The community-music mailing list FAQ, rls 1.1

Since the end of 2003, we've been 900-1000 members. This is a good number; enough traffic to be useful, not so much as to not be useful.

C-M Position Statement:

Although there are many outlets for the discussion of professional music problems, little attention has been paid to the backbone of "classical" music .. the community band and community orchestra. These groups are usually made up of volunteers who play for the sheer enjoyment of it. As such, these organizations have problems that are substantially different than those of a professional organization.

The community-music email list has been established to address these problems, and to further the spread of community music throughout the world. We concentrate on "large" ensembles - not brass/woodwind quintets, string trios, or the like. We DO talk about both orchestral and band-related topics.

What is a community music ensemble?

• a group of generally volunteer musicians which plays largely for enjoyment rather than as a profession
• a group which may be partially funded by a community
• a group which may, despite the tag "amateur", or "semi-professional", challenge some local "professional" groups
• For the purpose of this mailing list, a concert band or orchestra.

Foo! I'm not in a band or orchestra? What do I do?

• The rec.music.classical newsgroup;
• The rec.music.classical.performing newsgroup;
• The rec.arts.drumcorps newsgroup;
• The Big BandMailing list; email jazvermont@aol.com for more info;
• The Brass Band Mailing list; email njh@smsltd.demon.co.uk for more info;
• The Brass Mailing List; email brass-request@gly.fsu.edu for more info.

What can we discuss here?

• funding
• music selection
• conductor searches
• how to select musicians
• retaining key people
• announcements of concerts
• personal music for sale or wanted items

Is this group moderated?

Is there a FAQ for this group?

Will there be a web site?

Things available here are: This FAQ, a bit about the Association of Concert Bands, a listing of Web pages that community groups have, and a listing of community groups.

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How do I find out about community groups in my area?

• Check your local newspaper's "Arts" listings
• Talk to someone you know who's been around
• Band directors/music educators may have information
• Look at the group home pages here
• Look at the Community Music Contact List, which lists some of the groups out there;
• send a note to the mailing list!
• Call the Association of Concert Bands (see next item)

There IS no group locally, and I want to start one. Where do I begin?

Who is the list administrator?

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