We know that as the needs of children and young people change, so too do the needs of those working with them – whether as teachers, workshop leaders, managers, producers, coaches or mentors.
Sound Connections’ 2021-22 programme focuses on:
- Youth voice and participation
- Music and social justice
- Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Music in the early years
Brenda Rattray is our guest curator for the 2021-2022 training and development events, and Inclusive Practice in Action. Vanessa Stansall is our guest curator for the London Early Years Music Network. You can read more about their work here [link to https://www.sound-connections.org.uk/news/new-guest-curators-for-sound-connections]
All of our events are subsidised with support from The National Foundation for Youth Music and the Rachel Baker Charitable Trust.
Click here to see our current offer of training courses and events >
Training courses
Sound Connections runs a programme of training and learning events, curated by Brenda Rattray. Find out more>
Sound Connections’ annual gathering is an opportunity to come together as a sector on the theme of inclusive practice. Find out more>
Music and Social Justice Network
The Music and Social Justice Network aims to help practitioners understand social justice, and bring greater justice and equity to their work. Find out more>
London Early Years Music Network (LEYMN)
LEYMN champions high quality early years music pedagogy and practice through networking, research and professional development and learning opportunities. Find out more>
Specialist training
Sound Connections offers bespoke training and INSET on a range of themes based on our team’s wide-ranging expertise. We can work with you or your organisation to meet your needs and your budget. Call us on 020 7729 7220 or email admin@sound-connections.org.uk for more information.
Upcoming Events
Can I say that? Diversifying the music curriculum: An exploration of language, content and approach
Thursday 27 January 2022
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Strategies for change: Beyond the buzzwords
Tuesday 8 February 2022
10:00am - 12:00pm
Reconfiguring musical spaces: Making space for multiple forms of musical knowledge
Tuesday 22 March 2022
10:00am - 12:00pm
Inclusive Practice in Action - Mental health and wellbeing: How are we coping with our 'New World?'
Thursday 7 April 2022
Fundraising during challenging times
Thursday 28 April 2022
11:00am - 1:00pm
An introduction to evaluation, data analysis and report writing
Wednesday 4 May and Wednesday 11 May 2022
11:00am - 1:00pm
