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What is the BMG Federation?
The British Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Federation - BMG exists to promote the performance and education of banjo, mandolin and guitar.

President: Louis de Bernières
Vice President:Dorothy Oram

How does it do this?
One of the ways in which it achieves this is by making information available about forthcoming events in its quarterly newsletter which is posted to all members. (UK adult membership costs £12.50 per year -for more information see under 'Membership' heading on this page). In addition the BMG Federation organises a weekend Festival and Rally and a weekend Summer School.

Education
The BMG is committed to creating the educational opportunities for players of all ages to learn and improve on their chosen instruments. We do this through running both our own courses and advertising courses run by other individuals or organisations. We run a summer school and have held  courses for teachers in techniques and methodology. In progress is a Teaching Diploma Course for mandolin teachers.

 

 

 

Membership

Membership Form

Membership is open to individuals whether or not they are a member of an orchestra.

Fees are £12.50 adult and £5.00 Junior (under 18) for one years membership (Jan to Dec). Overseas membership is £15.00. Reduced fees may apply to anyone joining towards the end of the year.

If you would like to become a member please contact the membership secretary Sandra Woodruff or download the membership application form above and return to the address on the form. You will need Acrobat Reader to open and print the document.

The Committee - you could get involved and make a difference!
The AGM is held in March, and from 2008, for alternate years, it will be held in conjunction with the The Rally. For the interim years it will be held in a central location.

In addition to the AGM, the committee meets once a year, at a location to suit current members.

Throughout the rest of the year, committee business is carried out on-line through a Yahoo Group.

We would love to hear from any members who would like to help on the committee. Any member can put themselves forward to be a committee member.

 

 

  

Rally
The rally is one of the main events in the BMG Federation's calendar. It is an exciting opportunity to meet other players, enter competitions, attend workshops and visit stalls. The Rally is a weekend event with a social and friendly atmosphere.

Summer School
The Summer School is the other main event that the BMG Federation organises. This is held at a weekend, usually in June or July. Courses for banjo, mandolin and guitar are held with either three or four tutors depending on the number of students that enrol.

The BMG in Europe
The BMG Federation is a member of EGMA (European Guitar and Mandolin Association).
Every year a national youth orchestra EGMYO (European Guitar and Mandolin Youth Orchestra) meets in different countries to be tutored and conducted by professional teachers.