An list of Training courses available across the countryhttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/FLST1Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4769The popular and successful Ways into Workshops residency is being produced for the first time in the South West by MLSW and MLWM with Community Musicians Hugh Nankivell, Ben Ballard, Steve Lewis, Beccy Owen and Lisa Tregale. This practical and creative residential course will consider a wide range of approaches to help you to develop positive techniques for leading music-making with groups, whether for the first time or as part of your ongoing music leading. Ways Into Workshops 2012 aims to iFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4762Date: Friday 10th – Sunday 12th February 2012 Location: Folly Farm, Pensford, Bristol BS39 4DW Course Fee: £220 – includes all training, accommodation for 2 nights and food ***SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER – fee reduced to £190 for all bookings made before 31/12/2011*** Places on this exclusive course are very limited, To book: you can call 0121 446 3232 or you can use the following link: http://www.macarts.co.uk/event/musicleader-west-midlands-ways-into-workshFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4377Want to take the next step in your music leading career? Make 2010 your year to get a MusicLeader DNA! MusicLeader DNA (Development Needs Analysis) is our tailored advice and guidance service for established practitioners working in music education. It gives you the opportunity to discuss your professional development ideas and aspirations with a specially trained adviser on a confidential, one to one basis. Why have a DNA? There are lots of great reasons! You want to take stock of Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4550Monday 20th February 10am-3.30pm The Old Court House, Thirsk. The Early Years Music Toolkit - Fun with props in early years settings Join MusicLeader and Musicport for this Early Years workshop, designed for all music leaders working with children aged 5 and under. The session will be led by North Yorkshire based vocal animateur, Rebecca Gross. If you have ever wondered what to do with your Lycra, sari, chiffon scarves and giant scrunchies this is the training session for you! Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4832The following Sing Up CPD twilight workshops will be taking place in Kent this term: SINGING STEPS - Building confidence in singing “Led by Beth Hill, Sarah Carling and Jo Henwood - Advisory Teachers for The Voices Foundation and experienced workshop leaders – Singing Steps: Building Confidence in Singing does exactly what it says on the tin! These fun, informal and highly practical workshop sessions are specifically designed for potential singing leaders, and teachers with Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4792A one day practical workshop introducing participants to the skills required to run a successful music workshop working with young offenders. Experienced Workshop Leader Simon Gunton and hip-hop artist Tor Cesay from Squeaky Gate demonstrate how to engage with young offenders by appealing to their musical interests; creatively using resources and steering the creative process to a successful and positive conclusion. Schedule: Morning session • Warm up and introductions •Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4666A 90 minute one-to-one personal development session in which our advisor will support you to identify your skills and areas in which you would like to develop further. Following your session you will receive a personalised professional development plan and an entitlement to follow up support from the MusicLeader Yorkshire team. Sessions will take place in central Harrogate on Wednesday 22nd February 2012. Bespoke appointments can be arranged to suit your diary so please get in touch ifWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4442Are you a musician who would like to work as a music leader? Just setting out on your music leading career? Not sure where to start? The START UP is for you! You will be able to come along to this jam packed half day session, where you will get the opportunity to introduce yourself to us and find out a bit more about who we are and what we do. The session will take you on an informative journey around the world of music leading and will give an insight into what it is like to work as a music Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4670This 4 day training course will explore the place of music and musicians in health settings and equip music leaders with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in health care settings. During the course of the training, you will spend 2 half days working alongside OPUS musicians in their residency hospitals in Sheffield and Derby. To give you the broadest picture one placement will be on children's wards and the other will be on adult wards. The programme will take place in Derby oThu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4742Working with Children in Challenging Circumstances? Here’s a date for your 2012 diary Musicians and educators who work with vulnerable young people across the East Midlands are urged to keep Thursday 23 February free in order to attend a regional conference entitled ‘Music & Children in Challenging Circumstances’. The result of a partnership between MusicLeader East Midlands, host organisation soundLINCS – Lincolnshire Music Development Agency –and LeThu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4866The first regional conference to explore the importance of music-making with young people at risk Musicians and educators who work with vulnerable youngsters across the East Midlands are invited to register for ‘soundAFFECTS’, a conference in Derby on Thursday 23 February which will explore the importance of creative music-making with young people at risk. The result of a partnership between MusicLeader East Midlands, host organisation soundLINCS – Lincolnshire Music DeThu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/LHA1Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/UCC2Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/W1Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/CF1Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/ELYFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4559Are you a musician who would like to work as a music leader? Just setting out on your music leading career? Not sure where to start? Then ‘START UP’ is for you! Come along to this jam-packed half day session, where you get the opportunity to introduce yourself to us and find out a bit about who we are and what we do. The session will take you on an informative journey around the world of music leading and will give an insight into what it is like to work as a music leader. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4555Music Leading as a Career - a series of 4 x 2hr workshops looking at how to make a career in music leading a viable business prospect. Sessions will take place form 6pm-8pm at Bates Mill, Huddersfield on: Monday 27th February 2012 Monday 5th March 2012 Monday 12th March 2012 Monday 19th March 2012 The sessions will be led by Gail Dudson, director of Yorkshire Youth and Music. Over the 4 weeks you will explore: - How to create job opportunities - How to sell yourself - How to workMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4530What works for you? Gonzo? Guerilla? Straightforward, no-nonsense guide through identifying your target markets & creating a marketing strategy that really works for music projects and programmes. A set of five informal training sessions which work equally well as “stand alone” sessions or linked together……use your own ideas / work in progress, or case studies provided by the trainer. Day 1. Planning & Managing A Music Project Day 2. Building & Budget FTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4793This workshop will be sharing an overview of understanding the needs of those with autism and useful approaches when music leading with these groups. The day will be mostly hands on with theory discussed when necessary. The day will focus on the more challenging end of the spectrum but also touching upon the comparisons between the less ‘obvious’ ends of the spectrum. Experienced workshop leader Tina Pinder will be sharing tried and tested fun activities with a big focus on muTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4726Tuesday 28th February 2012 9.15am - 3.30pm, Harrogate Pavillions Following the success of last year’s ‘Every Child a Music Maker’ conference at the National Centre for Early Music in York, MusicLeader Yorkshire are delighted to be working in partnership with Music4U, NYMAZ and North Yorkshire County Council to deliver this special event. The conference is suitable for practitioners at all levels of experience who are interested Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/PAITue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4869MusicLeader East Midlands delivers an Early Years Music network event in Derbyshire as part of a regional series of Early Years Music Events taking place early this year. The series of events are being hosted by MusicLeader East Midlands and organised by soundLINCS. MusicLeader East Midlands is aware of the current challenges in the cultural landscape and therefore we are providing these series of events for a nominal attendance fee of £10 for each event. MusicLeader East Midlands Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4844Music Education Hubs: How can the formal and non-formal music education sectors work together for the best outcomes for children and young people? = Do you work with children and young people, in music education? = Do you live or work in West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Windsor & Maidenhead or Wokingham? = Do you want to be involved with Music Education Hubs? = Would you like an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, knowledge and good practice talk to other key peopWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4707The 29th of February only comes around once every 4 years, so why not spend it with MusicLeader Yorkshire, in our home town? On Wednesday 29th February 2012, Dave Nelson will be leading an 'Elastic Band' session in Halifax from 6-9pm. An 'Elastic Band' is a flexible ensemble which can adapt to fit the instruments and abilities of the group of young people you are working with. Elastic Band models are ideal for working with groups of young people who are not catered for by traditional eWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4868MusicLeader East Midlands and LEAP are delivering an Early Years Music network event in Leicester on Thursday 1st March. This event forms part of a regional series of Early Years Music Events taking place this year which are being hosted by MusicLeader East Midlands and organised by soundLINCS. MusicLeader East Midlands is aware of the current challenges in the cultural landscape and therefore we are providing this event for an attendance fee of £10. MusicLeader East Midlands and Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/SWIThu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/MWTFri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/CGI1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4874Tuesday 13th March 2012 9:30am-3:30pm Westleigh Conference Centre, Lea Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0RB Cost: FREE! A singing school is a happy school! This specially created training day will equip you with knowledge and ideas for getting your school singing. From setting up a choir or singing group, to sustaining membership, to taking your choir forward and developing performance skills… there is something for everyone in this fun and practical day of singing. Workshop leadeMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4873A hands-on day of singing and music making which will provide ideas and solutions for all teachers and TAs working in SEN settings (not just music teachers) as well as teaching staff from mainstream schools needing to accommodate the needs of SEN pupils. Workshops include: Ways to break down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to learning, teaching and making music Using Makaton signing in singing activies A detailed look at the SEN resources on the Sing Up oMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/SGSLWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4872A range of sessions to provide tips on gathering great repertoire, ways to make the most of the repertoire that you have, and also fun and accessible ways of developing your own songs and singing resources. Workshop leaders include: Pete Moser – Experienced song writer, musician, producer and artistic director of More Music Andrew Smith – Talented choral director, composer and music educator. Tracey Carmen – Inspiring singer, animateur and workshop leader and foundeThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4794This one day course will look at ways of increasing levels of child-initiated musical play within the context of working in an early years environment either as an early years practitioner or a visiting musician. Uniquely, the day’s training will include practical work in a nursery school with children for part of the day, during which participants will be able to try out various approaches – percussion instruments, recording, vocal improvisation, creating sound makers and using pThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4600** BOOK BY FRI 10th FEBRUARY TO RECEIVE A FURTHER £10 DISCOUNT! ** A 2 day practical workshop to provide new music leaders with all the skills, tips and tricks to become a first class workshop leader. 10am - 4pm at The Priory Street Centre, York on Thursday 15th March and Thursday 22nd March 2012. Join renowned Jazz pianist and workshop leader Pete Letanka for this practical session designed to help you build up a resource bank of successful warm ups, songs and activities to ensThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4867MusicLeader East Midlands are delivering an Early Years Music network event in Northampton on Tuesday 20th March. This event forms part of a regional series of Early Years Music Events taking place this year which are being hosted by MusicLeader East Midlands and organised by soundLINCS. This events is being delivered in partnership with Northamptonshire County Council's Arts in Education Team. MusicLeader East Midlands is aware of the current challenges in the cultural landscape and thTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4871Nottingham: Wednesday 21st March from 5.30pm - 8.30pm at College Street Centre: Event to include opportunity for discussion, networking and workshop - watch this space for further information very soon! Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4798Get them singing, keep them singing, and learn while you sing! This session will show how assemblies are a great time to introduce musical skills, explore 'special' repertoire and develop part-singing with the whole school! Group rhythm, melody, warm-ups, and movement to energise each session! Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4667A 90 minute one-to-one personal development session in which our advisor will support you to identify your skills and areas in which you would like to develop further. Following your session you will receive a personalised professional development plan and an entitlement to follow up support from the MusicLeader Yorkshire team. Sessions will take place in central Leeds on Friday 23rd March 2012. Bespoke appointments can be arranged to suit your diary so please get in touch if you are iFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4870Stamford: Friday 23rd March from 5pm - 8pm at the Blue Room, Stamford Arts Centre: Event to include opportunity for discussion, networking and workshop - watch this space for further information very soon! Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/SGSTMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4799Get them singing, keep them singing, and learn while you sing! This session will show how assemblies are a great time to introduce musical skills, explore 'special' repertoire and develop part-singing with the whole school! Group rhythm, melody, warm-ups, and movement to energise each session! Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4531What is it? Who is it for? How do you do it? Maybe you are fairly confident about your music project content and management…..but daunted by the prospect of organising the evaluation – or could it be you find it a bit tedious!!?? It’s easy - and can be creative enjoyable - when you know how…. A set of five informal training sessions which work equally well as “stand alone” sessions or linked together……use your own ideas / work in progress, or caTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4709Thursday 29th March 5-7pm The Carriageworks, Leeds Led by Kate Pearson A workshop designed to inspire lots of ideas to create simple but effective compositions which work with simple classroom instruments. For all levels of experience. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/TAVWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/FHL1Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/CLVL1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/GS1Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/FLSA1Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/NFLMon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/WSI1Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/STMLMon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/BPIWed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/HGTThu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/NFIFri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/OASThu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/FHSI2Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/CLVT1Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/HOLLWed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.musicalfutures.org.uk/training/HOLAThu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT