Training & Events
Discover inspiring music education training and events around the UK.
Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.
Join us in person for a day of talks and workshops all designed to improve teaching practices, connect music educators and showcase inspiring work from the North West of England and beyond.
A chance for Hub Lead Organisations to discuss all aspects of The £25m Capital Grant and Supplier Framework process with the Trade Body representing the Music Industries sector.
Delve into the essential financial principles crucial for any organisation, with valuable insights, practical tools and resources in this six part course.
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
Head up to Apple’s UK HQ to learn more about Apple’s Technology offer in relation to music education delivery.
High Impact Senior Leadership is a virtual leadership development programme designed for Leaders within Music Hubs, led by Andy Hind.
An introduction to the MusEd Safe national BOPA.
Join Christopher Stevens for an update from Ofsted on music education in schools.
An opportunity for colleagues across the UK music education sector to discuss how they are getting involved in This Is Not A Rehearsal, and raise ideas or challenges surrounding their work and the climate crisis.
Join us for this 2-part Carbon Literacy Certified training course to help you build understanding and develop clear and personalised next steps for your organisation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on trauma-informed practices and approaches.
Join The Leadership Collective as they explain how can we succeed in attaining a healthy work-life balance.
A part of The Secondary Music Teaching Series with Jenetta Hurst, this first session looks at the theory of classroom management and the realities of managing behaviour in practice via engagement.
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.
Join Andy Hind for a two-hour workshop on facilitating difficult professional conversations.
Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.
Prepare your school for the new English National Plan for Music Education, with this instalment of the Secondary Music Teaching Series. The session is lead by Jenetta Hurst.
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people.
Learn how to advocate for your subject in secondary schools with Jenetta Hurst as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
Discover more about how to embed diversity into your school’s Secondary Music teaching with Jenetta Hurst as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
Become a Mental Health First Aider with Soundcastle! Join them to explore many practical ways to support mental health in music education settings and gain a FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.
Join us in person for a day of talks and workshops all designed to improve teaching practices, connect music educators and showcase inspiring work from the North West of England and beyond.
Join Ex Cathedra’s Education & Participation Manager, Gemma King as she shares behind the scenes material from their award-winning ChoirMaker project. In the session we will explore warm-up ideas, new repertoire, conducting skills, adding percussion, inspiring further listening & linking to the National Plan for Music Education.
Join us and our panellists to explore the risks associated with AI entrenching bias in music education. How can we ensure that AI-supported music education considers equity, diversity and inclusion?
This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Children – Level 3’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher. In order to undertake this course as a refresher it is essential that you have a valid safeguarding level 3 training.
A chance for Hub Lead Organisations to discuss all aspects of The £25m Capital Grant and Supplier Framework process with the Trade Body representing the Music Industries sector.
A 5-hour Introduction to Music Therapy, designed to provide an overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Music Therapy. Led by HCPC registered Music Therapists, this workshop will cover the basics of Music Therapy and the training routes to qualify.
Delve into the essential financial principles crucial for any organisation, with valuable insights, practical tools and resources in this six part course.
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
An online workshop focusing on the intersection of climate justice and aviation, specifically tailored for cultural organisations.
A concise conducting course to develop knowledge and practical application of conducting. Delivered at Chiltern Muisc Academy, the course supports delegates as they conduct live ensembles of different sizes and genres including a full Orchestra and Concert Band. The course director is Chris I’Anson.
This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Adults – Level 3’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher.
Head up to Apple’s UK HQ to learn more about Apple’s Technology offer in relation to music education delivery.
A conducting course aimed at those working in music education or studying to do so, this course operates over 3 sessions in October, January and May, with online support in between the practical sessions.
High Impact Senior Leadership is a virtual leadership development programme designed for Leaders within Music Hubs, led by Andy Hind.
An introduction to the MusEd Safe national BOPA.
TiME will share updates on the latest music technologies and how they can support access and inclusion. They will be joined by instrument makers, music leaders, and facilitators to share insights into how adaptive and digital instruments can be used in a range of settings.
Join Creative Carbon Scotland in partnership with Magnetic North and The Touring Network as they explore what it means to tour sustainably in an unsustainable world.
This session for music educators is an exploration of how young people’s musical identities are shaped and the context in which they experience music within formal and non-formal settings, including technology and social media. It will explore the positive effects that music can have on young people, including self-expression and wellbeing.
Join Christopher Stevens for an update from Ofsted on music education in schools.
An opportunity for colleagues across the UK music education sector to discuss how they are getting involved in This Is Not A Rehearsal, and raise ideas or challenges surrounding their work and the climate crisis.
Join us for this 2-part Carbon Literacy Certified training course to help you build understanding and develop clear and personalised next steps for your organisation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In this session, Olivia Sparkhall will cover some vocal anatomy and explain what to look out for with teens going through voice-change, how the monthly cycle can affect girls, and how to help boys through the different stages of their vocal development.
The Curriculum Music Conference is coming to Halifax on 9th October. This event is suitable for early years, primary, and secondary music teachers and features practical workshops, discussions, presentations and an extensive trade fair.
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on trauma-informed practices and approaches.
Would you like to understand more about looking after your voice? In this session, designed for young singers aged 11 – 18, we’ll look at all the things that affect your voice, and how you can take care of your instrument.
Join The Leadership Collective as they explain how can we succeed in attaining a healthy work-life balance.
This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Children – Level 4’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher. In order to undertake this course as a refresher it is essential that you have a valid safeguarding level 4 training.
A part of The Secondary Music Teaching Series with Jenetta Hurst, this first session looks at the theory of classroom management and the realities of managing behaviour in practice via engagement.
Join us for a weekend of workshops, repertoire, exhibition and networking for everyone who leads singing, whatever their experience. Catch up with colleagues, meet new ones, browse new repertoire, brush up on skills with leading practitioners and take part in debate.
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.
This training session will look at the key issues and concepts of diversity and inclusion within music education, and how to ensure your work meets the needs of all young people.
Drawing on his extensive experience of supporting the development of teachers to lead whole school singing, Dr Charles Béquignon-MacDougall returns to abcd to guide us through vocal health for teachers and students in the classroom.
Join us for a 2 hour online workshop exploring the power of music in communication, led by a HCPC registered Music Therapist. Whether you’re a musician, teacher, or just a music lover, this workshop will help you discover the ways powerful ways to utilise music in connecting with children.
Join Andy Hind for a two-hour workshop on facilitating difficult professional conversations.
Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.
The Curriculum Music Conference comes to Suffolk on 20th November! A day of practical workshops, presentations, discussions and networking for early years, primary and secondary music teachers.
Join us for a transformative 2 hour online workshop exploring the power of music in communication, led by an experienced HCPC registered Music Therapist.
A national singing conference celebrating Sing for Pleasure’s 60th anniversary. Our conference features an outstanding line-up of workshop leaders, speakers and panellists made up of diverse and influential figures from across the arts sector.
Prepare your school for the new English National Plan for Music Education, with this instalment of the Secondary Music Teaching Series. The session is lead by Jenetta Hurst.
This session focusses on different ways of communicating verbally, non-verbally and musically, considering neurodivergence and trauma informed practice.
Safeguarding is something that every person working with vulnerable people should know about. People often attend training, but it doesn’t always address specific common scenarios practitioners can experience in music-making sessions.
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people.
Learn how to advocate for your subject in secondary schools with Jenetta Hurst as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
The Curriculum Music Conference returns to the West Midlands on 22nd January 2025. This conference will provide inspiration for early years, primary and secondary music teachers, covering all aspects of delivering the music curriculum.
Conductor and Vocal Coach Joanna Tomlinson leads a session for amateur singers and choral directors on how to look after your voice. We will not only look at day-to-day vocal health, but also consider what to do if there’s a vocal problem.
Two days of practical workshops, music making, discussion and reflection.
Discover more about how to embed diversity into your school’s Secondary Music teaching with Jenetta Hurst as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
In this training session, Dr Jenevora Williams will outline the changes in the voice as singers move through into their golden years; help your singers to learn about how to reduce effort and increase stamina, how to maintain a healthy singing voice for a lifetime, and how to avoid vocal illness.
Become a Mental Health First Aider with Soundcastle! Join them to explore many practical ways to support mental health in music education settings and gain a FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
A discussion-based session looking at how to develop music projects.
Develop and validate your skills with The Inclusive Practitioner Certificate of Music Education (CME) – a Level 4 qualification in music education accredited by Trinity College, London.
