SSAT 2008 Music Conference
Location: Manchester
Date: 05/11/2008
Type: Live event
Join music college leaders, music teachers, lead practitioners and national music education experts for two lively days of exploring the latest musical teaching and learning practice, exchanging ideas and enjoying live performances.
Who should attend?
• Headteachers, senior leaders and directors of specialism in music colleges
• Music teachers and coordinators in all affiliated schools
• Colleagues from affiliated local authority music services
Keynote speakers include:
• Feargal Sharkey, Chief Executive, British Music Rights
• Dick Hallam, Music Participation Director
• Jonty Stockdale, Principal Designate RNCM
Interactive workshop themes include:
• National initiatives such as Sing Up, Musical Futures and the Wider Opportunities Programme
• How music can help improve standards across the curriculum
• New schemes of work, including the use of new technologies
• Working with HE and creative industries to support curriculum delivery
This year’s event also includes:
• Practical music-making opportunities
• School performances and showcases
• Workshops led by schools and lead practitioners
• An exhibition of music resources and services
• Advice sessions from SSAT
• A three-course conference dinner and overnight accommodation
Date: 5-6 November
Venue: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Full two-day package: £425