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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · 10d

Our archives are a treasure trove of information, invaluable to anyone looking to uncover the music scene of the country over the centuries. But not everything we uncover is quite as useful...like this key that was stored away, apparently for a lost lock!
#fromthearchives #history #music #musician

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · 13d

Huge congratulations to Member Kim Murphy who completed the Victoria Park Half-Marathon on Saturday and raised nearly £1,000 for musicians in need! An amazing effort and amazing training for her tilt at the London Marathon next year, again in aid of RSM. Thank you Kim!
#musician #fundraiser #running

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · 18d

Our archive contains some fascinating materials, including annotated proof sheets of the vocal score and string parts of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's The Death of Minnehaha, no.2 of Scenes from the Song of Hiawatha. Take a look using the link in our bio.

#fromthearchives #music #blackhistorymonth

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · 23d

Burnout is particularly common among performers. Join us on 29 Oct for our next webinar, facilitated by registered person centered, humanistic psychotherapist Denise Devenish, we will look at how musicians can identify burnout and learn tools to help prevent it. Sign up for free at the link in bio.

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Sep 17

We welcome all musicians, whether you work as a performer, producer, teacher, technician or anything in between. From all genres, we'd love to have you!

Join today at www.rsmgb.org/join or use the link in our bio.
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#music #musician #member #membership

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Sep 10

By leaving a gift to RSM in your will, you are helping musicians across the UK to continue doing what they love, making music.

This #rememberacharityweek please consider supporting our work by updating your will. For more information on how to do so, visit the link in our bio.

#music #legacy

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just one week to go until our group therapy sessions start with @tonicmusicmh.bsky.social. If you'd like to take part, register your interest today using the link in our bio.
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#music #musician #mentalhealth

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Sep 2

A rare gem from our archive which looks beyond British borders to the music scene on continental Europe in the 19th century is a letter from the French composer Félicien David to Henri Louis Stanislaus Mortier de Fontaine. Read more at the link in our bio.

#fromthearchives #history #music #musician

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Lucy Swain for our next Healthy Practice webinar with @ukbapam on 24 September to help musicians and singers with reflux and persistent throat problems. Sign up for free at the What's On link in our bio.
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#music #musician #singer #voice #webinar

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations to Hattie and Becca on the 100th Things Musicians Don't Talk About episode! Five years in the making, we're glad to have been a part of the journey for the last few years! Listen now using the link in our bio.
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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Aug 4

Ahead of The Really Big Chorus's Messiah from Scratch® we look back to the performances of Handel’s Messiah which took place for the benefit of RSM for 50 years, including during our centenary year, 1838. This featured tenor John Braham, who was made an Honorary Member for his services. Link in bio

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jul 28

If you're ever visiting us for a Members Catch-up, you'll know you're in the right place as soon as you see our front door. We couldn't resist adding a musical nod to the buzzers for the flats above our offices!

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're delighted to announce the next year of Healthy Practice webinars for musicians, in partnership with @ukbapam.bsky.social. The next 12 months will focus on vocal health and mental health. Take a look what's coming up and book for free at www.rsmgb.org/events

#music #musician #health #wellbeing

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jul 18

A new partnership between RSM and @tonicmusicmh.bsky.social, the first of its kind in the UK, offers group therapy sessions for music professionals. Led by psychotherapists Dr Adam Ficek and Jade Hughes, you can find out more and be considered for a free place by visiting the link in our bio.

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jul 4

This month, learn about Rovedino's cantata, written for the Anniversary Dinner of The Royal Society of Musicians in 1835, which even mentions our venerable ballot box! Link in bio
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#music #musician #fromthearchives #history

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jul 2

We’re heading to Manchester this month! Meet the team and musicians from the Northwest, hear what the Society has been up to and find out about the support we offer. You'll be able to chat over drinks to Chair George Caird (pictured) and CEO Charlotte Penton-Smith.

Sign up for free in our bio.

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

Meet flautist and Member Maggie Ogonovsky, who celebrates 50 years of RSM membership in July! Find out what made her want to become a musician and how she became involved at the Society. Watch the full video using the link our bio.
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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jun 25

In the latest TMDTA podcast Hattie and Becca chat with @jbartonmezzo.bsky.social about her experiences as a queer woman in America and discovering her ADHD. She also shares powerful insights into body positivity, her approach to music and the importance of using her platform. Link in our bio.

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The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jun 19

2025 has been another bumper year for music professionals from across the UK joining our growing community of like-minded musicians helping musicians.

Want to help grow our networks and support even more people? Join today for just £45 per year at www.rsmgb.org/join

#membership #charity #musician

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join us at the King St Townhouse Hotel on 17 July to meet fellow musicians from Manchester and across the Northwest, plus find out more about RSM and the support we offer to the UK music sector over a drink or two. RSVP using the link in our bio.
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#music #musician #meet

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jun 12

hank you to Member Paul Hudson for beautifully modelling our RSM merch! If you want to show your support like Paul, head to rsmgb.teemill.com
We've got hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags and more.

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · Jun 3

Happy Pride Month from everyone at RSM!

#pridemonth #pride

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · May 30

Our mission is simple - to support musicians in need. Get in touch today if you're a music professional that needs help, or if you want to support our work. Links in bio
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#music #musician #help #support #health #wellbeing #charity

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · May 29

We're delighted to renew our partnership with Hattie and Becca at Things Musicians Don't Talk About for another year, so expect to hear lots of exciting developments over the coming months. We'll have more podcasts and more live talks discussing the difficult topics which aren't spoken about enough!

The Royal Society of Musicians @rsmgb.bsky.social · May 21

Did you know the story of RSM's founding? Use the link in bio to watch the full video of Archivist Colin Coleman delving into some of the earliest materials held in our archive as well as previously unknown documents from other collections around the UK to find out more about the founding membership