There will be a number of different sessions run across the year, all of which will be online, covering a wide range of topics. Further details about these can be found below.
- Basic subject knowledge for non-specialists - Wednesday 14 February 2024, 4.00 - 5.00pm.
This session is aimed at those primary teachers who need to build their confidence in basic subject knowledge to deliver classroom music.
This session is lead by Fran Hart, an advanced skills teacher and music lead for County High who regularly supports other school music leads to ensure their pupils are getting high quality teaching and learning in Music.
- Teaching Recorder in KS2 - Wednesday 6 March 2024, 4.00 - 5.00pm.
Join this CPD session to find out how to teach the descant recorder to your whole class or gain ideas for running a recorder club in your school. Come on a short musical journey to learn about the earliest stages of recorder playing for lower KS2 pupils, including some recommended resources. Do please have an instrument handy to join in if you’d like to.
This session is lead by Danielle Freestone who has over 30 years experience teaching recorder in multiple group settings, whole class and ensembles.
- Using the Model Music Curriculum effectively - Wednesday 13 March 2024, 4.00 - 5.00pm.
The Model Music Curriculum is designed to introduce the next generation to a broad repertoire of music from the Western Classical tradition, and to the best popular music and music from around the world.
Learn how to use this curriculum effectively within your classrooms.
This session is lead by Tracey Rayner who is part of the senior leadership team for Suffolk Music Hub. She has extensive experience in primary classroom teaching, vocal and is a curriculum specialist who is currently part of the training team for SNITT (Suffolk and Norfolk Initial Teacher Training).
- A Cardinal's Choir: Creating a classroom orchestra - Thursday 14 March 2024, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Please note - this is an in person event. To secure your place, please sign up via Eventbrite
This session is for primary school teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching classroom music and to celebrate your local heritage. Join us for an immersive, practical session, inspired by the music of Thomas Wolsey's time.
This session is run in conjunction with Historic England, Ipswich Central, Ipswich Borough Council and the Thomas Wolsey 550 project. State schools can claim a contribution of £130 towards the cost of cover for one teacher per school who attend this event.
- EYFS Song and Rhyme Share - Wednesday 8 May 2024, 4.00 - 5.00pm
Come to hear and hopefully join in with (on mute, we promise….) new songs and rhymes or bring one of your favourites to share – explore scrunchie play, a variety of songs, games and more in a safe space with other practitioners. Let’s face it, especially in Early Years, the only thing better than singing is more singing (as the wonderful Ella Fitzgerald famously said). See you on May 8th!
- Basic subject knowledge for non-specialists - Thursday 23 May 2024, 4.00 - 5.00pm.
This session is aimed at those primary teachers who need to build their confidence in basic subject knowledge to deliver classroom music. Fran Hart is an advanced skills teacher and music lead for County High who regularly supports other schools music leads to ensure their pupils are getting high quality teaching and learning in Music.
This session is lead by Fran Hart, an advanced skills teacher and music lead for County High who regularly supports other school music leads to ensure their pupils are getting high quality teaching and learning in Music.
- Bid Writing - Wednesday 5 June 2024, 4.00 - 5.00pm.
Bring That Dream Project To Life...
Have you got a great idea, but are stuck with how to bring it to life? Has someone approached you with an 'If only we had the money....' type thought? Well, it may be that 'Project Funding' is for you. Join Tom Appleton, a Suffolk based freelance development consultant, musician, presenter, and educator for an overview of the many 'routes to market' for your creative idea in Suffolk.
Tom Appleton has been described as being the closest thing that the arts has to a GP... He is a performer, producer, educator, presenter, development consultant, and access support worker. Tom's work often sits at the cross section of arts, heritage, education, place-building, and health and well-being. As comfortable working in Carnegie Hall as he is in a pig shed in Samoa, Tom's real passion comes from breaking down barriers and helping disparate people access the joys of art.
- Norfolk Music Hub CPD - Various dates, 4.00 - 5.00pm, all sessions will be online. These sessions must be signed up for via the Norfolk Music Hub website
Norfolk Music Hub are also hosting their own CPD programme that Suffolk schools can attend for free. Please visit their website for more information.
- Sing Up - Various dates, 4.00 - 5.00pm, all sessions will be online. These sessions must be signed up for via the Sing Up website
Join in one of our free training sessions with our Head of Learning, Shelly Ambury, our Partnership Manager, Sharon Durant and guest presenter Sarah Wise.
These relaxed sessions will be tailored to the needs of the participants, with plenty of hints and tips for getting the most out of Sing Up. Take a tour of the resources and ask any questions you may have.
Please speak with Suffolk Music Hub if you would like to discuss a reduced subscription package for Sing Up.
More sessions will be added so make sure you keep checking back to this page.
