Category Archives: Learning & Participation

Events

Absorbed By Sound Bristol inclusive music group

Fast Forward Music Festival at Colston Hall

Two Drake Music groups will be performing live at Colston Hall, Bristol as part of the revolutionary Fast Forward Music Festival on 3rd July.

11 Jun 2015 Learning & Participation

Events

Image: On The Go poster featuring Matthew Halsall and Drake Music

‘On the Go’ with Drake Music & Matthew Halsall

As an associate musician for Drake Music in the North West of England, I was excited to be invited to work on a recent innovative project called ‘On the Go’. […]

11 May 2015 Learning & Participation

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Image: Corner of room with mirrored walls and tall clear plastic tube containing bubbles lit up from below.

Choice of Room for Session Delivery

I recently finished delivering a series of Ramp It Up! Sessions at Pictor School in Timperley, alongside fellow Associate Musician Mike Heath. The school itself was very welcoming, and the […]

8 May 2015 Learning & Participation, Music Education

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Using Sounds of Intent at Belvue School

Another Exchanging Notes term has been and gone at Belvue School in Ealing and we are about to begin the summer term, which will see us finishing off year 1 […]

5 May 2015 Learning & Participation, Music Education

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Sharing Practice Fast: DIY Video Lesson Plans

My time at Drake Music, visiting schools of all shapes and sizes, has consistently demonstrated the following: 1. There is always something to learn from watching a classroom teacher or […]

5 May 2015 Learning & Participation, Music Education

Updates

A young disabled musician conducts a jam session with a range of musicians and instruments

Youth Music strategic funding announced

Drake Music awarded a significant funding boost by the National Foundation for Youth Music. Find out more about the three year partnership here.

16 Apr 2015 Consultancy, Learning & Participation, Music Education, Research & Development, Training

Updates

PosAbility: DM to become Youth Music Strategic Partner

Thanks to PosAbility Magazine for this feature on Drake Music’s recent Strategic Partner Organisation award from Youth Music: “Music-making for young people with disabilities and special educational needs was given […]

15 Apr 2015 Learning & Participation, Music Education, Press & Media

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