we can all make music

contact us

If you feel like writing to us (or visiting even), we're at:

Ross House
247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000

If you want to make less direct contact, try:

Tel: 03 9662 1162
Fax: 03 9662 1197
Email: cmv@netspace.net.au
Website: http://cmv.customer.netspace.net.au

Help us to keep connected

I just want to sing!

If you live in Victoria and want to find a singing session or group (or any other kind of musical ensemble) that will welcome you, you've come to the right place. We maintain a massive database of community-based music making groups that will welcome your contribution. Just contact us and we'll send you a list that suits you.

I want to become a CMV member and receive Shout!

Membership is open to groups and individuals that share our values and visions. Members receive Shout!, our bi-monthly newsletter and access to our services. Most important, members become part of the network of community music activists working towards having music-making become an accepted and cherished part of the everyday lives of all Victorian communities. You can join by filling in the Subscription Form and sending it to us (along with some money!).

Buy our repertoire CDs

We have a bunch of repertoire development packages that you can order online.

Song swapping sessions for singing leaders

Singing leaders always need more songs to sing with their groups, and they also love an excuse to get together for a good sing, so CMV is hosting regular song-swapping sessions facilitated by volunteer singing leaders. Past themes have included "Pinko, Leftie, Greenie Songs"; "Love Songs" & "Brush Up Your Russian Repertoire" Song swap sessions generally happen on a monthly basis at CMV's office at Ross House in the city. If you are interested in either attending or facilitating a song swap contact us.

I want you to know about a regular group music-making oportunity or ensemble

We maintain vast amounts of information about community-based music-making opportunities throughout Victoria. If you're part of a regular session or group that we don't know about, please send us its details. Having this info allows us to direct prospective new participants your way, promote your activities, keep you up-to-date with useful resources and contacts and demonstrate just how huge the community music making movement really is. Group Music-making Registration Form

I want to register as a singing leader

We service the network of individuals that lead singing sessions and groups around Victoria. This involves hosting gatherings at which participants exchange experience, skills and repertoire. If we've got your details, it also means that when employment opportunities come to our notice, we can pass them on. Just fill in and send us the Singing Leader Registration Form

I want to receive Sing It!

This is our quarterly (currently hard copy) round-up of stories from around the singing circles of Victoria. If you're involved in the group music-making ecology, and live in Victoria, contact us to get on the mailing list.
And if you think your experience might make an interesting story for your peers, you'll find the copy deadlines here as well.

I want to receive the CMV e-bulletins

We distribute regular electronic bulletins of skill building workshops and other activities of interest to group music-makers. Contact us if you'd like get these almost monthly missives.