www.burnleyfestival.co.uk

'You will be performing in bright modern classrooms or lecture theatres with raked seating. Our accompanists use digital pianos. The piano provided for performance is a well-maintained Bösendorfer Grand.' Music Section held Mid March.

www.pymb.co.uk

‘Set up in 2012 to give young musicians a chance of gaining substantial funding to help them continue their musical studies. The bursary is going into its fourth competition and in 2018 the prize fund available will be £18,000. The bursary competition takes place every two years, and runs over a course of rounds in the form of a video entry followed by two live performances. Since the first competition in 2012, the bursary has been continuously growing - expanding its range to include surrounding cities, but whilst still encouraging the local musicians that are at the core of the bursary's foundation.’ Eligibility ’Aged 17 to 21 years ... All who live within a 30 mile radius of The Colne Muni.’

www.burnleyalliancesilverband.com

'During World War Two, brass bands in the Burnley area lacked support. But with the help of Colonel Parkinson with instruments and musicians from local bands, they formed the Burnley Home Guard Band. The Band continued after the war, and because the band was formed from an alliance of many bands, in 1951 its name was changed to the Burnley Alliance Silver Band.  The Band is totally self supporting, and presently has 25 regular players ... The band is happy to welcome new players & take bookings.'

www.burnleychoir.co.uk

'Originally formed on instruction of Burnley Town Council in May 1920 ... The Choir perform at least four annual major concerts, usually accompanied by the Burnley Municipal Orchestra.'

www.burnleyorchestra.org.uk

'Burnley Orchestra is alive and well and is within a few years of celebrating its Centenary, We encourage all budding young musicians, all those lapsed older musicians who’d like to be playing again and anyone else who plays an orchestral instrument to come along and sample the joy of being a part of a big group of like-minded people ...'

www.nelsoncivicladieschoir.btck.co.uk

‘Formed in 1959 and over the years has established itself as a major force in the world of ladies choirs ... The Ladies perform regularly throughout the year and enjoy both concerts and competitions, singing a wide range of music including opera, sacred music, spirituals, pop songs and songs from the musicals - definitely something to suit every taste! ... The choir has won many first prizes at leading music festivals ...’

facebook.com/singburnley/

'A small chamber choir, membership being drawn from the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale areas of Lancashire. The Choir performs a number of concerts each year in a variety of locations. Repertoire is varied, ranging from madrigals to modern - with many stops in between ... We welcome new members, although if there are vacancies they are not always available in each section.'  ALERT Website inaccessible at Review; Link replaced with Facebook Page.