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News

26.01.2012 - The Girl Who . . .

We are excited to announce Kazzum's new production The Girl Who, for which sound artist Chloe Clifford-Frith was commissioned by Drake Music. read more

10.01.2012 - Music Education Hubs

Drake Music is a partner in a number of Music Education Hubs and we're available to provide advice and support to many more... read more

30.11.2011 - Drake Music’s response to the National Plan for Music Education

The Government's long awaited National Plan for Music Education has now been published and includes a case-study on Drake Music's accessible singing work. Read DM's response to the National Plan... read more

21.09.2011 - How accessible is formal music education in the UK?

PRESS RELEASE - Wednesday 21st September 2011 - Charity launches new consultation into the barriers faced by disabled people and those with special educational needs. read more

14.09.2011 - The One-Handed Musical Instrument Competition

Drake Music's partner organisation, the OHMI Trust is delighted to announce that the official launch of The One-Handed Musical Instrument Competition took place last weekend. read more

Opportunities

21.02.2012 - WeShare Web Designer

WeShare (a joint initiative between Drake Music and Furtherfield) is looking for a Web Designer read more

21.02.2012 - WeShare Producer for a networked Pecha Kucha event

WeShare (a joint initiative between Drake Music and Furtherfield) is seeking a Producer for a networked Pecha Kucha read more

What else is new?

Drake Music have a created a new music course called Introduction to Music

Introduction to Music is a new, accessible music course available from Drake Music and OCNSWR (Open College Network South West Region). The course comprises four units that can be accredited at Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2, and is designed to be fully inclusive, enabling disabled and non-disabled students to work together.

Introduction to Music combines practical performing and composing activities with learning and assessment resources for Clicker 5 software, which is physically accessible to almost any student.