Society. Council thanks everyone who has helped to further the work of the ISM and offers its gratitude to all retiring members of Council and volunteers for their services. Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive, ISM
2013–14
2012–13
Total income 1,678,544 1,566,551 subscription fees 872,291 828,599 other income 806,252 737,952 Total Expenditure -1,479,093 -1,324,477 membership services -187,714 -194,206 governance and administration -52,154 -27,963 property and equipment -198,374 -174,781 staff -702,754 -688,787 marketing and external relations -138,659 -109,821 professional costs -118,629 -65,848 taxation -80,809 -63,072 Surplus for the year
199,451 242,075
2013–14
Summarised balance sheet Fixed assets Current assets
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2012–13
4,686,378 2,018,249 376,904
1,826,152
Liabilities
-1,290,049 -300,950
ISM net reserves
3,773,233 3,543,451
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Council’s statement The information provided here is not the full statutory accounts but is a summary of the information which appears in the full financial statements. These summarised figures may not contain sufficient information to allow for a full understanding of the financial affairs of the Society. For further information the full annual accounts, including the auditor’s report, should be consulted. These can be obtained, free of charge, from the Society’s offices 4–5 Inverness Mews, London W2 3JQ. Should you wish to receive the full financial statements and Council’s report in place of these summary financial statements in future years, please contact our office administrator.
The full accounts were approved by the Council on 10 February 2015 and a copy will be submitted to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor has issued an unqualified opinion on the full annual financial statements and on the consistency of the Council’s report with those annual statements. The report on the full annual financial statements contained no statement under section 498(2) (a) or 498(2)(b) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. Signed on behalf of the Council of The Incorporated Society of Musicians Professor Barry Ife CBE, President 2014-15 Date: 10 February 2015
Independent Auditor’s statement to the Members of The Incorporated Society of Musicians We have examined the summarised financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2014.
Respective responsibilities of Council and the Auditor The Council are responsible for preparing the summarised financial statements in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Law. Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summarised financial statements with the full annual financial statements and Council’s annual report and its compliance with the relevant requirements of section 427 of the Companies Act 2006 and the regulations made thereunder. We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our report on the company’s full annual financial statements describes the basis of our opinion on those financial statements and on Council’s report.
Opinion In our opinion the summary financial statement is consistent with the full annual financial statements and Council’s report of The Incorporated Society of Musicians for the year ended 31 August 2014 and complies with the applicable requirements of section 427 of the Companies Act 2006, and the regulations made thereunder. Berg Kaprow Lewis
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor London Date: 12 February 2015
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Members Fund annual review Caroline Aldred outlines the ISM Members Fund’s activities for the year ended 31 August 2014 The ISM Members Fund – the working name of the Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, registered charity no. 206801 – helps needy members of the ISM, former members and their dependants.
The Fund’s work in 2013-14
Beneficiaries were widely distributed across different age groups and ranged in age from 22 to 89. The Fund continued to provide an outsourced 24-hour telephone counselling service available to all members and their families.
During the year, the Fund offered assistance to Donations and Bequests relieve a wide range of difficult and often distressing We thank all the individuals who made donations circumstances of poverty. The Fund spent £90,196 or organised fundraising events. We are particularly on grants. In total, 67 individuals received assistance. grateful for the legacy of almost £100,000 left to the They included 24 new beneficiaries. Fund by the late Joan Carter, of which £50,000 was Almost half of recipients of Fund financial assistance received in the year. were members unable to work on account of serious illness or injury. Just under one third either Plans for the Future were experiencing problems finding sufficient During coming months, the Trustees will continue work or were limited in the amount of work they to ensure that the Fund gives effective support to were able to undertake by family problems and ISM members and their dependants who are in need. associated caring responsibilities. The remaining beneficiaries were struggling with a less than The Trustees wish to thank everyone who has adequate income in their retirement years. helped to further the work of the Fund, especially those who voluntarily gave of their time to serve on the Grant-Making Committee and the Hon Investment Adviser, Gregor Logan. Problems faced by
Fig 1 beneficiaries 2013/14
Caroline Aldred, Head of Members Fund Operations, ISM
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Summarised statement of financial activities
2013–14
2012–13
Unrestricted income 130,227 110,201 quoted investments 129,998 110,049 interest received 230 152 Endowment income 50,974 legacies 50,000 donations 974 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Resources expended charitable activities other costs (net of refunds) NET INCOMING RESOURCES
(before movements on investments)
12,557
10,000 2,557
181,201 122,758
-145,742 -131,383 -134,631 -122,274 -11,111 -9,108
32,830
35,459 -8,625
Gains/losses on investments
166,588
299,486
Net movement in funds
202,047
290,861
Summarised balance sheet
2013–14
Long term investments
2012–13
3,165,484
Short term investments 214,944
181,258
Liabilities
3,332,072
-1,574 -3,347
Net reserves 3,545,442 3,343,395 Reserves distribution 3,545,442 3,343,395 permanent endowment 3,037,375 2,853,310 expendable endowment 384,767 366,505 unrestricted funds 123,300 123,579
Trustees’ Statement The information provided here is not the full statutory accounts but is a summary of the information which appears in the full financial statements. These summarised figures may not contain sufficient information to allow for a full understanding of the financial affairs of the charity. For further information the full annual accounts, including the auditor’s report, should be consulted. These can be obtained, free of charge, from the charity’s offices 4–5 Inverness Mews, London W2 3JQ.
The full accounts were approved by the Trustees on 10 February 2015 and a copy will be submitted to the Charity Commission. The auditor has issued an unqualified opinion on the full annual financial statements. Signed on behalf of the Trustees of the Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians Professor Barry Ife CBE, Chair, 2014-15 Date: 10 February 2015
Independent Auditor’s statement to the Trustees of The Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians We have examined the summarised financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2014.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Auditor The Trustees are responsible for preparing the summarised financial statements in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Law and the recommendations of the charities’ SORP 2005. Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summarised financial statements with the full annual financial statements and Trustees’ annual report.
We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our report on the company’s full annual financial statements describes the basis of our opinion on those financial statements and on the Trustees’ Annual Report.
Opinion In our opinion the summary financial statements are consistent with the full annual financial statements and Trustees’ Annual Report of The Benevolent Fund of The Incorporated Society of Musicians for the year ended 31 August 2014. Berg Kaprow Lewis
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor London Date: 12 February 2015
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Members’ Day Following last year’s inaugural Members’ Day, we will be holding the next Members’ Day on 23 April 2015 at the Royal Overseas League, Overseas House, Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR. Members’ Day schedule
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9.30
Registration and refreshments
10.30
AGM
11.30
Break and refreshments
11.45
Session 1 – please choose one option a) Membership Services – have your say; or b) Educator Round Table – tell us the key issues facing music education; or c) Setting your rates – find out our tips on rates of pay
12.45
Lunch
14.15
Session 2 – please choose one option a) Membership Services – have your say; or b) Composer Round Table – tell us the key issues facing composers; or c) Safeguarding update – update on the latest developments in safeguarding and child protection including DBS checks
15.15
Break and refreshments
15.30
Session 3 – please choose one option a) Membership Services – have your say; or b) Performer Round Table – tell us the key issues facing performers; or c) Website and Directory – have your say on the ISM website and Directory
16.30
End of daytime sessions
17.00
Presidential drinks reception
18.30
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Members’ Day will begin with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). You will find the formal notice of AGM, agenda and proxy form on pages 21–22 of this issue of Music Journal. The AGM will be followed by a series of sessions for members covering a wide range of topics.
Attendance at Members’ Day (9.30am-5pm) will be free of charge and includes refreshments and lunch. A Presidential drinks reception (5pm-6.30pm) will be open to members and their guests at a cost of £20 per head. If you would like to attend Members’ Day and/or the Presidential drinks reception please complete the form opposite and return it in an envelope to Freepost RTHK-YYEJ-YCLB, Incorporated Society of Musicians, 4-5 Inverness Mews, LONDON, W2 3JQ by Monday 13 April, or call us on 020 7221 3499 to book your place. Please let us know of any dietary or accessibility needs at the time of booking.
Please complete and return in an envelope to Freepost RTHK-YYEJ-YCLB, Incorporated Society of Musicians, 4-5 Inverness Mews, LONDON, W2 3JQ by Monday 13 April
I will be attending the ISM Members’ Day on 23 April 2015.
Session 3 Membership Services – have your say; or
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Performer Round Table – tell us the key issues facing performers; or
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Website and Directory – have your say on the ISM website and Directory
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I would like to attend the Presidential drinks reception
Session 1
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Membership Services – have your say; or Educator Round Table – tell us the key issues facing music education; or Setting your rates – find out our tips on rates of pay Session 2
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Composer Round Table – tell us the key issues facing composers; or
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Issue Number
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Safeguarding update –update on the latest developments in safeguarding and child protection including DBS checks
Signed Dated
Membership Services – have your say; or
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Annual General Meeting This page gives formal notice of the arrangements for the Annual General Meeting which will take place on Members’ Day on 23 April 2015 at the Royal Overseas League in London Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (the ‘Meeting’) of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (the ‘Company’) will be held at the Hall of India and Pakistan, Royal Overseas League, Park Place, St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1LR on Thursday 23 April 2015 at 10.30am to transact the following business: 1. To approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at Princess Alexandra Hall, Royal Overseas League, on Thursday 24 April 2014 at 2pm as printed in Music Journal, July/ August 2014 (to be proposed as an Ordinary Resolution). 2. To receive the Annual Report of the Council of the Company for 2013-14 (to be proposed as an Ordinary Resolution).
3. To receive and approve the Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2014, and to receive the Auditor’s report (to be proposed as an Ordinary Resolution). 4. To receive a report on the ISM Members Fund for 2013-14.
5. To re-appoint Berg Kaprow Lewis LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Auditors for the ISM and to authorise the Council to fix their remuneration (to be proposed as an Ordinary Resolution). 6. To note the retirement of those members of the Council who wish to retire or who are retiring by rotation. 7. To note the election of three Elected Members of the Council and the appointment of two Appointed Members of the Council.
8. To note the retirement of the current Treasurer. 9. To note the election of the new Treasurer for 2015-18.
10. To confirm the time and place of the next Annual General Meeting. By order of Council
Professor Barry Ife CBE, President 2014-15 Incorporated Society of Musicians, 4–5 Inverness Mews, London, W2 3JQ 2 March 2015
After the AGM, the usual open forum will take place. A form of proxy for members who cannot attend the AGM but wish to vote on the resolutions, appears overleaf. The form is to be completed, signed and received by the Society no later than 10.30am on 21 April 2015.
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Notes on completing the proxy voting form
ISM Proxy voting form Before completing this form, please read the explanatory notes below I
(Name)
of
(Address)
being a full member of the above named Society hereby appoint Professor Barry Ife CBE, President of the Society, or failing him (Name) of
(Address)
as my proxy to vote in my name and on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the Society to be held on Thursday 23 April 2015 at 10.30am and at any adjournment thereof. This form is to be used in respect of the resolutions mentioned overleaf as follows:
1. As a member of the Society you are entitled to appoint a proxy to exercise all or any of your rights to attend, speak and vote at a general meeting of the Society. You can only appoint a proxy using the procedures set out in these notes. 2. Appointment of a proxy does not preclude you from attending the meeting and voting in person. If you have appointed a proxy and attend the meeting in person, your proxy appointment will automatically be terminated. 3. A proxy does not need to be a member of the Society but must attend the meeting to represent you. To appoint as your proxy a person other than the Chairman of the meeting (the President), insert their full name. If you sign and return this proxy form with no name detailed, the Chairman of the meeting will be deemed to be your proxy. Where you appoint as your proxy someone other than the Chairman, you are responsible for ensuring that they attend the meeting and are aware of your voting intentions. 4. To direct your proxy how to vote on the resolutions strike out whichever does not apply. If no voting indication is given, your proxy will vote or abstain from voting at his or her discretion. Your proxy will vote (or abstain from voting) as he or she thinks fit in relation to any other matter which is put before the meeting. 5. To appoint a proxy using this form, the form must be:
• Completed and signed; • Sent or delivered to the Society at 4–5 Inverness Mews, London, W2 3JQ; and • Received by the Society no later than 10.30am on 21 April 2015.
Resolution 1 (Agenda Item 1)
FOR/AGAINST*
6. Any power of attorney or any other authority under which this proxy form is signed (or a duly certified copy of such power or authority) must be included with the proxy form or a revocation of such form (see below).
Resolution 2 (Agenda Item 2)
FOR/AGAINST*
Resolution 3 (Agenda Item 3)
FOR/AGAINST*
7. If you submit more than one valid proxy appointment, the appointment received last before the latest time for the receipt of proxies will take precedence.
Resolution 4 (Agenda Item 5)
FOR/AGAINST*
* strike out whichever does not apply
Unless otherwise instructed the proxy may vote as he or she thinks fit or abstain from voting. Signed Dated
8. To change your proxy instructions simply submit a new proxy appointment using the method set out above. Note that the cut-off time for receipt of proxy appointments (see above) also apply to amended instructions; any amended proxy appointment received after the relevant cut-off time will be disregarded. 9. Where you have appointed a proxy using the hard-copy proxy form and would like to change the instructions using another hard-copy proxy form, please contact the Society. 10. In order to revoke a proxy instruction you will need to inform the Society by sending a signed hard copy notice clearly stating your intention to revoke your proxy appointment to 4–5 Inverness Mews, London, W2 3JQ. Note the cut-off time for receipt of proxy appointments (see above) also apply to revocations. If you attempt to revoke your proxy appointment but the revocation is received after the time specified then, unless you attend the meeting, your proxy appointment will remain valid.
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Right: Moira Hayward Below: Frederick Stocken
Frederick Stocken Frederick Stocken’s latest commission is a double one from the Dean and Chapter of Chichester Cathedral. His unaccompanied choral setting of the Prayer of St Richard of Chichester took place in February, under the direction of Charles Harrison, at the installation of Stephen Waine as the new Dean of Chichester. Frederick is now working on a setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, for choir and organ, which will be performed for the first time later this year.
Anna subsequently played the piece again in Museum Geelvinck, Amsterdam, on 14 October as part of the Geelvinck Pianoforte Festival. James is currently working on another piece for period instruments, the Trio Zeitsprung (baroque violin, traverso and violone) as part of a recording project. Some idea of his busy schedule as baroque violinist, presently based in The Hague, may be gathered from his website, www.jameshewittmusic. co.uk, where extracts from some of his compositions may be heard, a selection of which is available from www.tutti.co.uk.
Music Matters 10th anniversary
Following the success of Archangels for organ, published by Banks, a second triptych for organ called Faith, Love, Hope was published by Banks at the end of 2014. Both works are on the repertoire lists for the RCO summer course this year. For further details, including videos of Frederick playing this organ music, go to www.frederickstocken.com.
James Hewitt James Hewitt’s Preludes on the Four Elements was commissioned by the Nordic Early Keyboard Festival and received its premiere performance by clavichordist, Anna Maria McElwain in the Orthodox Church, Kuopio, Finland on 14 August 2014.
2014 was the 10th anniversary year for Music Matters, an organisation led by accomplished musical director Gareth Green which seeks to promote promising young musicians and to providing opportunities for amateur musicians to study and perform. During the anniversary year, Music Matters released a large series of videos through YouTube covering the whole ABRSM theory syllabus from grades 1-8 and other study topics. It also promoted a number of study days, Choral Days and Residential Choral Weekends. During 2015, the programme includes two Choral Weekends (Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle; Swing Music), three Come and Sing Days (Guildord, 9 May; Lancaster, 27 June; Newcastle, 19 September), as well as further study days and new YouTube projects. www.mmcourses.co.uk
Building the Dream … A much used cliché in recent years, but for pianist, educator and composer Moira Hayward and her husband Chris (Temperance Seven Bandleader), it is a perfect description of their lives since December 2009. Always keen on new challenges, Moira exchanged her successful career as a London-based musician for an exciting project renovating a beautifully secluded hamlet in south west France. Whilst continuing her international career, Moira can now add mortaring, carpentry, plastering and cementing to her extensive musical skills! These new skills have been honed whilst creating a multi-purpose residential music and recreational facility, eventually to accommodate up to 30. The ‘Dream’ is to provide structured courses as well as rehearsal spaces for various ensembles. Just imagine; music, sunshine, relaxation, French cuisine … and it’s not too good to be true! Pilot keyboard courses are planned for September. For further details contact moira_hayward@yahoo.co.uk. Continued overleaf È
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Harmonica Triola Children can now start their musical journey while learning to play an innovative instrument – Harmonica Triola, using a fun and approachable tutor book by Eva Hurt. The purpose of the book is to enable beginners to learn to read music, to understand basic theory and to develop a sense of rhythm and pulse using the Kodály Method. The repertoire is varied. The learners have an opportunity to study traditional British and French songs, bespoke tunes and exercises composed by the author of the book, excerpts from masterpieces such as the New World Symphony and Four Seasons. There are cross-curricular links to subject areas such as literacy, numeracy, history, science, modern languages which can be used by specialists and general music teachers in schools. Above: Gothic Voices Photo: Eric Richmond Middle: Eva Hurt Far Right: Hideko Udagawa
Gothic Voices Going Strong Vocal ensemble Gothic Voices (Catherine King mezzo, Steven Harrold and Julian Podger tenor, Stephen Charlesworth baritone) are known world-wide for their fine performances of medieval music and recordings (23 CDs, all still available, including three Gramophone award winners). They have a continued commitment to bring medieval music into the mainstream, and now they are planning to introduce more contemporary music into their programmes. On 4 March they will be performing Mary, Star of the Sea at Cadogan Hall, London, in the Choral at Cadogan series. This programme combines medieval settings of Marian texts with those by modern day composers Arvo Pärt and Joanne Metcalf. It also includes a new commission by Andrew Smith, Stond wel Moder, a beautiful 14th century dialogue between Mary and Christ speaking from the cross. The concert will be broadcast live by the BBC. www.gothicvoices.co.uk www.catherineking.org
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The Progress Chart and Certificate of Achievement at the back of the book can boost pupils’ motivation and create a sense of achievement. Harmonica Triola is published by Seydel www.seydel1847.com.
The event will be held at Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, Hanwell W7 1PD – an imposing Grade II listed building where Charlie Chaplin went to school and Led Zeppelin rehearsed – from 12pm-11pm. Entry £2. Hats Off Led Zeppelin will end the day with a rock concert (tickets £5). For further information, contact Gillian Spragg, tel: 020 8567 7623, info@ealingautumnfestival.co.uk www.ealingautumnfestival.co.uk
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Hideko Udagawa has released a new CD entitled Baroque Inspirations. The CD includes editions of three works which have never been recorded before. Tartini’s Devil’s Trill in this recording is played with the completely original 18th century edition for solo violin, and is therefore unique. All other recordings of this famous piece are the Kreisler Edition with piano accompaniment.
Ealing Festival’s Fantastic Day for the Family! On Saturday 14 March, the Ealing Autumn Festival will lead some lively musical events in a day offering heritage, film, talks, art, literary/craft workshops and a rolladisco. Musical activities include an attempt to play the Toy Symphony from scratch, Benjamin Britten’s music in archive film from the 1930s, Night Mail and more, plus your performance of a short piece – email us!
Vivaldi’s Prelude was discovered in a Russian edition and Stamitz’s Concerto is performed by Hideko using the original edition. Vitali’s Chaconne, played generally using the Leopold Charlier Edition but using the original violin part wherever possible, and Kreisler’s Concerto also feature on the CD which is accompanied by a full programme note booklet. www.hidekoudagawa.com
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with programmes including Bach’s B Minor Mass, Christmas Oratorio, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and performances of Andrew’s own Ten years on from their first sell-out compositions Songs of Hope and concert of the Monteverdi Vespers in Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Chamber Choir Creation, and in 2013, Mass for Life and Jazz Psalms, both accompanied will be performing Bach’s St Matthew Passion there on 14 March. Conducted by full big-band. by Devon-based member Andrew This time the platform is shared with Daldorph, the choir has regularly filled nationally-renowned orchestra Devon the Cathedral in the intervening years, Baroque, in what promises to be an
Matthew Passion in Exeter Cathedral
inspiring performance of this great Lenten work. Tickets £9 - £25 (less £3 children and full-time students) from 01297 553955.
Right: Andrew Daldorph
Oxford Rehearsal Days Bassoonist and music administrator Simon Payne of the Pavlova Quintet organises a series of instrumental workshop days, including one each year for large orchestra, based near Oxford.
Led by professional instrumentalists and conductors, workshop days are largely aimed at amateur musicians and students, and include ensemble playing, masterclasses, Q and As and instrument maintenance and repair. See www.oxfordrehearsalday.org for details of 2015 workshops for Oboe (Chris Redgate), Cello (Nick Roberts), Viola (Martin Outram) and String orchestra (Robert Max). Further dates this year are planned for singing, bassoon reed making, double bass, flute and clarinet.
Obituaries With regret, we report the deaths of: J Maxwell Pryce MBE of New Barnet Christopher Morris of Witney Charles Cleall of Shaftesbury Bernard Blay of Hitchin
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Wolverhampton University, Walsall Campus 16 August – 22 August 2015 TUTORS: James Lisney, Christine Stevenson, Karl Lutchmayer, Graham Fitch, Lauretta Bloomer An exciting week of masterclasses, tutor recitals, presentations and student concerts. The only United Kingdom piano summer school that is held at an All Steinway Institution. Ample practice facilities. Accommodation in single en-suite bedrooms on site. For further details contact: Gina Biggs: Tel : +44 (0)117 985 2726 Email: info@pianosummerschool.co.uk Website: www.pianosummerschool.co.uk
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for the prize. Previous winners include Tasmin Little, Bryn Terfel and Jacqueline du Pré.
On Wednesday 11 March 2015, Winchester Cathedral will be alive with young singers and actors in the latest of the Schools Music Association’s Cathedral Festivals. This festival will be a slight departure from the original concept, in that it will incorporate movement, mime and music (not just singing) in a costumed presentation of The Way, (based on the story of The Pilgrim’s Progress), especially adapted for children, with narration, lyrics and music by Alison Hedger. Local Winchester primary schools join forces with Prince’s Mead School and Winchester College in this production, directed by Gillian Pitt, with Alison Hedger herself as musical director. The performance at 1.30pm is the culmination of much rehearsal in the schools themselves, and will be brought together on the day in this most wonderful setting. Winchester Cathedral is in its 922nd year and boasts beauty and scale, as well as treasures such as the 12th Century Winchester Bible (the biggest illuminated Bible in the world), colourful frescoes, examples of modern artwork and a warm welcome. This event combines all the disciplines and joys of music-drama alongside untold opportunities for linked historical studies.
Nine Guildhall School postgraduate singers performed in the criticallyacclaimed Royal Opera House and Roundhouse co-production of Orfeo in January. The singers formed the chorus and understudied the principal cast members. The School has a formal partnership with the Royal Opera House and is now accepting applications for the second Doctoral Composer-in-Residence, a unique 3-year studentship that culminates in the completion of a new chamber opera to be staged at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Studio Theatre.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama This year marks the centenary of the Guildhall School’s most prestigious prize for musicians, the Gold Medal. The finalists, singers Milan Siljanov, Marta Fontanals-Simmons, Thomas Atkins and Jennifer Witton, will perform before a Barbican Hall audience and a panel of industry professionals on 13 May to compete
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cemented strong links between the two national organisations, but has made a significant contribution to the long term success of opera in Wales and beyond. The relationship ensures that the College’s emerging artists gain experience and inspiration from working with and alongside top industry professionals, while enhancing WNO’s unique role in helping to identify and nurture the best new talent. David Pountney says, ‘This honour is not only a great pleasure for me personally, but also an inspiration to work tirelessly to ensure the Royal Welsh College’s continuing prosperity and well-being which injects such a vital stream of young talent into the arteries of our cultural life.’
Royal Northern College of Music The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) recently announced the outcomes of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), ranking the RNCM as the UK’s leading music college for research.
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has awarded David Pountney, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Welsh National Opera, an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his contribution both as an artist and a cultural leader. The Royal Welsh College and WNO have just celebrated 10 years of successful and dynamic collaboration, via a relationship that has not only
The REF is a peer review exercise which evaluates the quality of research in UK higher education institutions through three categories: Research Outputs, Impact, and Research Environment. The RNCM submission for the Impact category was rated at 100%, four star, which is world-leading, and 75% of research activity has been rated as being of world-leading or international quality. Professor Linda Merrick, RNCM Principal, said: ‘This is an outstanding result. The REF outcomes are a fitting reward for our dedicated staff. We are extremely pleased with our REF performance, and anticipate a positive funding announcement in 2015 in recognition of this work.
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Right: The RCO Medals will be presented at Southwark Cathedral on 14 March 2015
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‘Artistic innovation and research is vital • Dr Ludger Lohmann, in recognition of his distinguished achievements to the College, its student community, in organ playing, organ teaching, and the international scholarly and and organ scholarship. artistic community. The College’s strategic plan, RNCM 2020, describes • Canon Dr Nicholas Thistlethwaite, bold aspirations for the development in recognition of his distinguished of its role in the coming years in artistic achievement in organ scholarship, innovation and research. This outcome specifically his research on the creates an excellent platform for our history of organ-building in the future research developments.’ United Kingdom.
Royal College of Organists Andrew McCrea writes: The Royal College of Organists is delighted to recognise the achievements of three distinguished musicians and scholars by awarding them its highest honour, the RCO Medal. The 2015 recipients of the RCO Medal are: • P rofessor Edward Higginbottom, in recognition of his distinguished achievements in choral conducting and organ- and choralrelated scholarship.
The honorands will receive the RCO Medal at the College’s Conferment of Diplomas at Southwark Cathedral on 14 March 2015. The RCO Medal recognises distinguished achievement in one or more of the following areas relating to organ and choral music: performance, teaching, scholarship, composition, organ-building, conducting, administration, and philanthropy; it is also available to recognise specific service to the College.
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their music making. Full day training workshops looking at how to use social media and reach new audiences will take place across England, Scotland and Wales in 2015.
of this qualification should delegates decide to go on to register for the full programme. Dates and venues are: RNCM 7 May, Leeds College of Music 25 June, The Forge Camden 14 July. Places cost £85 and can be booked via We will also run a series of information the Teacher CPD Course page of the and advice events. These ‘bite-sized’ Music Education Solutions website sessions are a couple of hours in www.musiceducationsolutions.co.uk duration and take place on weekday evenings or on Saturdays in locations all across the country. They offer great Composers Edition opportunities for members to find out Composers Edition is delighted to about a specific topic in more detail announce five new composers as and chat to fellow amateur musicians. it enters its third year. ISM member
Above: Scratch Youth Messiah
Concerts from Scratch/ The Really Big Chorus Marianne Barton writes: We are thrilled that our fledgling Scratch® Youth Messiah has been shortlisted for a Music Teacher 2015 Award in the category ‘Best Classical Music Education Initiative’: the winner is announced on 12 March. This is a brilliant event for any youth choir to be part of: see www.youthmessiah.co.uk for details (the 2015 date is Sunday 29 November).
Right: ISM Member Gregory Emfietzis has joined Composers Edition
We will be gearing up for a singing trip to India as you read this, but if singing closer to home has more appeal, there’s still time to book for The Armed Man at the Royal Albert Hall (12 July). Our second Choral Summer School takes place 11–16 August at Warwick University, and we have a singing cruise on the Danube in October. In December, ISM President-Elect Jeremy Jackman will direct singers on another of our popular Christmas Market trips, this time to Nuremberg. Details of all our events at www.trbc.co.uk
Making Music Making Music continues to offer a wide variety of training events to its members this year, designed to help amateurs get the most out of
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Gregory Emfietzis joins alongside Alistair Greig, Aaron Holloway Nahum, Daniel Saleeb and Colin Riley. Discovering new music can sometimes be difficult – so many styles and differing technical demands! That’s why Composers Edition provides free online previews, programme notes and where possible, recordings of For a full list of events, visit works. What’s more all the composers makingmusicuk.eventbrite.co.uk may be reached via the website, providing vital connections between Hal Leonard MGB composers and performers. Of course we’re happy to answer any questions Printed music publisher and distributor you may have too. Hal Leonard MGB is pleased to announce an exclusive Agreement to Launched on 1 February 2013, Composers distribute the highly acclaimed Walton Edition is a unique publishing venture Music catalogue to all trade channels designed for 21st Century musicians. in Europe. The deal commenced on We’re always looking to establish new 1 January 2015. The Walton Music relationships with composers and catalogue became part of GIA have special deals in place for ISM Publications Inc in 2013. members so why not get in touch! Recent speakers have included Arts Council England talking about their Grants for the Arts funding programme, Voluntary Arts England talking about good committee management, and a lecturer in acoustics discussing musicians and their hearing.
Walton Music serves the international choral community by publishing some of the great choral works of the 20th and 21st centuries, including works by Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, and Norman Luboff, as well as many other high profile choral composers. The catalogue is comprised of more than 1,100 printed editions. For more information contact Hal Leonard MGB on 020 7395 0380.
Music Education Solutions Music Education Solutions Ltd is organising three ‘Taster Days’ for music educators interested in taking the Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators (Trinity CME). These events will cover elements of CME Units 1 and 2, and will count towards the assessment
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Association of Teachers of Singing Continuing to mark our 40th year in 2015, our flagship ‘Pathways’ programme was launched with the first Access Day in Burton-uponTrent in January. This new mentoring scheme for aspiring singing teachers is designed to provide a bespoke training programme for those wishing to enter the profession of singing teaching. For those seeking professional development, our annual residential Teacher Training Course continues in Rutland on 19-25 August 2015. Our Area Spring Development Days are organized around the UK and will include the speech therapist Sara Harris looking at When Health Issues become Vocal Issues at King Edward VI School for Girls, Edgbaston (Central Area) on 11 April; a vocal masterclass day with Janice Chapman at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester (North Area) on 19 April; Pamela Rudge & Lynette Erving will run a day titled
The Singer Speaks, The Actor Sings at Kingswood School, Bath (South West Area) on 26 April; Stuart Barr is teaching on The Meeting of Science and the Senses at Field Place, Worthing (South East Area) on 2 May. www.aotos.org.uk
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Hampstead Music Club There was a most successful masterclass for singers given by the operatic baritone Roderick Williams who focused on how to make a performance successful for the singer and for the audience rather than concentrating on technique in the limited time available.
The British Voice Association has two The Spring Concert will take place on excellent courses coming up in April – 14 April (8pm). Our President Vanessa the Accent Method and Rock the Stage. Latarche will give a masterclass for The Accent Method, originally developed pianists on 12 May at Burgh House, Hampstead (8.05pm) and also a recital as a therapy, is now widely used by singers and singing teachers as an aid on 9 July as part of our Mid Week Concert Series. Members of the public to good breathing and healthy voice use. The BVA runs a full Accent Method are invited to attend these events. course every year, the next one being Please contact our Membership Secretary at anna.slavina@orange. held in Belfast on 16-17 April. net for information on joining the And on 19 April, at the Royal Academy Hampstead Music Club. of Music in London, Rock the Stage has www.hampstead-music-club.co.uk an exciting line-up of presenters, and will explore the world of rock music inspired Music Theatre. www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk
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LOCAL EVENTS LISTINGS Full listings can be found on our website, ism.org
Sunday 8 March
Saturday 14 March 2015
Sunday 17 May 2015
South West London Music in New Malden Concert
Devon & Cornwall Pupils’ Concert
Brighton Workshop with Alexander L’Estrange
3pm, New Malden Methodist Church, 49 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4BY The one-hour concert is followed by tea and cake and a chance to meet the performers. The ethos of the concerts is bringing professional chamber music making to local people in an informal setting. Admission is free – retiring collection with proceeds to the Songbound Music Education charity Contact John Irving, johnirvingimr@ googlemail.com, 020 8942 1519
2.30pm, Exeter School, Manston Terrace, Exeter, EX2 4TS Please come along to support this great opportunity for teachers to showcase their students. Refreshments will be provided. A small charge will be made for the audience. Contact Carolyn Harries, 01392 680642, carolyn.harries@gmail.com
2.30pm, The Steyning Centre, Fletcher’s Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ An afternoon workshop (2.30pm-5.30pm) with the renowned choral composer Alexander L’Estrange. He is a superb communicator and musical director and his workshop presentations are extremely popular. The event will be open to everyone including members of the ISM as well as non-member singers both soloists and choir members. Contact Jill Elsworthy, jelsworthy@btinternet. com, 01403 252602
West London Annual Pupils’ Concert 3pm, St Mary’s Church, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HL Concert for pupils under the age of 18. Cost: £7 non-members, £5 members and concessions, £1 children (performers free) Contact Ivor Flint, ivor.flint@virgin.net, 07961 864795
Sunday 15 March 2015 North London Pupils’ Concert 2.30pm, The Cooper Hall, Hall School, 23 Crossfield Road, NW3 4NU Concert for members’ pupils – both children and adults of Grade 1 standard and above. Cost: £5 adults, £2 children (performers and teachers presenting pupils are free) Contact Sara Medina, 020 8883 2082
Sunday 22 March 2015 Lea Valley Pupils’ Spring Concert 2.30pm, St. John’s Centre, Arts Educational Centre, St. John’s Walk, Market Street, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0AJ Concert for pupils up to Grade 6 standard. Cost: £4 members and concessions (senior citizens and 5’s and under), £6 non-members Contact Carolyn Richards by Friday 6 March, ismleavalley@ntlworld.com, 07768 086123
Devon & Cornwall The ISM Grade One Challenge! 2pm, St Margaret’s Church, Topsham, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HN Registration for this event has now closed, but please come along to be part of the audience for an afternoon of musical fun, where musicians have taken up the challenge to learn a completely new instrument in one term, in aid of raising money for the young musicians of South West Camerata. Tea and cake will be provided. Cost: £3 audience Contact Margaret Aagesen Hughes, hugheses@btinternet.com
ISM meeting room We have a fantastic meeting room available for hire at our new home at 4–5 Inverness Mews, London W2 3JQ. Members can hire the space at the special members’ rate of £100 for a half day or £190 for the full day. Included in your hire rate is free use of tea and coffee, internet facilities and flat screen TV. The room takes up to 16 people board room style, with 25 theatre style. For further details and bookings, please contact Rebecca Mair at roombooking@ism.org or 020 7313 9321.
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Ask me a question
Betty Roe MBE Composer, performer, teacher and adjudicator
Tell us a little about yourself My musical life started before school age. I was able to play by ear which was not acceptable in those days – now of course, it’s the most musical thing to do! I learnt the piano but did not do graded examinations. By 1941, the bombs were falling, and some of my lessons were done sitting underneath the piano. I failed the exams to get into grammar school, so I was enrolled into a central school where I could learn short-hand typing. The Headmaster set up ballroom
dancing for wet lunchtimes, but one day it was cancelled because the usual accompanist was absent. After announcing this in assembly, the Headmaster said as an afterthought, ‘unless there is anyone who can play the piano?’, and I thought ‘this is a question I can answer!’
Composing was something that I did by accident – I thought if you couldn’t find a piece you liked, you wrote one! As a singer I auditioned for Hampstead Parish Church and Martindale Sidwell took me on ad-hoc and I was a session singer for Cliff Richard and Top of the Pops after that.
He asked to see me, and I subsequently played every song off the top of my head. He sent a letter home to my mother, which said that I had a talent and he knew where to direct it – towards the Junior Exhibition Scholarships. I won a scholarship, which enabled me to have lessons for free at the Royal Academy of Music every Saturday morning.
What would you say is your greatest achievement to date?
I attend the junior department at Royal Academy of Music until I left school at 17 years old. Afterwards, I worked for the ABRSM for two years, and then entered the Royal Academy of Music again as a senior student.
There are too many to pick from! As mentioned, my favourite piece of music is John Stainer’s Crucifixion. My favourite comedian is Alexander Armstrong, and my favourite actors are Ricky Gervais and Hugh Dennis.
Who or what has most influenced you and your career?
What was the last CD/music download that you purchased?
My most prominent musical influence is the piece Crucifixion by John Stainer. It’s true that when I first heard that work I thought I had died and gone to heaven. My father and uncle had very good singing voices and they used to sing a duet from the piece with me playing the piano as accompaniment.
I don’t buy CDs because I don’t listen to music very often but the last piece of music that I bought was Advent for Choirs by Malcolm Archer.
At the RAM, I wanted to take up the clarinet but both the teachers were fighting in the war so I learnt the cello instead because there was a need for players. I am glad that I did learn the cello though because it gave me an understanding on how to write for stringed instruments.
Finally, what is your ISM membership to you?
First and foremost, my greatest achievement is my three wonderful children (twin daughters and a son). I was also awarded a MBE in 2010. Who is your all-time favourite artist and why?
What are your plans for the future? To wake up every morning!
I wouldn’t be without it – it is a huge support. www.bettyroe.com www.bettyroesociety.org.uk
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