THE MUSICIANS' professional body, the Incorporated Society of Musicians, is bringing together pre-school and primary music education experts to share best practice in children's musical learning.
Sound Foundations takes place at the University of Westminster, London, on Saturday 28 February.
Participants will hear about contrasting approaches to musical learning and take part in practical sessions to find out how music fits in with the Early Years and primary curriculum. There will also be a chance to find out how video teaching can make a difference to music lessons.
Dr Susan Young, senior lecturer in early childhood studies and music education at the University of Exeter, will discuss New Times, New Challenges for Early Years learning in her opening address and music education consultant Leonora Davies MBE will speak about how pupils can make a smooth transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3.
Alan Cameron, education officer at Dumfries & Galloway Council, will demonstrate how he uses video conference technology to deliver instrumental lessons to children across a wide geographical area.
There will be two workshops about music for under-5s: Margareta Burrell, music therapist and teacher, will lead a session on music & movement based on the principles of Dalcroze; and Sarah Carling will show how music fits in with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and preparation for Key Stage 1.
Rachelle Goldberg currently leads the ISM's Music in Education Section. She said:
‘We want children to get the best possible start to their musical lives. All of our speakers are putting that aim into practice so we want to share their experience as widely as possible. I'm sure that Sound Foundations will be highly rewarding for anyone who wants to give children the best musical start.'
The seminar costs £60, £50 (ISM members) and £10 (ISM student members). You can download a booking form from ism.org/soundfoundations
Friday, 30 January 2009
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Thursday, 22 January 2009
BBC Writers Room
BBC writersroom champions new writing talent in film, television, radio, and theatre, working in partnership with theatres, writers’ organisations, screen agencies, and the wider cultural industries. It helps new writers develop their craft through its website and in open sessions around the country with the UK's best writing talent. It holds open competitions for writers, and detail other industry opportunities.
BBC writersroom is constantly on the lookout for writers of any age and experience who have exceptional talent, an original voice, and great stories to tell.
Visit www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom to find out more.
BBC writersroom is constantly on the lookout for writers of any age and experience who have exceptional talent, an original voice, and great stories to tell.
Visit www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom to find out more.
Viewfinder Film Festival
The fifth Viewfinder Film Festival will be taking place in March 2009 celebrating great cinema, with screenings and events taking place throughout Gloucestershire. The Festival is inviting submission of films made by a student, amateur or professional filmmaker who currently lives in Gloucestershire and the film must be either produced or shot within Gloucestershire.
The deadline for submitting work will be Monday 2nd February 2009 and a full Submission Form is available on the Festival web site www.viewfinderfilm.info
Since the Festival was launched in Gloucestershire in 2004, hundreds of short films have been sent in from primary school pupils, community groups, university students and professionals.
Films can be up to 15 minutes in length and fit into the categories of drama, animation, documentary, experimental or music video. Submissions are invited in a number of categories: ages 7-14, 15-18, 18 and over and in education, non-professional and professional.
During the 2007 run of the Festival screenings took place in 12 venues in the last two weeks of March hi-lighting films from the three county region of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The screening attendance was in excess of 1000 and the Festival received in 2007 close to 150 submissions.
Viewfinder aims to nurture countywide media education and support media projects across our many communities, forging links between film-makers, schools, councils, venues, colleges, universities and the media industry.
The Viewfinder Film Festival Submissions OfficePittville Studios, The University of Gloucestershire, Albert Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2JGwww.viewfinderfilm.info
The deadline for submitting work will be Monday 2nd February 2009 and a full Submission Form is available on the Festival web site www.viewfinderfilm.info
Since the Festival was launched in Gloucestershire in 2004, hundreds of short films have been sent in from primary school pupils, community groups, university students and professionals.
Films can be up to 15 minutes in length and fit into the categories of drama, animation, documentary, experimental or music video. Submissions are invited in a number of categories: ages 7-14, 15-18, 18 and over and in education, non-professional and professional.
During the 2007 run of the Festival screenings took place in 12 venues in the last two weeks of March hi-lighting films from the three county region of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The screening attendance was in excess of 1000 and the Festival received in 2007 close to 150 submissions.
Viewfinder aims to nurture countywide media education and support media projects across our many communities, forging links between film-makers, schools, councils, venues, colleges, universities and the media industry.
The Viewfinder Film Festival Submissions OfficePittville Studios, The University of Gloucestershire, Albert Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2JGwww.viewfinderfilm.info
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
The 2009 competition is open for entries
The 2009 competition is open for entries...
The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is beginning its annual search for the best and most astonishing images from around the world, whether they come from the wildest places on Earth or urban gardens. With the bar being raised each year, the 2009 competition promises to be bigger and more inspiring than ever before.
‘This is the greatest and most prestigious competition for wildlife photographers anywhere in the world. It raises the profile of wildlife photography and provokes a wider awareness of wildlife conservation. It is not just professionals who are successful – amateurs of all ages have won awards in the competition many times. In recent years the judges have been particularly impressed by the standard of images being produced by many young people.’ Mark Carwardine (Chairman of the judges)
The winning photographer will be presented with £10,000 at an awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London, in October. Each category winner receives £500 and every runner-up £250. Special Award winners receive £1,000.
How to enter
The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is beginning its annual search for the best and most astonishing images from around the world, whether they come from the wildest places on Earth or urban gardens. With the bar being raised each year, the 2009 competition promises to be bigger and more inspiring than ever before.
‘This is the greatest and most prestigious competition for wildlife photographers anywhere in the world. It raises the profile of wildlife photography and provokes a wider awareness of wildlife conservation. It is not just professionals who are successful – amateurs of all ages have won awards in the competition many times. In recent years the judges have been particularly impressed by the standard of images being produced by many young people.’ Mark Carwardine (Chairman of the judges)
The winning photographer will be presented with £10,000 at an awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London, in October. Each category winner receives £500 and every runner-up £250. Special Award winners receive £1,000.
How to enter
- visit our website to enter online, for revised rules and category definitions and the Chairman’s foreword and insider tips.
- images must be digitally captured or scans of transparencies
- original transparencies, or the original capture as it was recorded by the camera will be requested, and must be supplied if an image reaches the final round of judging
- translations of the rules are available online in Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish
- online entry fee: £20
- postal entry fee: £27 (CDs only)
- closing date for online entries: Friday 27 March 2009
- closing date for postal entries (CDs only): Friday 20 March 2009
PERCUSSION TRAINING DAY for MUSICIANS
PERCUSSION TRAINING DAY for MUSICIANS
Date: Saturday 24th January 2009, 10am - 4pm
Place: St Peter-in-Eastgate Infant's School, Greetwellgate, Lincoln LN2 4AW
Cost: Free
Tutor: Leo Nolan
This is the first of a series of training days for musicians wishing to explore their professional development with a view to working in schools and communities.
This first workshop will be based around percussion work with a specific emphasis on how to achieve good results with limited resources. It will be relevant for musicians from all backgrounds and will be of interest to both non-percussionists and percussionists.
Leo is a community musician with many years experience working with schools and communities. Based in the North West, he has worked for organisations as diverse as More Music in Morecambe and the Halle Orchestra. We are delighted he can join us for this first workshop and it will be a fantastic opportunity to learn new techniques and skills.
Place are limited so allocation will be on a first come first served basis.
For further details and to register, please contact Sue Hawes at The Firebird Trust Ltd:
e-mail: admin@firebirdtrust.com
or telephone: 01522 811229
Date: Saturday 24th January 2009, 10am - 4pm
Place: St Peter-in-Eastgate Infant's School, Greetwellgate, Lincoln LN2 4AW
Cost: Free
Tutor: Leo Nolan
This is the first of a series of training days for musicians wishing to explore their professional development with a view to working in schools and communities.
This first workshop will be based around percussion work with a specific emphasis on how to achieve good results with limited resources. It will be relevant for musicians from all backgrounds and will be of interest to both non-percussionists and percussionists.
Leo is a community musician with many years experience working with schools and communities. Based in the North West, he has worked for organisations as diverse as More Music in Morecambe and the Halle Orchestra. We are delighted he can join us for this first workshop and it will be a fantastic opportunity to learn new techniques and skills.
Place are limited so allocation will be on a first come first served basis.
For further details and to register, please contact Sue Hawes at The Firebird Trust Ltd:
e-mail: admin@firebirdtrust.com
or telephone: 01522 811229
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