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Diary Service Reinvented The CMH Diary Service is the first fully automated online diary service. Musicians can take full control of their availability for freelance work from any computer online. Fixers are able to find available musicians faster than ever before. Using email and SMS technology musicians and fixers can instantly communicate without phone calls and answerphone messages. How does it work? Musicians keep a secure diary online Fixers specify event details including dates and fees CMH shows the fixer a list of available musicians Fixer selects the required musicians CMH sends the musicians an email and text message with the details Text and email responses Musicians can reply instantly by either return text message: 'yes' or 'no' clicking 'yes' or 'no' in the email Either response notifies the fixer instantly through CMH Sign up now for a free trial! The CMH Diary Service is currently being trialled by a group of leading orchestras in the UK & Ireland. During this period the diary service is free to all subscribers. Fixers can also access the service for free to book musicians faster than ever before. Diary Service Reinvented The CMH Diary Service is the first fully automated online diary service. Musicians can take full control of their availability for freelance work from any computer online. Fixers are able to find available musicians faster than ever before. Using email and SMS technology musicians and fixers can instantly communicate without phone calls and answerphone messages. Introduction Booking musicians Instant response Sign up now! Welcome Login Password Forgotten password not yet a member? Sign up here... Members Currently our members work with the following organisations: Armonico Ensemble BBC Philharmonic Orchestra BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra BBC Symphony Orchestra Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Britten Sinfonia British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra British Philharmonic Orchestra Camerata Ireland Camerata of London Castlewood Opera City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra City of London Sinfonia Dartington Festival Orchestra English Bach Festival English Chamber Orchestra English National Ballet English National Opera English Sinfonia English Symphony Orchestra European Opera Centre Orchestra Glyndebourne on Tour The Hallé Helios Chamber Orchestra Heritage Opera Jersey Symphony Orchestra Jupiter Orchestra Lancashire Sinfonietta Liverpool Circle Opera London Breakbeat Orchestra London Chamber Orchestra London Concert Orchestra London Mozart Players London Orpheus Orchestra London Philharmonic London Sinfonietta London Soloists Chamber Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra Manchester Camerata National Symphony Orchestra National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland New London Sinfonia New Orpheus Ensemble Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Orchestra of the City Opera East Opera Holland Park Philharmonia Philharmonia Britannica Philharmonia Voices Pocket Opera Company Richmond Chamber Symphony Rodolfus Choir Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Opera House Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Opera Orchestra Royal Scottish National Orchestra RTE Concert Orchestra RTE National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland Scottish Ballet Orchestra Scottish Chamber Orchestra Scottish Opera Senesino Players Southbank Sinfonia Southbank Sinfonia Chamber Ensemble Southbank Symphony St. Paul's Sinfonia Surrey Opera Tempus Orchestra Ulster Orchestra Welsh National Opera How does it work? The CMH Diary Service is the fastest way to book freelance musicians. Enter the number of players required. Fill in the event details [Please note full details are sent by email, but only time, date, location, fee, organisation and programme summary are included in the text message]. including schedule and programme information Click 'next'... CMH instantly displays a list of musicians who are free for the dates requested. To view a musician’s profile, click on their name. To select a musician, click the box by their name and click 'Add musician'. When you have selected all the musicians you would like to book, Click 'Book Musicians'. CMH sends a text message and an email simultaneously to all the selected musicians. The musicians can reply to the text or email 'yes', 'no' or 'tbc'. All responses will update the summary page. Click refresh to view replies. Green = Confirmed Amber = Considering/No response Red = Declined Click 'Add more musicians' to book more musicians for this event. Frequently Asked Questions How much does the CMH Diary Service cost? Annual subscription to CMH costs just £25. The CMH Diary Service will cost an additional £25 per quarter but it is currently being offered for free to all CMH subscribers. Who is using the CMH Diary Service? Large numbers of freelance musicians have signed up to the service, and several notable orchestras such as CBSO, London Chamber Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, English Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Ireland and Northern Chamber Orchestra are currently trialling the service along with freelance fixers. Can anyone book me through the CMH Diary Service? Only approved fixers can offer you work through CMH. Fixers are only able to use this service once their identity has been confirmed. How exactly does a fixer contact me through the CMH Diary Service? A fixer logs in to CMH, specifies the details of the event (time, place, fee, repertoire etc.) and the diary service automatically displays a list of musicians who are available for those times. The fixer can view your CV, choose the musicians they require and the site will send a text message and an email with details of the event. It is then up to you to reply as instructed to the email or text 'yes', 'no' or 'tbc'. The fixer is notified instantly of all responses. Will a fixer be able to see my diary information? No, a fixer is only presented with a list of players who are free on the dates and times that they require. Fixers cannot view personal diary information. Is the CMH diary flexible? Yes, each diary entry can be listed as either 'busy' or 'tentative'. 'Tentative' diary entries will allow you to continue to receive bookings during that period. What happens if I need to change my mind about a booking? Each booking email contains the contact details for the fixer. If for whatever reason you are no longer available for a booking, or have any further questions about the event, you can contact the fixer in the usual way. Will CMH find me work? Not actively however by joining the service your CV will be considered by any of the fixers using the service to book players. If you are available for the dates required then you will be considered for the work. Will I have to leave my other diary service? Not if you don't want to. Many musicians are listed with one or more diary service, none of which are exclusive. How do I let fixers know that I use the CMH diary service? Once you have set up your account, CMH encourages you to leave a message on your answerphone to instruct fixers, 'if you are calling about work, please contact me through the online diary service at ClassicalMusicHomepage.com'

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