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
WITCiH – Women in tech event
On the 14th June we attended the Women in Tech event hosted by the interdisciplinary musician and artist Bishi. WITCiH is an online platform and event series which aims to […]
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 […]
Discussion
Arts Council Funding Announced – Drake Music’s Response
Today Arts Council England (ACE) announced the results of their most recent funding round for National Portfolio Organisations (NPO’s). Drake Music is a NPO and has received an uplift twice […]
Showcase
Drake Music Commission: Lucy Hale ‘In the wind’
Title: In the Wind Composer: Lucy Hale Performers: Members of London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Foyle Future Firsts Programme Lucy Hale was awarded the Drake Music & London Philharmonic ‘Compose’ commission in […]
Resources
Customising ThumbJam for accessible music
This blog post is part of 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 Belvue […]
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 […]
Discussion
Taking space and raising a Raspberry Pi to Sophie Partridge!
“Sophie is not just a loss to the disability arts community, she is also a huge loss to female techie communities.” Last month I delivered a presentation for ‘Taking Space’ […]