Latest newsletter from Sound Connections
Welcome to the latest Sound Connections e-newsletter. As we say hello to Autumn and wave goodbye to a memorable Summer, we look forward to celebrating 10 years of Sound Connections with our special 'Would Like to Meet...' networking event in November. We also include details of our seminar on Music Education Hubs, an upcoming Early Years INSET session, our young ambassadors partnership with Rich Mix, the next 'Start Up!' session, and opportunities and jobs across the sector.
"Would Like To Meet..." 2012 is a special year - not only for the Olympics, but also because it marks our 10th birthday! Celebrate with us on Thursday 22 November at Shoreditch House for an evening filled with nibbles, wine, music and birthday cake, as well as an opportunity to network with fellow music educators, organisations and key individuals working within music education. It's simply unmissable! Click here to book your free ticket
Early Years INSET: What does a child’s musical day look like? Sound Connections and THAMES present a twilight INSET session on Monday 24 September, looking at how we can best support all childrens' musical learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Focussing on the findings from a project that saw early years practitioners and musicians working together with four Children’s Centres in Tower Hamlets, the INSET will use video footage, discussion and practical activity. Find out more and book
Rich Mix Young Ambassadors Scheme Sound Connections is delighted to be partnering with the Rich Mix team to develop an exciting new programme which puts young people at the heart of programming and events. Rich Mix is now recruiting young people aged 16-21 to join the ambassador team - the deadline for applications is Friday 28 September. Find out more and apply
Sound Connections & The MU present: What do Music Education Hubs mean for me? Sound Connections and the Musicians' Union invite you to spend the day with us on Tuesday 30 October to answer this and many other questions around the new music education landscape. The free seminar will include presentations, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and a panel discussion exploring the new world of working with hubs. Book your free ticket
Just starting out? Then come along to Start Up! Come along to this jam-packed free half day session on Thursday 15 November, where you'll get the opportunity to find out about who we are and what we do. Start Up! will take you on an informative journey around the world of music education and give an insight into what it's like to work as a music leader. Find out more and book your free ticket
Music in schools: promoting good practice Following on from their "Music in Schools" report in March 2012, OFSTED have released "Music in Schools: promoting good practice" - professional development materials to promote dialogue between music teachers, headteachers and music hub leaders. Find out more and download the materials
Other upcoming opportunities
Drake Music - Kids Connect project Drake Music has 16 places for disabled children and young people aged 10-14 years for Kids Connect - an out-of-schools accessible orchestra project. Click here for more information
Early Years training Music House for Children has announced new dates for their Music and Movement Early Years training. Click here to find out more
ROH Youth Opera Company The Royal Opera House is looking for talented young people aged 9-11 to attend a series of fun workshops, potentially leading onto an informal workshop audition for their innovative Youth Opera Company. Email Eleanor for further details
Associate National Manager opportunities Drake Music has two exciting job vacancies - one specialising in Consultancy & Training and the other in Research & Development. Find out more and apply
Assistant Music Worker vacancy Hammersmith and Fulham Action on Disability are looking for an assistant to work alongside their Lead Music Worker. Click here to find out more
Roundhouse projects Two very exciting performing arts projects for 16-25 year olds - led by spoken word artist Polarbear and cabaret star Scottee - are looking for participants. Find out more about the projects
Urban Development Vocal Collective Calling all singers, MCs and Producers! The Urban Development Vocal Collective are looking for new members to join their team. Find out more
Networking event MeWe360 presents 'MeWe exchange', a networking evening for creative entrepreneurs on 26 September. More information here
Free course for Artists Gallions Primary School are offering a free 2-day course for practising artists, exploring how to engage children with 'real' pieces of artwork and philosophy. Click here for more information
Out and About Over the last fortnight we have met with Attitude is Everything, Rich Mix, Deutsche Bank, Sing Up, Beggars Group, Roundhouse, Music for Youth, CM, Arts Council England and Making Music, attended the AYM Progression meeting in Birmingham, Early Arts Roundtable at the London Early Years Foundation, Rich Mix season launch, London Jazz Festival launch, Young Londoners Participation Network's seminar and Kuumba's Advance Network at City Hall, and spent a day at No.10 Downing Street work-shadowing in the Prime Minister's Office.
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