Our collections come from various major figures in Light Music. Join us in exploring the riches of the Frank Cantell collection! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #lightmusic

TOMORROW! Come and join us for our celebratory concert of great light music all selected from our #sheetmusiclibrary  . We're looking forward to meeting you all and hearing a wonderful sound from the orchestra! #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking

PLEASE SHARE! Preparations for our annual playday are nearing fruition and we can't wait to meet you either as a player, or as an audience member. 5th October at Victoria Hall, Bolton, BL1 2AS #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary

We're getting In Party Mood with this number from Jack Strachey, who was born on this day in 1894. Let us know your favourite Strachey pieces in the comments below. #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsp413SXuQ&list=RDqqsp413SXuQ&start_radio=1

Meet our two conductors for our upcoming playday on October the 5th. Find more info at https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025 #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic

To sign up as a player for the 5th of October, please visit lightmusicsociety.com or email [email protected]. Audience is also welcome! https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025 #lightmusicsociety #livemusic #musicmaking #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Let us know your favourite works by Light Music great Ernest Tomlinson! It is always great to hear his music on the radio, so why not ask Classic FM and BBC Radio 3 to broadcast your favourite works as well! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #botd

It was an honour to welcome our Society Member from across the pond a few weeks ago! You can learn more about Clint Correll's work with the York River Symphony Orchestra here:  http://www.yrso.org/ #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary

Don’t miss tonight’s concert from the BBC Proms featuring the Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson. The programme includes music by Richard Strauss, Leonard Bernstein and Maurice Ravel @bbcpromstagram #lightmusicsociety #bbcproms

Join us in exploring the numerous collections of music found in the Library of Light Orchestral Music with this charming piece by Monia Liter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jko7Qcf21is&list=RDjko7Qcf21is&start_radio=1 #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #lightmusiclibrary

Curzon was a prominent figure in British light music, working extensively as a musical director and organist in theatres and silent film houses. He sometimes composed under the pseudonyms Graham Collett and Harold Ramsay, especially for production music libraries.  #lightmusicsociety #botd

Today we celebrate the birthday of Eric Coates, one of the most iconic composers in all of Light Music. We have dozens of his works available from our library. Let us know your favourites in the comments below!  #lightmusicsociety #botd #ascoreforeveryoccasion

If you're interested in Light Music, either as a player or a listener, our annual Play-Day unmissable. With two expert conductors and a programme drawn from the Library of Light Orchestral Music, this is a truly unique experience for those wanting an insider-view of Light Music! #lightmusicsociety

Many will have seen vintage sheet music such as this one from our collection, but do you know anything about the artists who produced them? With an extensive archive of vintage sheet music covers, we're keen to know more and to share some of our favourite examples! #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary

Events in Croydon commemorating Coleridge-Taylor's legacy include: -Croydon Gladi Gladi (16–17 August) -Public Piano Installation near the Coleridge-Taylor artwork at Centrale -BRIT School Takeover (18 October) More info here: http://bit.ly/3JjBn0x #botd #lightmusicsociety

Ronald Binge's "Sailing By", the theme for The Shipping Forecast, is one of the most celebrated pieces of Light Music ever written. You can read about Jarvis Cocker's love of the programme here: http://bit.ly/3TC5Wk2 #lightmusic #ascoreforeveryoccasion

We're celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Light Music composer Albert Kètelbey with his hauntingly beautiful work "In a Monastery Garden". Let us know your favourite Kètelbey works in the comments below! #botd  #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary  http://bit.ly/4m5nOjN

Don't miss tonight's late-night Prom from Belfast, celebrating 100 years of The Shipping Forecast. #bbcproms #lightmusic #shippingforecast

The dazzlingly versatile performer Danny Kaye can be seen here rehearsing a piece you can find in our library. #lightmusicsociety #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary https://youtu.be/sHqFb7GXF8g?si=Tcx2Yn1KnAAuA8aR

Happy Yorkshire day from the Light Music Society. A great day to enjoy the rich musical culture of this great county. Let us know your favourite Yorkshire-themed pieces in the comments! Here's one of our favourites: http://bit.ly/3HdFESt  #yorkshireday #lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion

The BBC's Light Programme celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Listeners between 1945 and 1967 could hear a selection entertainment and Light Music, much of which is available from our library! https://youtu.be/SZsHh2U_TmI?si=Stw7P68MVoHp-FGy  #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary

If you're interested in playing some Light Music from our international library, sign up for our Play Day on the 5th of October! We're still looking for more string players and applications are welcome! https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025 #musicmaking

Today we celebrate the birth of Robert Farnon, who was born on this day in1917. Here's a lesser-known work by Farnon that you might like. We have a huge selection from this composer in our library. #lightmusic #lightmusicsociety #botd  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2r2LT74e3k

Ever heard a tune you know and wished you knew more about it? Here's a book written by Oliver Lomax that could be just what you're looking for, covering the lives of six major arrangers! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sophisticated-Harmony-British-arrangers-hardback/dp/1999679636 #lightmusicsociety

Today we celebrate the work of British composer of Anglo-Indian descent, Oliphant Chuckerbutty. Primarily known for his works for the organ, we have a selection of his orchestral works in our library as well! #lightmusic #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary

Here is a BBC article we found titled "Ronald Binge: The Working Class Origins of Derby's Elizabeth Composer" #lightmusic #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-61635542

Look out for the next edition of BBC Radio 3's Friday Night Is Music Night, this week coming to you from the renowned Cheltenham Festival. #lightmusic #lightmusicsociety #fridaynightismusicnight

Check out this new BBC drama about Angela Morley and her work on the film "Watership Down".  You can listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06r8gms And read about the making of the show here: http://bit.ly/400Oidn #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary #transhistory

The Tour de France starts today! Here is `Bicycle Belles` by Sydney Torch to get the Tour rolling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er1CTXM--4k For further information, contact us on [email protected]

This piece written for piccolo and bassoon by Oliver Gaggs, who was the first musical director of the new Tower Grand Orchestra, Blackpool.  We have 40 of his works in our library. Follow the link for more info about Gaggs. http://bit.ly/4krGBo4

We're celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Leroy Anderson with his achingly beautiful "Forgotten Dreams" Let us know your favourite works by Anderson in the comments! #lightmusicsociety #botd #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Howard Rogerson and Andrew Penny conduct our annual play-day focusing on music by Ron Goodwin and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Follow this link for more information & to book! https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025 #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking

Tune into BBC Radio 3 this evening for a delightful celebration of midsummer music. Along with the Scandinavian works, you'll also hear excerpts from Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion #fridaynightismusicnight

Let's celebrate the start of Royal Ascot in style with this work by Jack Strachey! Are there any similarly themed works you'd associate with this event? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzjh_61vpOQ #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Happy Father's Day from all of us here at the Light Music Society! Here's the beautiful "O mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi by Puccini. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf-tjXevlyQ Let us know your favourite father-themed pieces! #lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion

We have several versions of this famous movie theme in our library.  Here is an arrangement by John Fox. https://youtu.be/CFKc4ea30rA?si=oy1-2CFvEaXO0r9M Please contact us at [email protected] for more information about this piece #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

To learn more about the manuscript music we house in the library, contact our library team at [email protected] #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

We're celebrating the birthday of Sidney Torch, who was #botd in 1908. Here's his delightful "Meandering". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SrQKeaaqeE For information about borrowing this work, contact us on [email protected] #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Check out this article detailing some of the wonders to be found in the Library of Light Orchestral Music! https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/the-hidden-treasure-of-music-in-the-centre-of-bolton/ #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary

Interested in some of our food-themed musical appetisers?! Contact us on [email protected] and we will be delighted to advise on similar repertoire choices. #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion #lightmusic

We celebrate the birthday of the British composer Billy Mayerl, born on this day in 1902. Let us know your favourite works by this composer, here is one of ours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpx6vAYJJUw #lightmusicsociety #botd #ascoreforeveryoccasion

What better way to celebrate Bradford hosting the UK's City of Culture events than to investigate the music donated to us by the Bradford Concert Band?! https://www.b-c-b.org.uk/. Please get in touch to find out more! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Watch out for tonight's edition of #fridaynightismusicnight on BBC Radio 3 featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by John Andrews! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Let us know your favourite sporting themed music, as we celebrate the final of the FA Cup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv_idtcK1-E #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Sign up to our E-Newsletter for regular updates and to submit your own items for consideration. https://mailchi.mp/f952f69f04d2/subscribe-newsletter #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #newsletter

Does anyone remember listening to this radio mystery series in the 1950s? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhXWtNEB6l4 #lightmusicsociety  #ascoreforeveryoccasion

We're celebrating V.E. Days with the comic song ""We're going to Hang Out the Washing on the Siegfried Line. The title refers to Germany’s border with France. Here it is performed by Flanagan & Allen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mN8wZB8ae8 #lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion

Check out the first of our new curated playlists on Spotify! Let us know your favourite "Slow Moments" in Light Music! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HIdAtfOmisja7bC565eUR?si=0784b76d7e114ad4

We're celebrating the birthday of George Melachrino this week. A prodigious child, he began composing at the age of five and went on to international stardom as a musician, bandleader and composer. #lightmusicsociety #botd #sheetmusiclibrary

Let us know your favourite works by Franz Lehar, who was #BOTD in 1870.  Here's his celebrated "Vilia" Lied (alternative spelling "Vilja) from the operetta "The Merry Widow" performed by the English National Opera @englishnationalopera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCkHuD9izr8 #lightmusicsociety