Evaluation: A guide through the basics

Are you unsure about the different between an aim, objective and outcome? Flummoxed by indicators, frameworks and what counts as ‘data’? This course provides an introduction to the basics of evaluation including the terminology and different approaches that music hubs and organisations working in music education are likely to encounter. It will give you an overview of how evaluations are planned and more confidence to plan evaluation for aspects of your own work.

The session will conclude with a short consultation about what other training and support Music Mark members would like regarding evaluation.

About Nell Farrally

The session will be devised and led by Nell Farrally, a freelance evaluator and researcher based in Wiltshire who works with arts and cultural organisations across the country, including many projects that involve music hubs and their partners. Nell has a MSc in Social Research and Evaluation and is currently undertaking a PhD investigating evaluation in community music for children and young people. Nell’s past and present clients include Wiltshire Music Connect, Drake Music, BSO Participate, Wiltshire Music Centre, Sounds Better CIC and English National Opera. She also works as an Associate Consultant for Sound Connections, evaluating projects for Anthem Music Fund Wales, The Music Works, Wigmore Hall Learning and the Royal Opera House.

Accessibility

• Technology: Zoom + Mentimeter
• Captioning: AI-Generated
• Breakout rooms: No (interactive session).

If you would like to request presentation slides, questions and provocations in advance of the session, please get in touch with info@musicmark.org.uk. Speakers may decline sharing this information on the basis of protecting their intellectual property or for other reasons and we cannot therefore guarantee availability for all events.