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Newham Music Network Session
June 25, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
FreeGuest Presenter: Gary Spruce will lead work looking at the role of Social Justice in Music Education.
Who is this event for? Anyone who teaches or leads music in Newham.
Why attend? You will leave this session with:
– practical ideas that you can use in your work the next day
– new ideas that will strengthen your work in your setting/s
– stronger music education connections across the borough
– a deeper perspective about what is happening nationally and locally in music education
We are excited to confirm Paul Christmas will be leading a practical session on leading improvising
Paul is a highly experienced and inspiring Music Educator leading music in Primary and Secondary schools alongside roles in Music Hubs in East and South East London. You’ll leave with ideas that will enable all students to engage based on professional level music making.
Guest presenter Gary Spruce: Renowned music education expert, academic and author will lead work looking at the role of Social Justice in Music Education. Exploring the difference between affirmative and transformative: moving the focus from ‘rescuing working class children’ to celebrating and elevating what they bring instead.
Diversity/Inclusion and Anti-Racism work in Music Education: Newham based case studies, practical ideas you can use in your work tomorrow. Increase diversity and inclusion in your music offer and teaching.
– Inclusion project: see work in action through a Newham based project
– Hear about successes throughout the borough
– Leave with ideas to solve your challenges
