Young musicians get creative at conference

This summer, the International Society of Music Education (ISME) conference took place in Glasgow. There were many Youth Music Network members there, both as delegates and as speakers. So we decided to make this edition of the newsletter an ISME special!

The event was all about children and music-making, so it was only fitting that young musicians were the stars of the show. One of the highlights of the weekend was a well-received performance by the Lancashire Youth Vocal Ensemble (LYVE).

LYVE included their own unique spin on the Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, part of the repertoire from the BBC’s Ten Pieces creative classical music programme. You can find out more about the choir here (including a couple of fantastic videos).

Until next time,

The Youth Music Network team

Photo: Young musicians from LYVE Lancaster, a More Music project supported by Youth Music.

ISME conference round-up

More Music's Pete Moser curated a symposium on Partnership and Progress - The Development of Music Hubs in the UK.

Speakers providing inspiration and generating debate were:

Sam Spence from Ealing Music Partnership Hub, who set out an action plan for building a culturally diverse workforce;

Carol Reid from Youth Music, who explored whether the government’s National Plan is a barrier to an inclusive music education;

Douglas Noble from Drake Music, who explained the organisation's research into assistive music technology;

and Jenn Raven from Sound Connections, who argued that youth voice should be a necessity not a luxury.

Youth Music's Nick Wilsdon captured the events of the symposium on Storify.

Blog highlights

Jim Reiss gives an update on young people's progression at DJ School UK, including attendance, self-assessment and the West Yorkshire Big Disco.

Richard Phoenix from Heart n Soul reflects on a collaborative project where young people with learning disabilities formed a band using accessible music technology.

As part of Quench Arts’ Wavelength project, Adam Moffat undertook a Mental Health First Aid training course. He shares his insights here.

Ben ‘SOS’ Riley blogs about using rap music and mindfulness in a Brighter Sound project at a secure unit for young offenders.

Is school engagement getting more difficult? asks Gavin Lombos from Readipop.

Browse all posts on the Youth Music Network.

Events

Arts Award are offering 25% discount on any adviser training if you book your place before 31 December 2016. This offer is are open to current advisers who want to train at another level of Arts Award as well as anyone interested in becoming an adviser.

Mentoring the next creative generation, Artswork, Manchester, Thursday 6 October.

Exploring music in challenging circumstances, Sound Connections, London, Wednesday 12 October.

Inclusive practitioner training course, Bristol Plays Music, from Monday 17 October.

See all events on the Youth Music Network.

Jobs

PA/Administrator, Youth Music, closing 10am Wednesday 28 September.

Community Music Coordinator, Norfolk Music Hub, closing Friday 30 September.

Head of Creative Learning, Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon, closing Friday 30 September.

Personal Development Coordinator, Irene Taylor Trust, London, closing Wednesday 12 October.

See all jobs on the Youth Music Network

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