1.  NAME

The name of the group is The Music & Psyche Network ('the Network’)

2.  RELATIONSHIPS

Since the Network is nothing apart from its Members we wish to affirm our intention to work harmoniously together.  Our relationships with each other in real life and work are based on spirit, love, respect, openness and willingness to share emotions as well as ideas. 

We accept that there are varieties of people and varieties of purpose. We ask that everyone acts in complete good faith and trusts others to do the same. We aim to be fully aware of how we work together, and are willing to explore and resolve interpersonal issues to arrive at consensus.

3.  AIMS

To promote understanding of the healing, therapeutic and transformative qualities of music.

To provide a platform for discussions and publications.

To create a mutual support network for those seeking personal growth and spirituality within music.

To organise experiential gatherings for people from diverse musical backgrounds.

To explore, through improvisation and composition, new forms of music-making that enhance the depth of each participant’s musical response and increase awareness of music’s power as a collective journey.

4.  LEGAL STRUCTURE

Unincorporated organization. But the members shall have the power to recommend incorporation of the Network as a company, charity or other legal structure.

5.  CONSTITUTION

Membership of the Network is open to anyone who endorses the aims.

An annual subscription may be payable at rates to be determined by the membership.

A General Meeting of Members shall be held not less than once every two years. Notice of all General Meetings must be circulated to all paid-up members.

Members shall appoint from among them a Chair, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and other officers as they see fit. Minutes of these meetings should be maintained in a coherent form and circulated to all members as soon as possible after each meeting.

We wish to encourage the development of Local Network Groups (LNG) operating as self-help and development resources wherever appropriate.

6.  FINANCES

A bank account shall be held in the name of Music & the Psyche Network. Authorised signatories shall be appointed by the Council. Two authorised signatures are required for withdrawals.

7.  RESPONSIBILITIES

Members are jointly responsible for stewardship of the Network and thus for any liabilities incurred.

The name Music & the Psyche and any adopted logo are the copyright property of the Network. Network events are those organised by individuals authorised under an official minute.

Any event or publication that members may wish to initiate should be the subject of a separate legal and financial structure affiliated to the Network.

Any individual members wishing to use the Music & the Psyche name and logo for any workshop or other purpose must give notice to all members one month in advance of preparing any publicity material to allow time for comments and objections, being sure to circulate non e-members as well. If objections are raised whose validity the member is unwilling to accept, the matter should be arbitrated by the Chair or a person agreed between the opposing parties.

8.  FOUNDER MEMBERS

Edwards,  Jenny

Fowler,  Jennifer

Houseago,  Jane

Jewitt,  Clement

Nares,  Susan

Newdigate,  Ceri

Robinson,  Lysana

Smith,  Christine

Steer,  Maxwell

Stewart,   Eva

Stone,  Russell

Verney,  Candy

Verney Caird,  Sarah

Wilkinson,  Delyth

Willin,  Melvyn