Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs are delighted to offer young musicians from schools and hub supported activities the opportunity to perform on the main stage at Devon County Show 2024. We are looking for young musicians from Torbay and Devon schools to perform on Thursday 16 May and Friday 17 May. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the musical talent of our young people and provide a much needed outlet to perform and experience live music again. As usual, performers and accompanying staff will benefit from free access to the rest of the showground for the whole day.
Based at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, The Bushell Youth Community Orchestra (BYCO) provide opportunities that develop and enrich local young orchestral musicians. An open day for all prospective instrumentalists is being held on Tuesday 20 February to which all our established orchestral members are invited. During the day, our orchestra members will act as mentors to the young people attending the workshop and also have the chance to spend the day rehearsing and improving their musicianship, by working with our peripatetic music teachers. The initial timings are a 11.30am start with a 3.00pm finish, more information will follow once I have an idea of the number of people attending the workshop day.
Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs are working in collaboration with Plymouth Music Education Hub to deliver a series of three Secondary Music Networking events across the region. Dave Perrett (Secondary music adviser for Plymouth Music Education Hub), will be facilitating discussions around several areas e.g. planning and sequencing curriculum music, the challenges facing composition in the classroom and exam board specific discussions. We will also be launching a region wide Battle of the Bands for Devon, Torbay and Plymouth with regional heats being in Newton Abbot, Barnstaple and Plympton. Be sure not to miss this important networking opportunity with like-minded peers.
Secondary Network Meetings will take place (in-person) on the following dates:
- Thursday 18 January | Coombeshead Academy, Newton Abbot
- Thursday 25 January | Petroc College, Barnstaple
- Thursday 1 February | Plympton Academy, Plymouth
Join expert vocal practitioners Debbie Kent and Anthony Chamberlain to develop your skills and confidence in leading singing in primary schools. As part of this FREE practical session, we will explore vocal warm ups, choosing suitable repertoire, encouraging boys to sing, establishing and leading a school choir, and how to use singing to support wellbeing. Anthony and Debbie will also look at how digital resources like Charanga can be used to support singing in your school.
There are two opportunities to engage with this valuable CPD opportunity for primary colleagues:
- 3.45-5.30pm Thursday 8 February 2024 | Newport Community School Primary Academy, Barnstaple
- 3.45-5.30pm Thursday 22 February 2024 | Horrabridge Primary School, Yelverton
Application for the National Youth Jazz Collective Summer School 2024 are now open. NYJC’s Summer School is for England’s most gifted and talented young jazz musicians aged 14-18. We welcome players of all styles, traditions and instruments who are ready to extend their interactive improvisation and compositional skills – developing your level of ability and confidence through an exciting and eclectic programme of improvised music, supported by inspirational world class guidance. Apply now and learn from some of the nation's leading jazz educators.
We would like to remind colleagues that all secondary schools are eligible to receive Hub funding to support instrumental and vocal tuition. Applications are now open for the spring term and will close at half term. Get in touch if you have any queries about this initiative.
Join Jon Galling, Senior Education Safeguarding Officer for Devon County Council, and Lewis Gibbs, Music Education Hub Lead for Devon and Torbay, lead this FREE Child Protection Level 2 training. This course is specifically tailored to the needs of Visiting Music Teachers and Music Educators working across multiple schools and settings, and is certified by Devon Education Services.
There are two opportunities to complete this FREE training:
- 4.00-5.30pm Wednesday 31 January 2024
- 9.30-11.00am Monday 13 May 2024 (KS2 SATS Week)
By completing this course, schools and settings where you work can be assured that you meet their statutory obligations; are trained in safeguarding pupils; and have an awareness of the different categories of abuse and safeguarding risks to pupils, as well as reminding you of your safeguarding responsibilities.
Informal Music Chats
Various dates | Online
Secondary Music Network Meetings
Thursday 18 January | Coombeshead Academy, Newton Abbot
Thursday 25 January | Petroc College, Barnstaple
Thursday 1 February | Plympton Academy, Plymouth
North Devon Music Conference 2024
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Halsannery House, Bideford
Mid Devon Music Conference 2024
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Cullompton Community Centre
Sing! Vocal CPD for primary school colleagues
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Newport Community School Primary Academy, Barnstaple
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Horrabridge Primary School, Yelverton
Early Years Music in Continuous Provision
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Online
Early Years Music: Songs for Musical Learning
Friday 3 May | Devon Education Services Willand Offices
Devon Music Education Conference 2024
Friday 24 May 2024 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre
The Bushell Youth Community Orchestra Workshop
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Coombeshead Academy, Newton Abbot
BSO Set Works Live 2024
Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Plymouth Marjon University SOLD OUT!
Thursday 29 February 2024 | Uffculme School
Devon County Show
16-18 May 2024 | Westpoint, Exeter
The Mix 2024
5-6 July 2024 | Bridwell Park, Uffculme
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