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Discover inspiring music education training and events around the UK.

Music Mark members are invited to get involved in a range of opportunities to develop professionally through peer groups, mentoring and coaching.

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T-Time

  • Termly (19th March, 6th June)
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Online (Zoom)

This new session for classroom and peripatetic teachers is an opportunity to reflect on best practice in primary, secondary and SEND settings, learn from colleagues around the country and discuss the hot topics in music education.

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As part of our New Directions in Inclusive Music series with MEHEM’s Uprising!, Dr. Ally Daubney will explore how Music Development plans can form the foundation of a school’s music offer, including appropriate curricula, ensembles and the development of staff skill and confidence. This session will be of particular interest to Inclusion Leads.

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Spring Summit

  • 22nd March 2024
  • 10am - 4pm
  • Friends House, Euston, London

This in-person summit is an opportunity for Music Service colleagues from across the UK to come together to discuss the hot topics in music education.

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Talk into Action: Emerge to Thrive

  • From 16th April 2024
  • Online (Zoom)

An online course on learning how to effectively lead on a commitment to EDI in your organisation.

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A Common Approach: Introducing Tech and Tabla

  • 22nd April 2024
  • 4:00-5:30pm
  • Online (Zoom)

Catherine Brentnall leads a session on the growth of A Common Approach with introductions to the new Music Tech and Tabla sections.

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Musical Playfulness for Pupils with PMLD

  • 24th April
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

As part of our New Directions in Inclusive Music series with MEHEM Uprising, This webinar introduces practitioners to the Musical Play Framework and using it with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

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The ABRSM Discount Scheme | Q&A

  • 8th May 2024
  • 1pm - 2pm
  • Online (Zoom)

A Q&A to help you find out everything you need to know about offering discounted exams in your music service.

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Fundraising Fundamentals

  • 9, 16, 23 May, 6, 13, 20 June
  • 1.30pm - 3.00pm
  • Online (Zoom)

A course designed to guide those working in fundraising for Music Hubs and Services through the principles, challenges and opportunities of raising funds in this context.

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We’ve teamed up with The Leadership Collective to create a bespoke leadership programme to enable your team to find the best ways of working together, and to create empowered, inclusive and thriving work cultures.

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Marketing Fundamentals

  • 12 June, 19 June, 26 June, 3 July, 10 July & 17 July
  • 10.30am - 12.00pm
  • Online (Zoom)

An introductory course designed to guide those working in Music Hubs and Services through the fundamental principles of marketing.

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Peer Group: Instrumental and Vocal Tutors

  • 13th June 2024
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Online (Zoom)

Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.

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Ofsted Update on Music in Schools

  • 18th June 2024
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Online (Zoom)

Join Christopher Stevens for an update from Ofsted on Music Education in schools.

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Music Licensing in Education | Q&A

  • 20th June 2024
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Online (Zoom)

Join experts from PMLL, PRS and CCLI as they answer your questions on licensing for recorded, written and performed music.

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Music Mark members are invited to get involved in a range of opportunities to develop professionally through peer groups, mentoring and coaching.

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Teaching Music Inclusively

  • 12 March 2024, or 11 July 2024
  • Online (Zoom)

In this 1.5 hour webinar you will explore how to take an inclusive approach to teaching music in your setting.

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A full day virtual conference to understand more about how we can support parent-teachers, and address the motherhood penalty in education.

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Inclusive Practitioner CPD Training – Plan a Project

  • 18 March 2024
  • 09:30 - 16:00
  • Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5SJ

A discussion-based, explorative session looking at how to develop music projects.

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Join the ISM and PiPA (Parents & Carers in Performing Arts) on 19 March, 4-5pm for a webinar on flexible working for parents and carers in music.

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T-Time

  • Termly (19th March, 6th June)
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Online (Zoom)

This new session for classroom and peripatetic teachers is an opportunity to reflect on best practice in primary, secondary and SEND settings, learn from colleagues around the country and discuss the hot topics in music education.

Find out more

As part of our New Directions in Inclusive Music series with MEHEM’s Uprising!, Dr. Ally Daubney will explore how Music Development plans can form the foundation of a school’s music offer, including appropriate curricula, ensembles and the development of staff skill and confidence. This session will be of particular interest to Inclusion Leads.

Find out more

Developing Core Skills in Primary Music

  • 20 March 2024 or 2 May 2024
  • 9.30am - 2.30pm
  • Online (Zoom)

In this full day webinar you will learn how to support your pupils to develop their skills and understanding in performing, composing & improvising, listening, reading notation, and understanding the history of music.

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DMLab NW Presents: The Next Frontier in Accessible Music-Making

  • 21st March 2024
  • 18:00 - 20:30
  • School of Digital Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University / Zoom

DMLab North West is Drake Music’s community bringing together Disabled musicians, technologists, and makers to address access requirements through bespoke and adapted technologies, enabling access to music-making for all. We are excited to invite you to DMLab NW presents: The Next Frontier in Acces.

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Spring Summit

  • 22nd March 2024
  • 10am - 4pm
  • Friends House, Euston, London

This in-person summit is an opportunity for Music Service colleagues from across the UK to come together to discuss the hot topics in music education.

Find out more

Youth Champs 2024

  • 23rd March 2024
  • Dean Close School, Cheltenham

The National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, also known as Youth Champs, is back! 38 youth brass bands from across the country will participate in the context, taking place in Cheltenham this March.

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Early Years Music Practitioner Programme

  • March - July 2024
  • North Yorkshire

AMP Early Years Network are offering an opportunity for an emerging early years music leader to undertake a training programme with the support of a bursary. This CPD opportunity would be ideal for a music practitioner looking to develop their skills and confidence.

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SEND Music Practitioner Programme

  • March - July 2024
  • North Yorkshire

AMP SEND Music Network are offering an opportunity for an emerging early years music leader to undertake a training programme with the support of a bursary. This CPD opportunity would be ideal for a music practitioner looking to develop their skills and confidence.

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This free interactive webinar with Danny Lane, Artistic Director of Music and the Deaf, explores tried and tested ways of reaching and engaging D/deaf people in music-making activities.

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Teaching 3-5 Year Olds Singing & Musicianship

  • Tuesday 2 April 2024
  • 14:00 - 15:30
  • Online (Zoom)

Early years music skills made simple in 90 minutes. This easy online session is aimed at practitioners working within Early Years Foundation Stage settings to help organise and deliver fun activities for musical learning. This session also focuses on positive behaviour and relational practice.

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Inclusive Practitioner CPD Training – Diversity and Inclusion

    • 2nd April 2024
    • 09:30 - 16:00
    • Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5SJ

    A look at the key issues and concepts of diversity and inclusion within music education, and how to ensure your work meets the needs of all young people.

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    Talk into Action: Emerge to Thrive

    • From 16th April 2024
    • Online (Zoom)

    An online course on learning how to effectively lead on a commitment to EDI in your organisation.

    Find out more

    SEND Barriers to Singing

    • 17th April 2024
    • 16:00 - 17:00
    • Online (Zoom)

    Explore SEND barriers to singing including neurodiversity, physical challenges, accessibility and limited opportunities.

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    This 1 hour webinar run by Music Education Solutions will outline what the National Plan for Music Education (England) means for schools, covering all relevant aspects of this non-statutory government guidance.

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    Choral Conducting: An Intermediate Guide

    • 20th April 2024
    • 9.30am - 4.30pm
    • St Andrew's Church, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LJ

    A one-day training event for those who have successfully completed our Initial level of training, or those who already have experience of leading a choir regularly and are looking to develop their skills further.

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    A Common Approach: Introducing Tech and Tabla

    • 22nd April 2024
    • 4:00-5:30pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    Catherine Brentnall leads a session on the growth of A Common Approach with introductions to the new Music Tech and Tabla sections.

    Find out more

    Cultural Barriers to Singing

    • 23rd April 2024
    • 16:00 - 17:00
    • Online (Zoom)

    Join us as our expert panel discuss religion, family attitudes, cultural legacy, and navigating differing cultural and social expectations.

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    Primary Music Leadership Certificate

    • 23 April, 21 May, 25 June 2024
    • 12.50pm - 3.20pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    This taught course comprises three half-day training sessions across the summer term. These will be supported with access to online learning materials, and challenges, ideas and activities to try out in the classroom, culminating in a short assignment.

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    Musical Playfulness for Pupils with PMLD

    • 24th April
    • 4pm - 5.15pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    As part of our New Directions in Inclusive Music series with MEHEM Uprising, This webinar introduces practitioners to the Musical Play Framework and using it with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

    Find out more

    Join AYM’s facilitators for a free, online introduction to the Identifying Musical Talent and Potential training, covering the inclusive classroom approach and 8 Facets of Musical Potential.

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    In this 1.5 hour webinar you will explore research around development and progression of musical skills in primary aged children.

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    Sounds Wild Training

    • 1st and 8th May 2024
    • Online and Camp Mohawk

    A unique two-day training opportunity: Supporting you to explore the use of outdoor spaces & nature-based items as a multi-sensory backdrop for music-based projects.

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    Learn the differing barriers between primary and secondary singing, including lack of teacher training, culture in school, the importance of legacy and transition, changing voices, and time.

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    The ABRSM Discount Scheme | Q&A

    • 8th May 2024
    • 1pm - 2pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    A Q&A to help you find out everything you need to know about offering discounted exams in your music service.

    Find out more

    Fundraising Fundamentals

    • 9, 16, 23 May, 6, 13, 20 June
    • 1.30pm - 3.00pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    A course designed to guide those working in fundraising for Music Hubs and Services through the principles, challenges and opportunities of raising funds in this context.

    Find out more

    This twilight CPD series is designed to develop confidence, knowledge & skills for teachers, of all experience levels, leading secondary-school age singers either in a choir or a classroom. In this session, Amy Bebbington will explore a variety of conducting and musical leadership skills.

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    Secondary Music Leadership Certificate

    • 22 May, 12 June, 3 July 2024
    • 1.15pm - 4.15pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    This programme aims to provide tools to support teachers in developing a thriving music department and delivering a high quality curriculum appropriate to their local context. It is suitable for those who are currently leading a department, or working towards their first head of department role.

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    We’ve teamed up with The Leadership Collective to create a bespoke leadership programme to enable your team to find the best ways of working together, and to create empowered, inclusive and thriving work cultures.

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    This 1.5 hour webinar Dr Liz Stafford will take you through the process of designing an effective, sequential, and progressive music curriculum.

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    Marketing Fundamentals

    • 12 June, 19 June, 26 June, 3 July, 10 July & 17 July
    • 10.30am - 12.00pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    An introductory course designed to guide those working in Music Hubs and Services through the fundamental principles of marketing.

    Find out more

    Peer Group: Instrumental and Vocal Tutors

    • 13th June 2024
    • 4pm - 5pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.

    Find out more

    Maximising the Impact of Classroom Helpers

    • 17th June 2024
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Online Zoom

    Are you making the most of your classroom help in your drama, dance or music lessons? Teaching assistants and additional adults (who may be teachers or performers) can have an amazing impact on learning when deployed and communicated with effectively.

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    Ofsted Update on Music in Schools

    • 18th June 2024
    • 4pm - 5pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    Join Christopher Stevens for an update from Ofsted on Music Education in schools.

    Find out more

    Music Licensing in Education | Q&A

    • 20th June 2024
    • 4pm - 5pm
    • Online (Zoom)

    Join experts from PMLL, PRS and CCLI as they answer your questions on licensing for recorded, written and performed music.

    Find out more

    In this 1.5 hour webinar you will explore how to create and implement a music development plan for your school or setting.

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    Youth Fest 2024

    • Friday 28 June 2024
    • 10am - 5pm
    • Barnsley Civic, Hanson Street, Barnsley S70 2HZ

    Youth Fest is a brand new, non-competitive brass festival created by Brass Bands England. Celebrating success and participation in music, it is free-to-enter with limited places. The inaugural event will take place on Friday 28 June at Barnsley Civic.

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    This twilight CPD series is designed to develop confidence, knowledge & skills for teachers, of all experience levels, leading secondary-school age singers either in a choir or a classroom. In this session, Rachel Staunton will share her experience of engaging and retaining diverse teenage singers!

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