Bristol Beacon, in collaboration with Music Mark, present a Talk Into Action conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Music Education sector.
With a focus on ensuring music is for everyone, Bristol Beacon and Music Mark bring a packed and interactive day of workshops and a special performance, exploring how to take meaningful action for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in music education.
The day will include a keynote from Professor Nate Holder, addressing bias and underrepresentation in music classrooms, departments, music education hubs and boards.
Ticket information
Full Price: £216.01 incl. booking fee
Discounted tickets:
- Available for Bristol Beacon Musical Schools and all Bristol schools via discount codes. Please apply code when prompted in checkout.
- Discounts for Music Mark members, students and job seekers available on the Music Mark website.
Timings
Arrival: 09:30
Lunch: 12:30
End time: 16:30
Who is this event for?
This conference is designed for music educators.
This might include headteachers, primary school teachers, peripatetic music tutors, governors or senior leaders of music education organisations.
A FREE ticket for a school governor will be offered to all Bristol schools who book for a teacher and/or SLT member to attend. No need to book them a ticket – you will be contacted after booking to arrange the complimentary governor place.
What is included with your ticket?
Your ticket includes lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and access to all sessions, workshops, keynotes and exhibition.
Enhance your practice and enrich your music teaching
As part of Music Mark’s series of regional conferences across the country, this is a day to discover actionable ways to develop an equitable, diverse, and inclusive practice as a music educator.
Whether you’re a headteacher, primary school teacher, peripatetic music tutor or senior leader of a music education organisation, come away with actionable learnings and practical takeaways. There’s even a chance for SLT and School Governors to join us on an exclusive ‘backstage’ building site tour of the transformed Bristol Beacon venue, due to reopen this Autumn.
Conference Programme
Keynote
Decolonising the Curriculum – Professor Nate Holder
Professor Nate Holder brings his passion and skill to help us all look rigorously at curriculum content, to address bias and underrepresentation in music classrooms, departments, hubs and boards as he has done both nationally and internationally over the last few years.
From this session you will take away meaningful and practical actions to ensure your curriculum and pedagogy is equitable, diverse and inclusive.
Prof Nate Holder BA (Hons), MMus is a musician, author, international speaker and music education consultant. He leads CPD training and workshops helping to address bias, and underrepresentation in music classrooms, departments, hubs and boards. He has performed or recorded with Ghetts, Emeli Sandé and Ed Sheeran, and has consulted or worked with the BBC, Hal Leonard Europe and Collins Music. As well as serving on different advisory boards, he has written eight books.
Lessons for Everyone: Inclusion through Differentiation
Lessons for Everyone: Inclusion through Differentiation
Led by Tara Baggott, SEND music specialist
With a focus on Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Tara will talk about how to differentiate music lessons for small groups and whole class – within the context of young people with hearing impairments and additional needs. Tara will be showing clips from practical sessions delivered at Elmfield School for Deaf Children and discussing how lessons are adapted to suit the needs of each individual within the group.
There will also be a signed singing performance from the children of Elmfield School for Deaf Children.
A Creative Approach to Repertoire and Instrumentation
A Creative Approach to Repertoire and Instrumentation
Led by Siobhan Clough, National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) music leader and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Resound violinist
This workshop offers opportunities for participants to play music together on accessible musical instruments such as the Clarion, Seaboard Rise, ODD ball, and MiMU gloves.
Siobhan will discuss her experience as a musician with a hearing impairment and discuss how a creative approach to repertoire choice, resource-sharing and access to adaptive musical instruments can enable all children to be included in any musical activity.
Music Curriculum Delivery for Non-Specialist Teachers
Music Curriculum Delivery for Non-Specialist Teachers
Led by Kirsten Cunningham, Horfield CEVC Primary School and Richard Croughan, Primary Music Lead at Bristol Beacon
A practical workshop to launch the newest units of the award-winning Bristol Music Curriculum. With a focus on active and inclusive music making in the classroom, there are units for EYFS and Year 1 (including continuous provision) as well as brand new units for KS2.
This session has been devised to make teaching music approachable and enjoyable for non-specialist teachers in primary schools.
What the new National Plan for Music Education means for schools
What the new National Plan for Music Education means for schools
Led by Adam Kent, Director for Creative Learning and Engagement at Bristol Beacon
Hear more about Bristol Beacon’s response to the National Plan for Music Education (Department for Education June 2022). This session is for headteachers, and music subject leads and will cover what is being asked of schools and how Bristol Beacon is supporting schools in making music an inclusive subject for every child.
Social Prescribing and Music
Social Prescribing and Music
Led by Music for Good in partnership with Cornwall Music Hub
This session explores the question: ‘How do we break down the barriers of exclusion, poor health, and lack of opportunity that prevent people from accessing the transformative world of music making?’
Be introduced to some of the learning and developments from a Music for Well-being programme delivered in a GP surgery as part of Social Prescribing in Cornwall.
By adopting a person-centred approach and collaborating with communities, partners, and skilled music practitioners, we can provide a more holistic solution increasing the musical, personal and social outcomes for individuals and communities experiencing barriers.
Exclusive site tours of the Bristol Beacon venue
Exclusive site tours of the Bristol Beacon venue
For Headteachers/SLT and School Governors
Come ‘backstage’ on a tour of our new performance spaces and education suite. Guided by a site manager and a member of the Bristol Beacon education team, come and see the spaces we are building for your school’s young people to use for performance, rehearsal and participation.
(PPE: hard hat, boots, hi-vis vest and gloves are provided.)
Day Schedule
09.30 Arrival and registration
10.00 Welcome Address (Bridget Whyte and Adam Kent)
10.10 Performance from Elmfield School for Deaf children. Lessons for Everyone: Inclusion through Differentiation (Tara Baggott) Q&A.
11.00 Tea Break
11.20 Session 1:
- Music Curriculum Delivery for Non-Specialist Teachers (Kirsten Cunningham and Richard Croughan)
- A Creative Approach to Repertoire and Instrumentation (Siobhan Clough)
12.30 Lunch (provided)
13.20 Session 2:
- What the new National Plan for Music Education means for schools (Adam Kent)
- Social Prescribing and Music (Cornwall Music Hub and Music for Good)
14.20 Keynote: Decolonising the Curriculum (Nate Holder)
15.00 Tea Break
15.00 – 16.30 Optional site tours
15.15 Action stations interactive reflection session – What can we take away and implement now?
16.15 Final Word
16.30 End
About Bristol Beacon
About Bristol Beacon
We know that music is a powerful tool when placed at the heart of schools.
Our programme brings music to life for thousands of young people each year through a range of high-quality individual and whole-class tuition, curriculum resources, teacher training opportunities and inspirational experiences.
As Bristol’s music education hub, we also provide award-winning tuition from early years to age 18 and safe spaces to be creative and make music. This includes individual instrument and singing tuition, as well as the opportunity to join groups, choirs and ensembles.
About Music Mark
About Music Mark
Music Mark is the UK’s subject association for music education with a membership made up of organisations and people from across the whole music education sector.
Music Mark leads, represents and supports the highest quality of music education for all children and young people. Every music hub in England is a member and there is a growing, diverse membership in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the Channel Islands and overseas.
Their team supports, influences and connects members, delivering training and events, advising and influencing governments and NGOs and works with schools and music services.
The venue
Bridgehouse
at Bristol Beacon
Our foyer space located within Bristol Beacon where we host events, performances and conferences.
Getting to the venue
Location: Bridgehouse is located within Bristol Beacon with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bridgehouse has level access from street level with lifts to all levels. For unallocated seated performances, seats can easily be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.