Hub Menu for 2024-25
Sep
2
to 25 Jul

Hub Menu for 2024-25

We have an exciting and inspiring Hub Menu for schools and education settings.

Get in touch to hear about music opportunities for the children and young people you teach via our mailing list or use the buttons below to download a pdf of activities for your region.

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Music Hub Interactive Mailing List
Sep
2
to 25 Jul

Music Hub Interactive Mailing List

Weekly & termly interactive digital content and one-off projects to support music-making in schools. Sign up for our weekly mailing list for the following resources and content throughout the year

Projects 2024-2025

Reclaiming Narratives Black History Month KS2 & KS3 song & curriculum resource SEPT/OCT 2024 

Following on from Saluting Our Sister last year we will be re-commissioning local producer Sara Bless and artist Shannon B to write a new song for black history month.  This track will be in the songbank alongside a sign & sing video and a curriculum resource for writing a rap for the verses of the song around this year’s theme of Reclaiming Narratives. Song bank

An Audience With… KS2, KS3, KS4 & KS5 now available via THIS webpage 

Throughout the year we will be creating bitesize videos linked to our projects in which students can submit questions to ask music industry professionals and find out more about the varied careers and experiences of those working in the field.  Our aim is to provide you with content to meet the aims of the National Plan for Music Education around roles in the music industry.  These will be available and shared via the music hub YouTube channel regularly.  Please be aware that the first set of videos and content are now up on the website linked above.  Alongside this we will be writing an assembly resource to go with this for use in KS1 & KS2 whole school or phase assemblies. 

10 Minute Sign & Sing and 5 Minute Rhythm & Rhyme EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, SEND Songbank OR YouTube 

In 5 Minute Rhythm & Rhyme you will learn Makaton signs and body percussion for a suitable song for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.  You can use these as brain breaks any time during the day or as a starting point for learning a song to perform with your class.  10 Minute Sign & Sing will bring you fresh repertoire to learn to sign or sing or both on a fortnightly basis.  Weekly digital content for this will continue production throughout the year alternating between each project. 

Vocal & Curriculum newsletter ALL PHASES 

Half termly round ups of our digital resources from the archives linked to themes throughout the year are downloadable from our website HERE 

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 8th October
Oct
8
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 8th October

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

11th November 2024 (changed from first Tuesday due to other commitments)

Resumed as first Tuesday of the month from January 2025 onwards:

7th January 2025

4th February 2025

4th March 2025

1st April 2025

6th May 2025

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics
Oct
24
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics

Thursday 24th October 2024  in person CPD session “Music Basics” at Wordsworth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

What are the ‘elements of music’ and the ‘interrelated dimensions of music’? This practical hands-on session empowers teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver music with confidence. Starting with some useful musical warm ups for a variety of age ranges you will then learn; note duration, reading rhythms, notation, notes on the scale and put it all together as a practical performance and composition activity with instruments.

This workshop is designed to boost your confidence in teaching practical music activities in your classroom and give you lots of ideas, resources and strategies to do so! 

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Vocal Kit Digital songbook, CPD & workshops KS3, KS4 & KS5
Nov
4
to 14 Feb

Vocal Kit Digital songbook, CPD & workshops KS3, KS4 & KS5

SIOW Music will be collaborating with Sound Pop Academy to produce a digital songbook transcribing their brilliant 3 part harmony flexible arrangements of pop songs to share with secondary schools and sixth forms. The music hub and Sound Pop Academy will run a CPD session to introduce the songs and arrangements and support singing across the Key Stages including a limited number of live workshops in schools.

As part of this programme, you will be offered a free log in to the Vocal Kit online platform to continue using the resources following your workshop with backing tracks and a progression framework for vocal learning.

This project will run from Autumn 2 and through the Spring term.

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Autumn term
Nov
7
4:00 pm16:00

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Autumn term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 11 November
Nov
11
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 11 November

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

7th January 2025

4th February 2025

4th March 2025

1st April 2025

6th May 2025

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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Welsh National Opera Schools concert Friday 15 November Mayflower Theatre KS2
Nov
15
12:00 pm12:00

Welsh National Opera Schools concert Friday 15 November Mayflower Theatre KS2

This free and inspiring schools concert offer a live orchestra experience for Key Stage 2 students.  Alongside presenter Ruth Rosales and conductor Olivia Clarke, the music is brought to life by the world class WNO Orchestra, and a group of sensational opera singers.  There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to interact with the music, from dancing and clapping to singing along – all while learning about dynamics, rhythm, speed and of course, the instruments that make up an Orchestra.

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CHRISTMAS AT OSBORNE:  independent visit ALL AGES in partnership with English Heritage
Nov
20
to 20 Dec

CHRISTMAS AT OSBORNE: independent visit ALL AGES in partnership with English Heritage

If you are unable to join us for our workshop days, but would still like to participate in Christmas at Osborne, Gemma Wiggs at English Heritage would be delighted to offer you the opportunity to bring a school group to perform in the Durbar room in December.  Due to the delicate nature of the decoration, Osborne House is unable to host any loud or amplified sound in this room currently but choirs, singers and acoustic instruments are very welcome.  Gemma would coordinate this with timed tours of the house taking place in December so please contact her directly to take up this offer and discuss possible dates and times gemma.wiggs@english-heritage.org.uk

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CHRISTMAS AT CARISBROOKE: Independent Visit, ALL AGES in partnership with English Heritage
Nov
20
to 20 Dec

CHRISTMAS AT CARISBROOKE: Independent Visit, ALL AGES in partnership with English Heritage

Schools are invited to bring groups to perform in the Courtyard of Carisbrooke Castle or in the chapel if you would like a performance venue or event for the end of term.  All performances, groups and ages are welcome and English Heritage will be flexible around days and times if you liaise with them directly.  Please contact laura.bosworth@english-heritage.org.uk to arrange this

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Christmas at Osborne Monday 25th November & Monday 2nd December
Nov
25
to 2 Dec

Christmas at Osborne Monday 25th November & Monday 2nd December

Schools choirs and music groups are invited to Osborne House on Monday 25th November for a carousel of Christmas activities!  You will have the opportunity to perform in the Durbar Room, have a tour of the ground floor of the house and take part in some Victorian Christmas craft activities. If take up is high we will also offer the opportunity for schools to take part the following week on 2nd December.

Your performances could include the new music hub Christmas songs from our songbook which we will learn in the workshop, something you have prepared for Christmas concerts or anything you have been working on this term - all are welcome!  We will not have a full band or sound set up sadly due to the delicate nature of the Durbar Room but we will be able to play backing tracks.  You are welcome to bring your own equipment too.  

Our proposed timings would be as follows:

9.15am - 9.30am Arrive / parents drop off gather school groups in the car park

9.30am - 9.45am Move to first workshop space 

9.45am - 10.30am Workshop 1 / tour

10.30am - 10.45am change over/break

10.45am - 11.30am Workshop 2 / tour

11.30am - 11.45am change over/break

11.45am - 12.30pm Workshop 3 / tour

12.30pm - 1.15pm Lunch break (bring packed lunch)

1.15pm - 1.30pm schools to Durbar Room

1.30pm - 2.15pm Performance in the Durbar Room

2.15pm Finish and schools leave and/or children are collected from the car park by parents



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BSO "ON YOUR DOORSTEP": Performance & Ensemble workshops KS2, KS3, KS4 & KS5 
Nov
28
to 29 Nov

BSO "ON YOUR DOORSTEP": Performance & Ensemble workshops KS2, KS3, KS4 & KS5 

We are excited to be partnering with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra this academic year as part of their “On Your Doorstep” programme. 

A group of instrumental players from the orchestra along with a workshop leader will visit schools to deliver some live performances and also work with  instrumentalists in your setting - this could be adapted to be suitable for beginners or any types of players/instruments or could perhaps be a starting point for a new ensemble in your school or a chance for an established group to receive some specific coaching. 

We would be keen to work with you to understand what would support you in the best way.  Please complete the form linked below to book a space for this, although slots are limited. The players will follow this up with a wider island-wide community performance on Saturday 30th November.

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Christmas Celebration: Southampton Guildhall
Dec
5
9:00 am09:00

Christmas Celebration: Southampton Guildhall

Please register your interest to take part in our Christmas Celebration and Southampton Guildhall on Thursday 5th December 2024!  This is suitable for KS1 & KS2 pupils either your choir or a class from your setting.  This event is now fully booked but if you would like to be put on a reserve list, please email lynn.beckwith@southampton.gov.uk

Details:

Jo Downs is writing a new Christmas songbook and narrative script for this event loosely based on the nativity story with three original songs for KS1 and three original songs for KS2 spanning a variety of styles and genres!  Schools will also be offered the opportunity to perform as a solo group outside of the massed singing or participate in the narrative sections but this is very much voluntary.  On the day we will also be joined by Southampton Youth Wind Band for the concert.

Schools will be offered workshops to introduce the songbook and digital resources to support you with learning them in advance of the concert. Resources will be ready by the end of September/beginning of October.  Timings on the day are still tbc but we will be in touch with everyone to finalise this with your input.

Spaces will be limited to up to 150 KS1 and up to 150 KS2 students for the event in total, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis with an initial limit of around 30 pupils from your school for each half of the concert but we may be able to offer more spaces depending on sign up though so this is not set in stone.

Please indicate on the form how many you would like to bring or use the form to explain this and we will contact you to confirm what's possible.  Any questions please email nia@siowmusic.org but if in doubt fill in the form and we will get back to you with questions if anything doesn't make sense.

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The Bells of Paradise with University of Southampton Voices
Dec
6
9:00 am09:00

The Bells of Paradise with University of Southampton Voices

We are looking for a KS2 and/or KS3/4 school choir of upper voices to take part in a concert at the Turner Sims Concert Hall with the University of Southampton voices on Friday 6th December

This programme is called The Bells of Paradise and features arrangements of some well known traditional (and some less traditional!) carols along with an adult choir and professional musicians. The hub would work intensively with your choir to learn the 6 songs in the programme which would feature your choir or class. 

This concert would be a chance to perform with professional musicians led by Harvey Brough and we have run this lovely project with the University before with great success.  Please email me directly nia@siowmusic.org if this is of interest to you.

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RECORDER EXTRAVAGANZA! Resources and Workshops
Jan
1
to 30 Apr

RECORDER EXTRAVAGANZA! Resources and Workshops

January - April 2025 KS1 & KS2 in partnership with Fairest Isle Festival

After the success of our recorder extravaganza at St Catherine’s Church in Ventnor last year as part of Fairest Isle Festival we will be continuing the tradition this year!  Although the festival is not taking place again until 2026 the festival organisers were keen to continue the legacy of this year’s project via the commissioning of a new recorder songbook written by island-native Miriam Monaghan from recorder super-group Palisander.  The music hub will host these digital resources, provide CPD for schools and workshops to introduce the materials and during next term select a venue and date for performance in the spring term.  If your school would like to host this event please do get in touch.  Please register your interest below.

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Southampton University Chamber Choir vocal workshops January & February 2025 KS2 & KS3
Jan
6
to 14 Feb

Southampton University Chamber Choir vocal workshops January & February 2025 KS2 & KS3

The student members of Southampton University Chamber Choir are offering the opportunity for schools to hear them perform in a short assembly and then work with a class or a choir group for a workshop leading to a small performance on the day.  The timings would be roughly as follows but we would be happy to work with you to refine this.  Register your interest HERE

60 minute workshop with a class of up to 30 or your choir

15-20 minute assembly including performances from SUCC and children’s performance of material from the workshop



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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 7th January
Jan
7
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 7th January

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

4th February 2025

4th March 2025

1st April 2025

6th May 2025

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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CPD OPPORTUNITY:  Music Leadership & Singing as a ”golden thread”
Jan
20
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Leadership & Singing as a ”golden thread”

  • Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Monday 20th January 2025  in person CPD session “Music Leadership and Cultural Capital in your school” Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

All schools must have a Music Development Plan in place from 2023 onwards. Do you have a musical intent statement? How will you implement this and evaluate the impact of this? In this session we will use a hub designed toolkit to create a development plan for your school which includes curricular and co-curricular activities.

Alongside this we will include practical musical activities to support implementation of a whole school singing programme and how to lead ensembles.

Places have already been booked for some schools through the Headteachers forum last term but if you are unsure if you have a place booked, please contact Carla Bradshaw via clerktoheadteachers@stmaryspri.co.uk

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Explore the Orchestra: Sea Stories Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Schools' Concert Thursday 23 January at Portsmouth Guildhall KS2
Jan
23
10:30 am10:30

Explore the Orchestra: Sea Stories Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Schools' Concert Thursday 23 January at Portsmouth Guildhall KS2

Designed with KS2 students in mind, these thrilling and interactive concerts will be presented by award-winning composer and conductor, James Redwood and actor/director, Lynne Forbes. Explore the Orchestra: Sea Stories will feature material that fuses symphonic music with the written word and will explore how the oceans have ignited the musical imaginations of many. The concert will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.  This concert is offered to primary schools completely FREE OF CHARGE and includes a CPD session for teachers in November. 

Please contact Tom Kay on tkay@bsorchestra.co.uk to book or if you have any specific questions about the event.

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 4th February
Feb
4
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 4th February

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

4th March 2025

1st April 2025

6th May 2025

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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An Audience With… Pathways to Music Industry workshops
Feb
5
to 6 Feb

An Audience With… Pathways to Music Industry workshops

Thursday 5th & Friday 6th February KS2 & KS3 in partnership with IWCEP and Creative Island

"An Audience With..." is Southampton & IOW Music's flagship vehicle to help schools connect the areas of the National Plan for Music Education focused on Music Industry roles with children and young people.  This hands on session will outline some of the roles available (both technical and performance based) through practical activities and digital video content which will inspire young people to work in the music industry and develop aspirations for the future.  Bookings will be taken via IWCEP manager Claire Paul claire@creativeisland.org and information about the whole programme will come to you via our mailing prior to this going live.

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Leadership & Singing as a ”golden thread”
Feb
6
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Leadership & Singing as a ”golden thread”

Thursday 6th February 2025  in person CPD session Music Leadership & Singing as a ”golden thread” at Wordsworth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

All schools must have a Music Development Plan in place from 2023 onwards. Do you have a musical intent statement? How will you implement this and evaluate the impact of this? In this session we will use a hub designed toolkit to create a development plan for your school which includes curricular and co-curricular activities.

Alongside this we will include practical musical activities to support implementation of a whole school singing programme and how to lead ensembles.

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MARDI GRAS SONGWRITING PROJECT:  Spring & Summer Terms 2024 in partnership with The New Carnival Company KS2, KS3 & KS4
Feb
10
to 5 Jul

MARDI GRAS SONGWRITING PROJECT: Spring & Summer Terms 2024 in partnership with The New Carnival Company KS2, KS3 & KS4

We are continuing our collaboration with The New Carnival Company to create and write with young people a new anthem to perform at Mardi Gras linked to their theme for this year.

Schools signed up will receive a free songwriting and singing workshop from the hub in the summer term to help write the song and learn to sing it before the parade heads off on the day in July 2025!

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Spring Term
Feb
25
4:00 pm16:00

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Spring Term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 4th March
Mar
4
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 4th March

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

1st April 2025

6th May 2025

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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CPD OPPORTUNITY:   Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment
Mar
25
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment

  • Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tuesday 25th March 2025 in person CPD session  Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

Using a practical scheme of work as an example we will look at how to plan a curriculum music unit, incorporating the interrelated activities of performing, composing and listening, referring to progression frameworks for different year groups through practical activities. 

Places have already been booked for some schools through the Headteachers forum last term but if you are unsure if you have a place booked, please contact Carla Bradshaw via clerktoheadteachers@stmaryspri.co.uk

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 1st April
Apr
1
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 1st April

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

6th May 2025

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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ROCK SCHOOL ON THE ROAD:  With Platform One College of Music KS2 & Above
Apr
21
to 22 Jul

ROCK SCHOOL ON THE ROAD: With Platform One College of Music KS2 & Above

Join students and teachers from Platform one College of music to hear performances from bands, young people and learn lots about events, sound, music technology and jobs in the music industry.  Details of spaces available will come directly from Platform One to your settings so one to look out for!

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 6th May
May
6
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 6th May

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

3rd June 2025

1st July 2025

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Summer Term
May
14
4:00 pm16:00

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Summer Term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 3rd June
Jun
3
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 3rd June

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

SESSIONS: 

1st July 2025

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment
Jun
5
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment

Thursday 6th February 2025  in person CPD session Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment at Wordsworth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

Using a practical scheme of work as an example we will look at how to plan a curriculum music unit, incorporating the interrelated activities of performing, composing and listening, referring to progression frameworks for different year groups through practical activities. 

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Vocal Festival Prom Carisbrooke Castle Thursday 12th June KS1, KS2, KS3+ SEND
Jun
12
9:15 am09:15

Vocal Festival Prom Carisbrooke Castle Thursday 12th June KS1, KS2, KS3+ SEND

Join us again for our junior prom event on the bowling green at Carisbrooke Castle!  Bring your students along for an opportunity to perform on the green with fantastic visibility for parents, friends and families to come along and watch on the raised areas around the green and bring a picnic.  This year this event will be solely focused on singing and our theme in 2025 will focus on local stories, myths & legends and the environment.  

Schools and young people will be consulted to suggest a song to include in an our official ‘songbook’ for the concert.  This songbook will be produced by the music hub and workshops will also be available to support this.  As always we will run a site visit and meeting prior to the event to discuss logistics with teachers which will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 from 4pm - 5pm at the castle.  In the case of inclement weather our reserve date is Tuesday 17th June 2025.

4pm - 4.30pm School ensembles/groups arrive 

4.30pm - 5pm Sound checks 

5.30pm - 7pm Concert




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STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 1st July
Jul
1
6:00 pm18:00

STAGE DOOR RISING STARS Open Mic night Tuesday 1st July

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form (button below or QR code). Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform. You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night! Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via the following link https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/844/the-stage-door-rising-stars

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RNLI Project day at Classic Boat Museum Cowes Tuesday 1st October 
Oct
1
to 2 Oct

RNLI Project day at Classic Boat Museum Cowes Tuesday 1st October 

Schools are invited to either the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes or the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum in Arreton to take part in workshops and a performance to mark the RNLI Bicentenary celebrations in 2024.  A group or class of 30 students will take part in a half day set of workshops (singing sea shanties, dancing a hornpipe and dramatic storytelling) along with touring the museums and learning about water safety. Children are then invited back after school with their parents to perform.  Following on from attendance parents will be given vouchers to attend the heritage site in the future.  We only have one space left for this project on Tuesday 1st October at the Classic Boat Museum in the morning.  Please contact nia@siowmusic.org if you would like to take this opportunity.  A sample schedule of the day is below.  

Morning workshops & visit

9.20 - Arrive and welcome

9.30 - 10.15 - Session One

10.15 - 11.00 - Session Two

11.00 - 11.15 - Break

11.15 - 12.00 - Session Three

Evening Performance

5.30 - Intro and Welcome (TBC)

5.35 - Parents tour the relevant venue with a provided map - Programme will look like this;

      Shanty school 1

      Dramatic Story school 1

      Hornpipe school 1

      Shanty school 2

      Dramatic Story school 2

      Hornpipe school 2

6.15 - END - It is hoped that each evening will end with an optional Sea Shanty Sing-a-long for 30 minutes or so either at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club on the Tuesday and or the White Lion pub on the Wednesday


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CPD OPPORTUNITY:  Music Basics
Sep
24
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics

  • Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary School (map)
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Tuesday 24th September 2024  in person CPD session “Music 101” at Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

What are the ‘elements of music’ and the ‘interrelated dimensions of music’? This practical hands-on session empowers teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver music with confidence. Starting with some useful musical warm ups for a variety of age ranges you will then learn; note duration, reading rhythms, notation, notes on the scale and put it all together as a practical performance and composition activity with instruments.

This workshop is designed to boost your confidence in teaching practical music activities in your classroom and give you lots of ideas, resources and strategies to do so!

Places have already been booked for some schools through the Headteachers forum last term but if you are unsure if you have a place booked, please contact Carla Bradshaw via clerktoheadteachers@stmary’spri.co.uk  

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