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Beacon Music Centre will be closed on Tue 2 Sep due to staff training. View our standard opening times.

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Professional Development

Training events, workshops & courses for specialist and non-specialist music educators.

We offer a wide range of CPD and training event programmes to support both music specialist and non-specialist class teachers, assistants and leaders working in this space.

See what sessions are available this academic year, print off the handy CPD calendar and sign up below.

Further booking details for sessions will be released throughout the year. Times and locations of sessions may be subject to change.

How to sign up to CPD training events

View our programme of events by downloading our PDF programme or by browsing the list of opportunities on this page. To register for a chosen session:

  • Click the booking link for your chosen event
  • Complete the registration form
  • Keep a record of your confirmation email

We will email details of the event or workshop to you.

New Initial Teacher Training

Bristol BeaconFive Counties Teaching School Hub Alliance and Cathedral Schools Trust are joining forces in a groundbreaking partnership to deliver two Initial Teacher Training courses. Starting in August 2025, these courses train primary teachers with a specialism in music and specialist music teachers for secondary education.

Find out more and apply 

Upcoming CPD courses and opportunities

Booking for our CPD events is now open – keep an eye on this page for the latest booking information.

Winter repertoire sing-through and CPD (with resources) for KS1 and KS2 Winter events
Two people talk to each other while holding music

Thu 18 Sep 2025

16:30

CPD

Winter repertoire sing-through and CPD (with resources) for KS1 and KS2 Winter events

Bristol Beacon, Terrace Bar

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Music Development Support CPD
A group of people sit in a CPD session, taking notes on notepads on their laps

Fri 14 Nov 2025

09:00

CPD

Music Development Support CPD

Bristol Beacon

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