BIM started life in 2009 as the Black Isle Messiah (BIM) but is now increasingly interpreted as 'Black Isle Music' Projects (a formal name change will be discussed at the next AGM in Spring 2012). We are a constituted body but not a registered charity, although that may become necessary as time goes on.
BIM Workshop weekends run from a Friday to a Sunday night with optional masterclasses, intensive workshop sessions, obligatory tutti rehearsal on the Sunday afternoon all culminating in a full performance in the Black Isle Leisure Centre Hall on the Sunday night. Those with experience of the piece may be allowed to attend on the Sunday only, but most participants take part in, learn from and hugely enjoy the entire weekend.
We welcome people of all ages - it was great to see so many young musicians at BIM 2011 - and with a wide variety of musical experience (or lack thereof!). Our next BIM weekend will be 1 - 3 November 2013 but we have lots of smaller activities in the diary between now and then - see our calendar page.
BIM offers a chance to have fun, work hard, learn new musical skills and boost your musical confidence alongside professional musicians by being part of a very high-quality concert experience.
If you'd like to register an interest in BIM events and activities please see our 'taking part' page and then get in touch via our 'contact' page.