Music conference champions radical ‘learning through music’ practices in Bristol schools
Bristol music educators are leading the way in introducing a new way of learning in local schools and 'out of school' projects and their work is being highlighted in a conference this February.
Schools like Horfield C.E.V.C Primary School are pioneering the idea of the ‘creative curriculum’ or learning in more imaginative ways, and the Bristol Music Educators Festival, hosted by music education organisations including Gathering Voices and Sing Up, will look at how using music and singing in particular helps children learn more quickly and effectively.
Speakers at the conference include Kirsten Graham from Horfield C.E.V.C Primary School whose success in learning through singing has earned them the only Sing Up Platinum Award in the South West for their exceptional approach, and Professor Martin Ashley, formerly of UWE, whose research on the benefits of singing for increasing boys confidence is acclaimed.
Hannah Klewin, the event organiser, said “The theme of the conference is very timely, as the benefits of singing for health have recently come into the public eye. Our speakers are all at the forefront of cutting edge music education practices, so the conference will really benefit teachers, music leaders or those with an interest in learning through music.”
The Bristol Music Educators Festival takes place at Soundworks in Southville Methodist Church on Wednesday 3rd February. Places cost £15 for new attenders and can be booked by calling Hannah Klewin on 07980 765947 or by email on Hannah [at] gatheringvoices [dot] org [dot] uk
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