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Training and events for music teachers, schools, community musicians and more

Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.

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North West Conference

  • 2nd September 2024
  • All Day
  • RNCM, Manchester

Join us in person for a day of talks and workshops all designed to improve teaching practices, connect music educators and showcase inspiring work from the North West of England and beyond.

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Climate Conversations

  • 8 October, 5 December 2024, 20 January, 19 March 2025
  • Hour Long Sessions (Various Times)
  • Online (Zoom)

An opportunity for colleagues across the UK music education sector to discuss how they are getting involved in This Is Not A Rehearsal, and raise ideas or challenges surrounding their work and the climate crisis.

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Taking Trauma-Informed Approaches

  • 9th October 2024 & 5th March 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Trauma informed practices and approaches.

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Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness

  • 6 November 2024 & 14 May 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.

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Music Mark Conference 2024

  • 18 - 19 November
  • East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham

Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.

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Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness

  • 8 January 2025 & 2 July 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people.

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Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.

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Week-long choral conducting courses at all levels (Beginner to Advanced) plus part- & full-week courses for singers.

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North West Conference

  • 2nd September 2024
  • All Day
  • RNCM, Manchester

Join us in person for a day of talks and workshops all designed to improve teaching practices, connect music educators and showcase inspiring work from the North West of England and beyond.

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Join us and our panellists to explore the risks associated with AI entrenching bias in music education. How can we ensure that AI-supported music education considers equity, diversity and inclusion?

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This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Children – Level 3’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher. In order to undertake this course as a refresher it is essential that you have a valid safeguarding level 3 training.

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A 5-hour Introduction to Music Therapy, designed to provide an overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Music Therapy. Led by HCPC registered Music Therapists, this workshop will cover the basics of Music Therapy and the training routes to qualify.

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Conducting Workshop

  • 27th - 28th September 2024
  • Friday 6-9.30pm and Saturday 9am-3pm
  • Wycombe High School, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

A concise conducting course to develop knowledge and practical application of conducting. Delivered at Chiltern Muisc Academy, the course supports delegates as they conduct live ensembles of different sizes and genres including a full Orchestra and Concert Band. The course director is Chris I’Anson.

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This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Adults – Level 3’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher.

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Music Educators Conducting Course

  • October 2024 - Spring 2025
  • Royal Northern College of Music, Mancheser and Whitemoor Lakes Conference Centre, Lichfield

A conducting course aimed at those working in music education or studying to do so, this course operates over 3 sessions in October, January and May, with online support in between the practical sessions.

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TiME will share updates on the latest music technologies and how they can support access and inclusion. They will be joined by instrument makers, music leaders, and facilitators to share insights into how adaptive and digital instruments can be used in a range of settings.

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Climate Conversations

  • 8 October, 5 December 2024, 20 January, 19 March 2025
  • Hour Long Sessions (Various Times)
  • Online (Zoom)

An opportunity for colleagues across the UK music education sector to discuss how they are getting involved in This Is Not A Rehearsal, and raise ideas or challenges surrounding their work and the climate crisis.

Find out more

Taking Trauma-Informed Approaches

  • 9th October 2024 & 5th March 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Trauma informed practices and approaches.

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This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Children – Level 4’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher. In order to undertake this course as a refresher it is essential that you have a valid safeguarding level 4 training.

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Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness

  • 6 November 2024 & 14 May 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.

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Join us for a 2 hour online workshop exploring the power of music in communication, led by a HCPC registered Music Therapist. Whether you’re a musician, teacher, or just a music lover, this workshop will help you discover the ways powerful ways to utilise music in connecting with children.

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Music Mark Conference 2024

  • 18 - 19 November
  • East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham

Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.

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Join us for a transformative 2 hour online workshop exploring the power of music in communication, led by an experienced HCPC registered Music Therapist.

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Diamond Jubilee Conference 2024

  • 23 November 2024
  • 09.00 - 18.30
  • Stoller Hall, Chetham's School of Music, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA

A national singing conference celebrating Sing for Pleasure’s 60th anniversary. Our conference features an outstanding line-up of workshop leaders, speakers and panellists made up of diverse and influential figures from across the arts sector.

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Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness

  • 8 January 2025 & 2 July 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people.

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