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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.

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Understanding the DfE Supplier Framework with the MIA

  • 9 July & 19 September
  • 2.30pm - 3.30pm, 4pm - 5pm (respectively)
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

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Tea and Chat | Summer Drop-in sessions

  • 24th July, 1st,7th,15th,22nd,27th August
  • Online (Zoom)

An opportunity for members to join us over the Summer Holidays for weekly drop-in sessions and discuss challenges, ideas and more with colleagues throughout the nation.

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North West Conference

  • 2nd September 2024
  • All Day
  • RNCM, Manchester

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.

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Finance Fundamentals

  • 24 September 2024 - 25 February 2025
  • 2pm - 3.30pm

Delve into the essential financial principles crucial for any organisation, with valuable insights, practical tools and resources in this six part course.

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High Impact Senior Leadership

  • 2nd October 2024 - 13th March 2025
  • 9am - 12pm
  • Online (Zoom)

High Impact Senior Leadership is a virtual leadership development programme designed for Leaders within Music Hubs, led by Andy Hind.

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Climate Conversations

  • 8 October, 5 December 2024, 20 January, 19 March 2025
  • Hour Long Sessions (Various Times)
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

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Carbon Literacy Training

  • 9th October & 16th October
  • 9.30am - 12:30pm
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

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Taking Trauma-Informed Approaches

  • 9th October 2024 & 5th March 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Trauma informed practices and approaches.

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The Leadership Collective: Striking a Balance

  • 10th October 2024
  • 2pm - 4pm

Join The Leadership Collective as they explain how can we succeed in attaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness

  • 6 November 2024 & 14 May 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.

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Music Mark Conference 2024

  • 18 - 19 November
  • East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham

Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.

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Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness

  • 8 January 2025 & 2 July 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

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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.

Find out more

Understanding the DfE Supplier Framework with the MIA

  • 9 July & 19 September
  • 2.30pm - 3.30pm, 4pm - 5pm (respectively)
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

Find out more

A panel Q&A exploring the educational and professional pathways open to musicians, and how to navigate these with a visual impairment.

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Tea and Chat | Summer Drop-in sessions

  • 24th July, 1st,7th,15th,22nd,27th August
  • Online (Zoom)

An opportunity for members to join us over the Summer Holidays for weekly drop-in sessions and discuss challenges, ideas and more with colleagues throughout the nation.

Find out more

Week-long choral conducting courses at all levels (Beginner to Advanced) plus part- & full-week courses for singers.

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North West Conference

  • 2nd September 2024
  • All Day
  • RNCM, Manchester

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.

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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?

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Finance Fundamentals

  • 24 September 2024 - 25 February 2025
  • 2pm - 3.30pm

Delve into the essential financial principles crucial for any organisation, with valuable insights, practical tools and resources in this six part course.

Find out more

Music Educators Conducting Course

  • October 2024 - Spring 2025
  • Royal Northern College of Music, Mancheser and Whitemoor Lakes Conference Centre, Lichfield

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.

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High Impact Senior Leadership

  • 2nd October 2024 - 13th March 2025
  • 9am - 12pm
  • Online (Zoom)

High Impact Senior Leadership is a virtual leadership development programme designed for Leaders within Music Hubs, led by Andy Hind.

Find out more

Climate Conversations

  • 8 October, 5 December 2024, 20 January, 19 March 2025
  • Hour Long Sessions (Various Times)
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

Find out more

Carbon Literacy Training

  • 9th October & 16th October
  • 9.30am - 12:30pm
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

Find out more

Taking Trauma-Informed Approaches

  • 9th October 2024 & 5th March 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Trauma informed practices and approaches.

Find out more

The Leadership Collective: Striking a Balance

  • 10th October 2024
  • 2pm - 4pm

Join The Leadership Collective as they explain how can we succeed in attaining a healthy work-life balance.

Find out more

Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness

  • 6 November 2024 & 14 May 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.

Find out more

Music Mark Conference 2024

  • 18 - 19 November
  • East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham

Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.

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Diamond Jubilee Conference 2024

  • 23 November 2024
  • 09.00 - 18.30
  • Stoller Hall, Chetham's School of Music, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA

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.

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Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness

  • 8 January 2025 & 2 July 2025
  • 4pm - 5.15pm
  • Online (Zoom)

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.

Find out more

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