23rd March 2017
Music against Terror
In light of the wave of recent terror attacks, including yesterday’s attack on London – apparently masterminded from my home… Continue reading Music against Terror
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13th January 2017
Singing Strategy: A National Picture
On the very last day of November 2016, representatives from England’s Music Education Hubs gathered at the Singing Strategy Symposium… Continue reading Singing Strategy: A National Picture
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21st December 2016
Review of our Year 2016
So 2016, eh? Glad that’s nearly over… Although living through this year couldn’t be said to be the most positive… Continue reading Review of our Year 2016
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2nd November 2016
Charity Music Sale in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital
We are organising a charity music sale at the Singing Strategy Symposium in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. All delegates… Continue reading Charity Music Sale in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital
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5th July 2016
First CME Learner to Complete at CPD Centre West Midlands
We are thrilled to share the news that CPD Centre West Midlands, our partnership project with Target Education Alliance, has… Continue reading First CME Learner to Complete at CPD Centre West Midlands
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13th May 2016
8 Best Practice Tips for Whole Class Instrumental Teaching
Teach MUSIC not the instrument! Focus on the development of musical skills, using the instrument as the carrier for learning.… Continue reading 8 Best Practice Tips for Whole Class Instrumental Teaching
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23rd March 2016
On Diversity & Music Education
I attended the Mayor of London’s Summit on School Music yesterday, at which there was a lot of talk about… Continue reading On Diversity & Music Education
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13th February 2016
Heart Breakfast takes over ‘Excellence in Primary Music’
Ed James and Rachel New, Breakfast presenters from Heart Radio (West Midlands) made a surprise visit to ‘Excellence in Primary… Continue reading Heart Breakfast takes over ‘Excellence in Primary Music’
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4th August 2015
What constitutes effective CPD for Primary Music Teachers?
I recently read with interest the emerging findings of the Teacher Development Trust research review, ‘Developing Great Teaching: Lessons from… Continue reading What constitutes effective CPD for Primary Music Teachers?
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