LONSAS is hosting four twilight events in February and March for teachers to meet like-minded individuals, a wide variety of local creative practitioners and cultural organisations.

Join us for a free, informal opportunity to share experiences, learn new creative skills and form partnerships.

We are offering:
- Free taster sessions
- Art and cultural activities
- Information on trips, visiting artists, creative workshops and CPD opportunities
- Talks and tours provided by.....
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This prestigious national award is presented by the National Centre for Early Music and BBC Radio in partnership with The Tallis Scholars, for whom the young composers are asked to write a  new piece.  

There are two age categories, one for composers 18 years and under, and one for composers aged 19 to 25.

On Thursday 17 May 2012 a shortlist of entries will be workshopped by.....
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The Music House for Children has contributed significantly to the provision of music and movement sessions to very young children. Since 1994 our early years teaching work has been a consistent and evolving process involving research, teaching and collating traditional, new and appropriate material for this age group.

On Friday 23rd March from 9.30am-1pm. They are delivering 'Music and Movement training for young children - with an Olympic theme'. This is a.....
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The Sound and Music Summer School is the only UK residential course of its kind for young composers and an inspiring and intensive week full of collaboration, fun, learning and creativity. Course dates are 5 - 11 August 2012 and will be held at The Purcell School of Music.

After the huge success of courses over the last three years, they are back to offer the Sound and Music Summer School 2012.

It’ll give.....
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Sound Connections hosted a “Music & the Olympics” seminar at the end of January, which initiated a lively debate around opportunities for young people and local organisations throughout 2012. We’ve collated some information on what’s happening across London and how young people can get involved.

Opportunities

BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekender
The latest information on the Hackney Weekend is on the Radio 1 website: www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/events/hackneyweekend2012/

There will be a BBC.....
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Free Music Instrument lessons for the Public!
Saturday March 31st, 2012

Music for All, the charity of the UK musical instrument industry is proud to announce the first, annual, National Learn to Play Day taking place on March 31st, 2012.

On this day, the UK’s musical instrument shops will open their doors and offer free instrument “taster” lessons to the general public. There are 15 million people in the UK that either.....
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After the success of the inaugural Roundhouse Rising festival earlier this year, the Roundhouse is pleased to announce the line up for Roundhouse Rising 2012, with support from STA Travel.

With its focus centered squarely on new music, previous years have seen Jamie Woon, Wretch 32, Stornaway, DELS and RoxXxan all take to the stage. Beaty Heart, CLOUT!, The History of Apple Pie, Mz Bratt plus a whole host of other.....
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Sound Connections' upcoming early years music seminar 'Shake It All About: Who's Doing the Music' is launching a special early bird delegate offer available until February 12th 2012.

Shake It All About: Who's Doing the Music?
The Role of Parents in their Children’s Music-Making

Thursday 22nd March 2012, 10am - 4pm
Rich Mix, Venue 2, Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA

The Seminar will explore:
- How do parents use music in the.....
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Music Fusion, Hampshire Music Service and Portsmouth Music Service are working together to raise the profile of very young children across the region.

They will be delivering an Early Years Music Conference on Saturday 3rd March 9.30am-3.30pm at The Omega Centre in Portsmouth. Key note speakers will include Sue Nicholls, a Primary and Early Years specialist. Please download the PDF document here for more information.

On 12 January the Greater London Authority (GLA) held a London-wide conference on music education. A key theme was the need for a coordinated approach to the formation of Music Education Hubs across the capital.

During the conference, delegates and speakers called upon the GLA - as an impartial, strategic authority for London - to support the formation of Hubs by gathering some basic information.

GLA have therefore devised a very short.....
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2012 is an exciting year for London. The Olympics and Para Olympics will bring unprecedented attention to our city and all we have to offer and music will be an important part of this making this celebration a great success.

Our seminar will share the thinking behind these events, how music will be used throughout the Olympics and the opportunities for you to get involved.

Hear from Claire Whitaker from Serious about.....
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Sound Connections’ response to the National Music Plan

Sound Connections welcomes the publication of ‘The Importance of Music - A National Plan for Music Education' and applauds all those who contributed to the Henley Review and the core team who have produced a very strong and coherent plan for music education in England.

The central vision of the Plan is that children from all backgrounds should have the opportunity to make music and.....
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Information & Training Manager – F/t Fixed-term contract to 30 Sept 2012
Salary circa: £26,917 - £29,719 pa
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 28th November
Interviews will take place: 13th December

Sound Connections is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working project manager to lead on the Information and Training strand of its work, improving access to quality music opportunities for young Londoners. A self-motivated team player, you’ll be confident in planning.....
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Sound Connections are excited to host Wired4Music's first live event!

WIRED4MUSIC present…TALENT=FAME?

We're looking for young Londoners aged 13-25 to take part in TALENT=FAME?, a live debate and music showcase at Rich Mix (35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA) on Wednesday 2nd November 2011, 7:30-11:30pm!

The night is produced by Wired4Music, the music council for young Londoners, and features emerging musical acts, video broadcasts from music experts and an exhilarating debate lead by you.....
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2 desks are available to hire at the Sound Connections Rich Mix offices, E1 6LA at flexible daily or monthly rates. Kitchen space and unlimited wifi is included, Mac laptop and photocopier/ printer available at an additional charge. Please contact Nicole Elizabeth for further details nicole@sound-connections.org.uk 0207 729 8987.

Sound Connections Member offer: Discount rates for musiclearninglive!2012

Here in London we're excited to welcome the musiclearninglive! national music education conference for the first time on 12 and 13 March 2012. A 'must' for any music educator, the event inspires with a mixture of practical, hands-on workshops, group discussions and keynotes. For further details of the programme and speakers click here.

As a key partner in next year's event, Sound Connections.....
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Come in out of the cold for our celebrated music education networking event!

Join the Sound Connections team and its London-wide membership for wine, music, nibbles and networking giving you a great chance to meet, share and learn from others.

Find your dream date: Networking opportunities for music organisations, freelance practitioners, music services, local authority contacts and community musicians

All the latest: We'll be discussing the National Music Plan, Youth Music's new funding.....
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Wired4Music is in the running for NatWest Community Force 2011! The new initiative supports the people, projects and charities making a real difference to local communities. With your votes, Wired4Music could win an award of up to £6,000 which will directly fund our unique music council for young people in London.

Over the past year, Wired4Music has become a leading voice in youth music-making in the capital. Our young council members.....
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Drake Music is calling for your input into a significant consultation into the barriers disabled people face in accessing music education.

On Wednesday 21 September Drake Music launched a consultation to investigate the barriers that disabled people face in relation to formal music education. It is hoped that the findings, which will be available towards the end of the year, will assist in achieving the core aim of breaking down disabling.....
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From 3rd November  - 2nd February* every Thursday evening, 6 - 8pm @ The Brady Centre, Hanbury St. E1 5HU (near Whitechapel tube).

If you are running music workshops or training to be a music leader this course can show you how to understand the historical and social context for your work and suggest methods for creating and running good-model community projects from conception to completion. Delivered across 10 convenient twilight.....
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