Discussion
Just what is Absorbed By Sound?
Absorbed by Sound is an inclusive and friendly group of young musicians who meet regularly in Bristol to make music, listen to and share their favourite tunes and attend gigs […]
Category Archives: Learning & Participation
Discussion
Finding a Voice
I recently co-delivered a Ramp It Up! in Birtenshaw School in Bolton, alongside Fil Hill. Fil has written a blog post that gives a good overview of our experience at […]
Resources
Boosting accessibility of iPads for music making in the classroom
This blog post is the first in a series of technology-based pieces from the Exchanging Notes project, in which we will share resources that have worked well in our accessible music sessions at […]
Resources
Using the Youth Music Quality Framework, part 2: collaboration
In part 1 of this blog post I presented the Youth Music Quality Framework as a way of developing reflective practice as a music leader, and how this influenced session […]
Discussion
My Last Waltz at Belvue (Part 1 of 2)
This is part 1 of this blog series, looking at the challenges and highlights of my time working on the ‘ Exchanging Notes’ project at Belvue School. This is my […]
Discussion
Ramping it up in Bolton!
I have recently completed a ten week “Ramp It Up” project for Drake Music at Birtenshaw School, along with fellow Drake Music Associate Musician Jonathan Hering. Birtenshaw is a day and […]
Resources
Developing reflective practice and collaboration through the Youth Music Quality Framework
My work as a Drake Music associate musician is often based in schools with schools identified as having a SEN/D focus, and involves co-leading with other music leaders in combined […]
Opportunities
Platform – a new inclusive ensemble for Disabled musicians in Bristol
A new Drake Music project will start in September in Bristol. Platform will see the reforming of Electric Storm Ensemble and the establishment of a new ensemble for Disabled musicians. […]
Discussion
Youth Music Conference: Unboxing Diversity.
If you’ve attended a talk presented by Drake Music in the last couple of years, you’ve quite likely heard of Youth Music. Investing in music-making projects with a strong social […]
Showcase
Absorbed by Sound at the Bath Festival
Absorbed by Sound, a group of young musicians from Bristol supported by Drake Music, took to the Bath Festival outdoor stage on Saturday 27th May for a performance of two […]
