Music Manifesto

Songs for Valentine's

Sun, 01 June 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A romantic afternoon concert.

National Festival of Music for Youth

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The world's largest youth music festival.

Spring Concert

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Annual Spring Concert featuring Brass Band, Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Chorale, African Drumming Group and soloists.

3T's

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Creative, dynamic and effective method of teaching numeracy using music.

Music and Movement

Thu, 01 May 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Looking at cross-artform practice and simple ways to develop dance in response to music.

London Music Technology Teachers' Forum

Mon, 28 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The third event of a project bringing together music technology teachers, graduates and those involved or interested in music technology education to share knowledge, contacts, resources, experiences and opportunities.

Teaching Music Effectively (TME)

Fri, 25 April 2008 10:42:00 GMT

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music's four-day tutor training course.

The Magic of Music

Fri, 25 April 2008 10:40:00 GMT

National music project featuring ten inner-city school choirs climaxes in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Make your own musical instruments from junk

Fri, 25 April 2008 10:40:00 GMT

Creating musical instruments from everyday materials.

Singposium 2008

Fri, 25 April 2008 10:39:00 GMT

Singing workshops for choral and group singing

Yell Well! Belting Made Safe and Simple

Tue, 08 April 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Learn, or learn to teach, the controversial art of belting - a controversial and often misunderstood voice quality.

Which Way Now II - free careers fair

Mon, 07 April 2008 05:44:00 GMT

Find your ideal career in music education.

Women in the Music Industry Event

Fri, 04 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Why are women under represented in many areas of the music industry workforce? And if you are interested in a career in the industry, just how do you go about it?

Glosfolk 'Make a Song and Dance'

Thu, 27 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A showcase for Glosfolk members and friends including performances, dance displays and workshops.

Making Tracks with the BBC Concert Orchestra

Tue, 25 March 2008 06:09:00 GMT

Concerts for primary school children in Stevenage, Grantham and Norwich.

Surviving as a Rock Singer - Vocal Workshop

Tue, 25 March 2008 06:09:00 GMT

How to make the sounds you want without hurting your voice. A one-day course for yellers, screamers, belters and any other rock singers who are tired of sore throats.

Introduction to Kodaly

Tue, 25 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This 1-day workshop will give an introduction to the Kodály Principles of Music Education in Early Years.

Using Free Software in the Classroom

Thu, 13 March 2008 10:25:00 GMT

Are you looking to make use of some of the free packages available? Then this course is for you!

Bring & Sing!

Thu, 13 March 2008 10:25:00 GMT

A repertoire sharing day for leaders of young choirs.

Counting the Cost

Thu, 13 March 2008 10:19:00 GMT

A one-day course for organisations using a Full Cost Recovery model within their financial management systems.

Young Voices in the Tees Valley in action

Tue, 11 March 2008 11:04:00 GMT

Free concert showcasing young singers from the Tees Valley.

Tees Valley Early Years Music Network Day

Tue, 11 March 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A day of workshops, networking, talks and consultation on early years music.

Tees Valley Brass Band Fest

Tue, 11 March 2008 10:25:00 GMT

Come and hear the delights of the brass band groups resident in the Tees Valley.

Darbar South Asian Music Festival

Tue, 26 February 2008 03:26:00 GMT

The largest gathering of Indian classical musicians outside of India.

Holmfirth High School Young Musician of the Year

Mon, 25 February 2008 10:17:00 GMT

Gala concert and competition to find the first HHS Young Musician of the Year.

Tunes Times Tables

Mon, 18 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Creative, dynamic and effective method of teaching numeracy through music.

University of Surrey Symphony Orchestra and Choir

Wed, 13 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The orchestra play Mahler's Symphony No 2 in C minor.

Salomon Orchestra @ St. John's

Thu, 07 February 2008 06:25:00 GMT

Strauss, Sibelius and Mendelssohn played by London's leading non-professional symphony orchestra.

National Youth Brass Band Championships

Mon, 04 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A brass band event for young people.

Setting up Your Small Music Business

Mon, 28 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This 1-day session is led by David Ferguson and designed to help inform you on the best structure for your business or partnership.

London International Music Show

Thu, 24 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The world's largest music-making exhibition - and school groups go free.

Holocaust Memorial 2008

Fri, 18 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sense of Sound reflect on on the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2008: Imagine, Remember, Reflect, React.

Barnsley Metropolitan Band & Barnsley Town Concert

Tue, 15 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Brass concert

Association of British Orchestras Conference 2008

Mon, 14 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This year's theme focuses on the role of British orchestras in their local communities as well as their position in the emerging worldwide markets.

Summer Musical Fun

Fri, 11 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Summer concert supported by Unlock the Music

TS Eliot Festival

Fri, 11 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A day devoted to poetry and music around the poet TS Eliot.

Tim Steiner Advanced Musical Leadership Masterclas

Tue, 08 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This day will explore advanced techniques and skills of leadership in music workshop and performance contexts.

The Lancashire Singing Squad

Tue, 08 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

If you use, or want to use, singing to help teach music in Lancashire, you should be part of The Squad.

London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 02 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A concert of Janacek, Strauss and Dvorak conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong.

MusicLeader North East - Ways Into Workshops 08

Thu, 20 December 2007 10:26:00 GMT

Two-day residential course exploring music-making in the community.

Reviewing and Developing Workshop Practice

Thu, 20 December 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Oone-day course for those who want to review and develop their workshop practice.

Sheffield CPD Network

Thu, 20 December 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Session looking at marketing and fundraising in the arts.

An Introduction to Workshop Leading

Wed, 19 December 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Phil Mullen's popular workshop for beginner music leaders.

Brain-based Learning

Wed, 19 December 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Fun, inspirational and highly practical workshop led by Trevor Hawes.

Young Performers Stage

Tue, 18 December 2007 05:49:00 GMT

Free all-day event with live bands and singers.

Musical Leadership Masterclass

Tue, 18 December 2007 05:45:00 GMT

Tim Steiner from Guildhall School of Music and Drama explores advanced leadership techniques in workshop and performance contexts.

Sheffield CPD Network

Tue, 18 December 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Professional development network for music practitioners.

Jazz Saxophone Masterclass

Mon, 10 December 2007 10:58:00 GMT

Jazz saxophone masterclass with Greg Abate, ex-lead alto player from the Ray Charles Orchestra

Swing Bridge Singers 20th Anniversary

Wed, 05 December 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Celebrating 20 years of Tyneside's premier youth choir, with special guests Black Voices.

Safety Audit: Children and Vulnerable Groups

Mon, 26 November 2007 12:00:00 GMT

One-day session on legislation and guidelines around working with children and vulnerable groups.

Music in Early Childhood

Mon, 26 November 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The eleventh in a series of seminars from the Royal College of Music's Music Education Research Team.

VCS Engage training

Mon, 26 November 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Free training for VCS organisations on the new commissioning process.

Future Sounds

Fri, 16 November 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Music industry seminar, Gloucester

Soundbeam discovery day

Tue, 06 November 2007 05:03:00 GMT

What's a Soundbeam? An invisible, expanding keyboard in space, of course! Find out more...

Three Years On!

Tue, 06 November 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Films, exhibitions and live performances celebrating three years of Devon Artsculture.

MusicLearningLive! 2008

Thu, 25 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Your first key event of 2008, not just a conference but a festival of music education.

Humlen ved det hele

Fri, 19 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

English translation: Hops with everything. Beer and folk music weekend in Denmark.

Schools Music Association Conference

Wed, 17 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The Music Manifesto's Marc Jaffrey is keynote speaker.

Philip Glass schools music project

Mon, 15 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A music project for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils based on the music of Philip Glass. Showcased at the Barbican Centre.

The Big Sing 2007

Thu, 11 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A big day of singing your heart out and learning from real experts.

Musical Futures CPD

Tue, 09 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Continuing Professional Development sessions for teachers and music practitioners who want to find out more about Musical Futures.

Under 18 Electric Proms

Thu, 04 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A week of workshops for aspiring producers, sound engineers, MCs, DJs, beatboxers and filmmakers.

Arts & Kids Week

Thu, 04 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Classic FM's Arts & Kids Week is a great opportunity to get young people involved in the arts.

Introduction to Kodaly

Mon, 01 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

One-day workshop introducing Kodaly Principles of Music Education in Early Years.

The Music Leaders' Marketplace

Mon, 01 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A chance for music leaders to promote their services, give demonstrations and entice potential 'buyers'.

MusicLeader London courses

Mon, 01 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

From marketing to music theory to learning how to set up an PA system, MusicLeader is ready to teach the skills you need.

Arts Award Advisor Training

Mon, 01 October 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A one-day course for artists, tutors, managers and teachers who want to support young people’s music making by becoming an Arts Award Adviser (Bronze/Silver level).

Young East Sussex Singers Concert 2007

Fri, 28 September 2007 06:09:00 GMT

Youth choir, concert, sussex

Musical Fun and Games

Fri, 28 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The first of four CPD days for music practitioners in Sheffield.

Project Managers' Forums

Fri, 28 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

'Music and Health' is the subject for the first session in the Yorkshire Project Managers' Forum.

Songs for Life

Wed, 26 September 2007 05:28:00 GMT

Unlock the Music

Whole Class Instrumental and Vocal Teaching

Wed, 26 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

This two-day conference is the biggest event so far in the development of whole class instrumental and vocal work.

Music Live 2007

Wed, 19 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The biggest music-making event in the UK

Youth Music Week

Wed, 19 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A week-long extravaganza of musical happenings.

Practical Vocal Anatomy and Physiology Masterclass

Mon, 17 September 2007 10:15:00 GMT

This multi-disciplinary training day explores the key structures of the larynx, vocal tract and breathing apparatus.

Advanced Voice Teacher Training Course

Mon, 17 September 2007 10:13:00 GMT

An intensive two-day course exploring contemporary vocal technique with an emphasis on physiology and evidence-based tools.

The 21st Century Singer - Rock & Pop Vocal Course

Mon, 17 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Explore how to make the sounds you need for safe rock, pop and theatre singing with presenters including a vocal coach, speech therapist and physio.

Sounds Creative

Fri, 14 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

FREE networking and information event for community musicians in and around Colchester.

The Voice Explained

Fri, 14 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A one-day workshop focusing on singing for primary and secondary school teachers.

Sense of Sound singing courses

Thu, 13 September 2007 10:19:00 GMT

Introduction to Singing and Singing in Harmony courses led by Sense of Sound

Grand Union Orchestra - On Liberation Street

Wed, 12 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The multicultural Grand Union Orchestra augmented with local performers from Gateshead and Newcastle.

London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 12 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A dramatic programme of music inspired by redemption and renewal, featuring Debussy, Strauss and Wagner.

Gigbeth 2007

Tue, 11 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Possibly the country's most diverse music festival...

Pensions for Artists Seminar

Tue, 11 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A FREE seminar giving invaluable pensions advice to artists

Preach What You Practice!

Tue, 11 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A MusicLeader Yorkshire and Sound Sense network day

Guildford County School Gala Concert

Tue, 11 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

An evening of music from the young people of specialist music college, Guildford County School.

FREE Recorder Revolution Conference

Tue, 11 September 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A one-day extravaganza of inspirational teaching ideas for primary school teachers and music co-ordinators. Part of the Brighton Early Music Festival.

Festival of British Youth Orchestras

Fri, 31 August 2007 05:43:00 GMT

Annual event showcasing the best youth orchestras and ensembles from across the UK. Runs 11 August to 2 September.

Inspiring Voices - the ABCD Annual Convention

Wed, 29 August 2007 04:04:00 GMT

singing, conducting, course, repertoire

FREE Creative Youth Consultation Seminar

Fri, 17 August 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A free seminar for those working with young people and the arts in the North East.

CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy

Mon, 06 August 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The inaugural concert of the CBSO Youth Orchestra's virtuoso chamber group.

Learn to teach singing with the National Youth Choir.

Fri, 22 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A one day workshop as part of Sing London

Sing London

Thu, 07 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Sing London is a festival to get the whole of London singing. All kinds of people, singing all kinds of music in all kinds of places. Join in and get singing!

A&C Black's Roald Dahl Musical Extravaganza

Tue, 05 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A tail-twistingly treacherous musical extravaganza!

Stories with Musical Development

Tue, 05 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT

An inspiring event with music making and storytelling activities to engage children in composing, performing and loving to read through song.

A&C Black's The Singing Storycloth

Tue, 05 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Five stories from Nigeria, Scotland, India, China and America performed by Obelon Art & Puppetry Company, are told through an innovative mix of rich and colourful puppetry, storytelling and song.

Faber Music Annouces UK education Roadshow

Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Faber Music are putting on its first ever Education Roadshow in June, which will tour the UK.

Conference on arts in mental health

Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A free event aimed at looking at the value of arts within mental health and learning disability settings has had to switch venues to cope with demand.

Play It Again with the BBC Orchestras

Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The BBC is running a series of events across the UK where children, families and individuals can play and sing along with one of its orchestras.

National Festival of Music for Youth

Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A celebration of young music in the UK.

Mix XL - Devon Schools Music Festival

Thu, 03 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A showcase of professional and community musicians, plus performances from primary and secondary schools.

Loop Digital Culture Festival

Thu, 05 April 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Loop audiovisual festival, Brighton

Singposium 2007: Towards a Singing Nation

Mon, 02 April 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Come and take part in this exciting singing forum with demonstrations, workshops and presentations.

East Festival: The Big Sing

Fri, 16 March 2007 04:08:00 GMT

A singing workshop in East London led by Laka D and Suzi Zumpe.

Grand Union's music youth orchestra

Tue, 13 March 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Looking Up

Thu, 22 February 2007 12:31:00 GMT

A one day event looking at increasing the visibility of Black and Minority Ethnic work in community music.

THE 7X Factor

Thu, 01 February 2007 12:00:00 GMT

At 7pm on July 7th 2007, 7 musicians from Somerset who were under 17 on the 7th of January 2007 will play 7 new contemporary self penned pieces of music.

First Aid for Steel Pans

Wed, 20 December 2006 03:34:00 GMT

Steel Pan tuning and training.

Sing for Health

Fri, 15 December 2006 07:24:00 GMT

Singing vocal health techniques.

ABO Conference 2007

Mon, 13 November 2006 12:00:00 GMT

A day of high-profile education events at the Association of British Orchestras’ 2007 Conference in Manchester.

Pathfinders: The North West

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

As the Music Manifesto Pathfinder programme comes to a close, we hear how a unique strategic alliance between organisations in the North West gave rise to some memorable musical moments.

What has changed in KS3?

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Creativity is at the core of the new KS3 music curriculum, along with more autonomy and flexibility for schools in the way they teach.

Signatory of the Month #6

Tue, 29 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Watch the video to see how children in Tower Hamlets have been inspired by a wealth of new playground songs.

Q&A: Sing Up Area Leaders

Tue, 22 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sing Up Area Leaders are an essential part of the Music Manifesto's National Singing Programme. Kathleen Still tells us how she's bringing more singing to Bath and North Somerset.

Pathfinders: The Roundhouse

Tue, 15 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

As the Music Manifesto Pathfinder programme comes to a close, we find out how the Roundhouse's starry connections have encouraged young people in London to make music.

What's so great about music? #4

Tue, 08 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Writer and musician Andrew Peggie meets 16-year-old songwriter Ruth, who says music keeps her 'calm and positive'.

Audio: What is transition?

Wed, 02 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Musicians from the Creative Transitions project share their views.

Creative Transitions: what they said

Wed, 02 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Read some of the feedback from the Creative Transitions project, part of the Music Manifesto Pathfinder programme.

Creative Transitions gallery

Wed, 02 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Students from Newcastle, Redcar and Darlington gathered to enjoy music-making at the culmination of the Creative Transitions project.

Getting engaged

Wed, 02 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT

How the Sage Gateshead's Creative Transitions project has succeeded in engaging hard-to-reach students with music.

Signatory of the Month #5

Fri, 28 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Find out how one Ealing primary school has got every single student singing and playing an instrument, thanks to teacher and composer Liz Sharma.

Q&A: Sing Up Communities

Thu, 20 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

What's a Sing Up Community? We ask Jo Hunter from Sing Up to explain all.

Marc's diary - 19.03.08

Wed, 19 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Music Manifesto Development Director Marc Jaffrey visits two special schools and witnesses the best creative practice he's seen for a long time...

Sistema Scotland: Update

Tue, 18 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Nicola Killean, director of children's orchestral project Sistema Scotland tells us how she hopes to transform the lives of children on one of Scotland's most deprived estates.

MusicLearningLive: ABC Creative Music

Thu, 06 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Find out more about the ABC method of creative music making, and how make improvisation 'safe' in the classroom.

MusicLearningLive: Vocal Union

Wed, 05 March 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Watch vocal leader Sharon Durant demonstrate some of her great warm-up exercises for primary singers.

Signatory of the Month #4

Fri, 29 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Flautist, poet, vocal trickster and educator Keith Waithe is our latest Signatory of the Month.

Resource review: Dogs and Birds

Fri, 29 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Win a complete set of Dogs and Birds piano teaching materials for young learners.

What's so great about music? #3

Tue, 26 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Writer and musician Andrew Peggie meets Leeds musicians Rajinder and Gurinder, who study Indian classical music.

MusicLearningLive: the Singing Ambassador

Thu, 21 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Howard Goodall tells us why the next two years are critical if we want to change the musical landscape.

MusicLearningLive: music technology tips

Wed, 20 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Music tech expert Karen O'Brien deals with some common music technology problems.

MusicLearningLive: raising your profile

Wed, 20 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Kathryn Deane, director of Sound Sense, gives advice on how to raise your profile as a community musician.

MusicLearningLive: tips for informal learning

Wed, 20 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Music teacher Anna Gower gives her tips for integrating informal learning into the classroom.

MusicLearningLive: Howard Goodall's keynote speech

Tue, 19 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Listen to Howard Goodall's keynote speech from the MusicLearningLive conference.

The Big School Sing Up

Mon, 18 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Your school could be singing on local radio thanks to a tuneful new initiative from Sing Up.

£5000 prize for music mogul of the future

Mon, 18 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sway and Sandi Thom launch new online competition to show young entrepreneurs how to make their mark in the music business.

Interview: Gareth Malone

Thu, 07 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Choirmaster Gareth Malone gives us the lowdown in his latest televisual challenge.

Interview: Richard Hallam

Wed, 06 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The new Music Participation Director explains how in just a few years' time our musical landscape will be transformed.

MusicLearningLive gallery

Tue, 05 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Pictures from the weekend's music education conference.

MusicLearningLive! 2008

Mon, 04 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Musicians and educators gathered at the Sage Gateshead this weekend to share skills, debate the state of the sector, and most of all, make music!

Signatory of the Month #3

Thu, 24 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Meet January's Signatory of the Month, singing teacher and musical life coach Lizzie Perring, whose career really began when she lost her voice.

State of Play: One year on

Thu, 17 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

It's one year since Music Manifesto's groundbreaking State of Play festival - time to revisit some of the highlights, including Sir Ken Robinson's inspiring speech on creativity.

Video: The Schools Prom

Tue, 15 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Follow two groups of talented young musicians performing at the Music for Youth Schools Prom.

Twenty-first century technology

Tue, 15 January 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Check out the latest in music software and e-learning from the BETT educational technology show.

Meet the MMPAG: Aimee