Choose your tasks
Millions of us live in the world of classical music.
Our calculation?
If we each do a little, we’ll make a huge difference!
That’s why we’re inviting everyone in classical music to take on one task a month.
Making the world a better place can change lives - but it doesn’t have to be life-changing.
A few minutes a month will do :)
Thank you for playing your part - Take on a task today!
Difficulty level:
pp = very easy
p = easy
mf = intermediate
f = hard
ff = very hard! Good luck!
Tasks for your work life
(when performing, in the office, at a concert venue, on tour etc.)
Tip: Click the task picture for more info!
1. Strings4All: Donate strings People & Planet task. Difficulty level: mf
Do you have some used (but playable) strings that you could give away? In some countries musicians give up playing as they can’t get strings. Send us your strings and we’ll give them to musicians around the world who need them.
Added: 28 Dec 2020 Taken on: 1100
2. Reach out to a colleague in need People task. Difficulty level: mf
Is someone you work with having a tough time? Often we seperate ‘work’ and ‘private’ life, forgetting that behind these divisions we are all human beings. A colleague may hugely benefit from a supportive call or message. Perhaps they are a manager having a stressful time or a musician that has suffered hearing damage; they will REALLY appreciate you reaching out. And how does this help the world? The more good energy we bring, the more good energy there will be! Easy!
Added: 1 Oct 2020 Taken on: 35
3. Heating our buildings, the smart way Planet task. Difficulty level: pp
Heating represents around 70% of a building’s energy consumption. This task helps us implement some easy ways of cutting down the amount of heating we need, so we can make a big impact on our energy bills and the carbon-footprint of our buildings.
Added: 6 Nov 2021 Taken on: 9
4. Switch from Google to Ecosia Planet task. Difficulty level: pp
Ecosia is a search engine that donates 80%+ of its profits to organisations that focus on reforestation. By using it instead of Google, you'll be helping to plant much-needed trees! Start using it today: www.ecosia.org
Added: 29 Sept 2020 Taken on: 75
5. Recycle organic waste Planet task. Difficulty level: mf
In New York alone, 14,000 tonnes of food waste is thrown away every week. It’s either burnt, or it slowly rots in landfills, releasing lots of methane and Co2. What a waste! This task encourages you to start collecting organic waste at your venues or at home - you’ll help make compost (we really need it!) or even biogas, a renewable source of energy!
Added: 7 Nov 2021 Taken on: 6
Tasks for your personal life
(at home, whilst not-working, diet etc.)
6. Get to know plant-based foods full of protein Planet task. Difficulty level: mf
According to a recent study, avoiding meat and dairy is the 'single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth. Often there is a worry that by doing this, we won't get enough protein. Luckily, protein doesn't just come from meat! Click the picture for lots of info about protein-rich plants, and try to include them in two meals a week this month.
Added: 10 Oct 2020 Taken on: 34
7. Practise being grateful to yourself People task. Difficulty level: mf
A lot of the help we give is done automatically, and because of this we don't really notice or appreciate it. Now's the time to shine a spotlight on our caring, helpful and selfless sides. The more we can see these positive sides in ourselves, the more we'll notice them in others. And how will this help the world? It’ll bring more positive energy. This will help you, and everyone you’re in touch with.
Added: 29 Sept 2020 Taken on: 41
8. Eat seasonably Planet task. Difficulty level: mf
Eating food which is 'in season' (meaning it's ready to eat now) is a simple way of making your diet more planet-friendly. Check online which food in your area is currently in season and once a week cook (or order) a meal using these foods; and share on our community FB page your tasty discoveries!
Added: 25 Oct 2020 Taken on: 29
9. Share your love for music People task. Difficulty level: p
Do you know someone who has shown an interest in classical music but doesn’t know where to start? This task is about helping them get into it - click the picture for ideas about how to do this.
Added: 25 Sept 2020 Taken on: 31
10. Buy from better businesses People & Planet task. Difficulty level: f
Choosing where we spend our money has a big impact on society. Some companies work in ways that care for people and the planet. Others just want to make as much money as possible, and they don’t care about the damage they cause. Take on this task if you want to make sure your money goes to those who care.
Added: 8 Nov 2020 Taken on: 29
11. Culture over consumption on Black Friday 2022 People & Planet task. Difficulty level: p
The last thing our planet, and most of us reading this, needs is more stuff. Black Friday is coming up on Nov 27. Resist the urge to ‘bag a bargain’ and give your money to culture instead.
Added: 8 Nov 2021 Taken on: 7