03Feb

Music conference champions radical ‘learning through music’ practices in Bristol schools

Bristol teachers are leading the way in introducing a new way of learning in local schools and their work is being highlighted in a conference this February.

Schools like Horfield Primary are pioneering the idea of the ‘creative curriculum’ or learning in more imaginative ways, and the Bristol Music Educators Festival, hosted by music education organisations including Gathering Voices and Sing Up!, will look at how using music and singing in particular helps children learn more quickly and effectively.

Speakers at the conference include Kirsten Graham from Horfield Primary whose success in learning through singing has earned them the only platinum Sing Up! award for advances in music teaching in the South West, and Professor Martin Ashley, formerly of UWE, whose research on the benefits of singing for increasing boys confidence is well known.

Hannah Klewin, the event organiser, said “The theme of the conference is very timely, as the benefits of singing for health have recently come into the public eye. Our speakers are all at the forefront of cutting edge music education practices, so the conference will really benefit teachers, music leaders or those with an interest in music or learning.”

The Bristol Music Educators Festival takes place at Soundworks in Southville Methodist Church on Wednesday 3rd February. Places cost £15 for new attenders and can be booked by calling Hannah Klewin on 07980 765947 or by email on Hannah@gatheringvoices.org.uk

09.30AM - 04:30PM |