Showcase
DMYA Film
This short film by DM Young Artists gives a glimpse of music produced and performed by five young people who have been taking part in Drake Music’s unique Learning & Participation programmes
Discussion
Marc Jaffrey tweets: ‘It’s possible 50% of children with SEN don’t get proper music ed’
That may well be an underestimate. SEN covers such a huge spectrum of needs and certain groups within this spectrum, such as those facing physically disabling barriers to music for example, will typically be receiving even less provision relative say, to those with Autism.
Discussion
Are music teachers talking about disabled/ SEN students?
First, Marc Jaffrey’s recent article in Music Education UK magazine, then Mark Phillips (HMI Music inspector for Ofsted) at the recent FMS conference…
Discussion
Cash in the Music Department cupboard…?
I recently had an interesting chat with another Drake Music associate about vintage equipment we have come across in various schools across the Bristol area…
Discussion
Our pitch at PITCH
This week I attended Pitch in Milton Keynes. Pitch was on as part of the Sync South East programme.
Updates
Graeae Theatre Company presents The Iron Man
At festivals across England this summer….. By Ted Hughes Adapted for Graeae by Paul Sirett Directed by Jenny Sealey
Discussion
2011: the year the music changed?
I’ve just see the front cover of the first edition of Music Teacher UK Magazine’ and it certainly catches the eye.
Resources
Arts Award
Arts Award is a national qualification which supports young people aged 7-25 to develop as artists and arts leaders. You can do an Arts Award in any area of the […]
Resources
ZoobieDoo song book
This song book was created for children in special educational needs settings as part of Sing Up’s Beyond the Mainstream programme. It’s a great resource for singing within the Foundation […]