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Practicing Reflection

A music leader learns something new from a young person he's teaching...

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Young Apprentice Tenor Scheme

Find out more about City of London Choir's bursaries.

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Government advice on safeguarding

Advice for all organisations working with children and young people.

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Free resource for parents

What's the best way for my child to learn music?

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An Eritrean in Liverpool

How music-making helped a newcomer to Britain.

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Singing lessons without competition

An alternative approach to classical vocal training

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Music technology group

Join the discussion

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How to spot musical potential

Resource exploring how to identify and encourage young people showing talent.

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Evaluation Builder

A handy tool for measuring the outcomes of your music project.

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Foster carers' choir

Report on an innovative project in Leicester.

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How music projects overcome challenges

Part 1: Recruiting and engaging young people.

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Assistive Music Technology

Help widen access to music in Special Educational Needs and Disabled settings.

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Welcome to the Youth Music Network

Blog posts

baby with bells
By: Kate_MB
Three video observations of a tiny tot from North Tyneside. Check out how he watches and listens with his whole body, and how he moves from attentive listening, to gestures, then vocalisations.
children digging in soil
By: Kate_MB
This little song is perfect for early years and key stage one and is ideal for teachers, nursery workers, parents and caring adults. Enjoy!
I enjoyed Reading ‘Communities of Music Education ‘ by Jo Saunders and Graham Welch (http://network.youthmusic.org.uk/resources/research/communities-music-education

Training and Events

Details: Manchester - 23rd May 2013
The ‘Facilitation – with a creative flair!’ course provides an introduction to a creative approach to group facilitation
Details: LONDON - 25th May 2013
CAN YOU RAP? CAN YOU SING? ARE YOU AGED BETWEEN 13 AND 25? BRING YOUR TALENT ALONG WITH YOU!
Details: London - 25th May 2013
Youth Music Theatre UK (YMT) are searching for talented young musicians (aged 11-21) to play in a musical for two weeks this summer holidays.

Jobs

Closing date: 29th June 2013
The Urban Dialogues Programme is recruiting a Musical Director to lead an intercultural singing group.
Closing date: 17th June 2013
PERCUSSION TEACHER Part-time- approximately two days per week (currently Monday, Tuesday)
Closing date: 10th June 2013
An outstanding opportunity to assist in the delivery of an exciting music development programme. The successful candidate will have a wealth of opportunities to gain important first-hand experience in a variety of roles in both community arts and the wider music industry.