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The Curriculum Music Conference® returns, this year for the first time taking place across multiple locations. This event provides a day of inspiration for primary and secondary music teachers through workshops, presentations, discussions, exhibition and networking opportunities.

The North conference will take place at Calderdale Music in Halifax on Wednesday 9th October 2024. Please return to the main events page to find the details for our other locations and dates.

A discounted price is available for Calderdale schools, thanks to our partnership with Calderdale Music, which can be selected from the ticket menu below.

This event is accredited by The CPD Group. All delegates will receive a certificate for their CPD record detailing CPD points earned by attending this event.

Programme:
09:00 Registration, Refreshments & Exhibition
09:30 Welcome from Dr Liz Stafford (MES) & Warm Up with Laura Durrans (Calderdale Music)
10:00 Discussion: What would we like to see for music in the DfE’s Curriculum Review?
10:40 Exhibitor Speed-Dating
11:20 Refreshments & Exhibition
11:50 A: Learn, Discover, Create & Assess – OGenPlus & Focus on Sound, Marcel Pusey & Richard Payne (MusicFirst)
11:50 B: Creative Composing Workshop with Elaine Sutton (Dimensions Curriculum)
12.30 A: Protecting KS4 and KS5 Music – uptake, assessment & inspiration with Marie Bessant (OCR)
12.30 B: Tailor-make your perfect curriculum with Thomas Lydon (Collins Music)
13:10 Lunch & Exhibition
14:00 A: Songdrawing – Expressing emotions through music & art with Stephanie Warrender (Laulau Learning)
14:00 B: Exploring depth, breadth and differentiation versus stretch and challenge with Marie Bessant (OCR)
14:40 A: Designing your co-curricular provision with Jack Stote (Guiseley School)
14:40 B: The power of games to supercharge children’s musicality with Tom Ward (Rocksteady Music School)
15:20 A: West African Djembe Drumming workshop with Richard McKerron (Drums for Schools)
15:20 B: Flexible music teaching for the Early Years and KS1 with Jane Cutler (Da Capo Primary)
16:00 Close

Exhibitors & Sponsors: Collins Music, Da Capo Primary Music, Dimensions Curriculum, Drums for Schools, Get Set 4 Education, Music First, Normans Musical Instruments, OCR, Rocksteady Music School, Warwick Music Group. For all exhibiting enquiries please contact us here.

Accessibility & Travel Information
The venue is in the centre of Halifax, a 10 minute walk from Halifax train station.
Chargeable parking is available in nearby town centre car parks (please note that on road parking outside the venue is limited to 4 hours only).
The venue is wheelchair accessible – please contact us for other accessibility requirements.

Accommodation Information
For those needing to stay overnight, the Premier Inn Halifax Town Centre (0.5 miles), Travelodge Halifax (1 mile) are the closest budget hotels.