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DMLab North show off incredible new projects at MakeFest17
Find out all about the DMLab North team’s adventure at Manchester’s MakeFest
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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 […]
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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 […]
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DMLab NW – Making new instruments in Manchester
Our DMLab programme is about creating a wider range of accessible instruments for musicians, using technology to create interesting & exciting new kit. We recently launched the programme in the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]