Building an Inclusive Music Curriculum: Conference 2023
Friday 30 June at The Albert Hall, Nottingham – with Keynote Speaker Professor Nate Holder
Every child should have the opportunity to participate in music education irrespective of their circumstances. Join colleagues from across the East Midlands to discover exciting ways to support the creation of your School Music Development Plan.
The day includes workshops for primary, secondary and SEND settings from leading experts, as well as opportunities to network with school and music hub colleagues from across the region.
9.30–11.00am Introductions and Keynote
Room: Main Space, led by Nate Holder
Room: Main Space, led by Simon Toyne
11.20am–12.00pm School Music Development Plan
PRIMARY – Room: Main Space, led by Jimmy Rotherham | SECONDARY – Room: Balmoral, led by Hannah Wallis-Windle | SEND – Room: Osborne Lounge 3, led by Sarah Share
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12.10–1.15pm Workshop session 1
Room: Syndicate 2, led by Francis Winston
Room: City Suite, led by Rebecca Beavis
Room: Main Space, led by Hayley Sanderson
Room: Balmoral, led by Gideon Malitskie
Room: Syndicate 1, led by James Smith and Jonathan Ward
Room: Osborne Lounge, led by Ben Sellers
Room: Syndicate 3, led by Frazer Hinchley
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2.00–3.05pm Workshop session 2
Room: Syndicate 2, led by Francis Winston
Room: City Suite, led by Rebecca Beavis
Room: Main Space, led by Hayley Sanderson
Room: Balmoral, led by Elle Williams and Shaun Crate
Room: Syndicate 1, led by James Smith and John Barron
Room: Osborne Lounge, led by Ben Sellers
Room: Syndicate 3, led by Frazer Hinchley
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3.10–4.15pm Closing sessions
Room: Main Space, led by Nate Holder, with UpRising Project update from Ben Sellers and closing remarks by Jayne Briggs and Vicki Brown
Room: Main Space, led by Ian Burton and Vicki Brown, with the Nottingham Robin Hood Youth Orchestra
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All day drop in – UpRising Sensory and Tech Space
Alongside workshops on Attachment and Trauma and Inclusive Ensembles, The UpRising team will host a unique breakout space for delegates to experience two key elements of inclusive music-making: multi-sensory activities and assistive technology.
Pop in to experience a multi-sensory space designed to engage pupils with a variety of additional needs, or try out one of several pieces of assistive technologies designed to support pupils with physical impairments. This is also a great opportunity to discuss any specific access barriers your pupils are experiencing with one of our team. Everyone welcome!
All day Exhibition
Visit the exhibition space to chat, connect, and explore how partners from across the industry can support you and your work, with trade stands from ABRSM, Charanga, Collins Music, Digit Music, Every Copy Counts, MusicFirst, Naxos Music, Ocarina Workshop, RM Resources (TTS) and Warwick Music.
About this conference
This conference is for music teachers and education practitioners working in primary, secondary and SEND across the hubs of the East Midlands – Derby and Derbyshire, Leicester and Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Rutland.