Changing Tracks: music services working together to become more inclusive
Today, Changing Tracks release their annual findings and review in to inclusion for music services.
Southampton Music Services, the lead partner for Southampton Music Hub, takes part in the Changing Tracks network, and earlier this year, took part in an Action Research Project with Looked After Families which has contributed to this review.
About Changing Tracks:
Changing Tracks is a programme of support and learning for and with music services wanting to improve equality, diversity and inclusion. It is run by Hertfordshire Music Service and funded by Youth Music. It was previously called MusicNet East. Changing Tracks members are helping each other to be more inclusive through a peer network facilitated by Music Mark, funding for action research, support and challenge, advice and resources.
About the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England
The network is part of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England.
The Alliance is a growing network of organisations working together to:
promote equity in music education
support others to do the same through advocacy, CPD, resources, and strategic alliances.
What does being musically inclusive involve?
Musically inclusive practice involves making sure young people’s music is HEARD:
Holistic: placing emphasis on personal, social and musical outcomes
Equitable: people facing the biggest barriers receive the most support
Authentic: developed with and informed by the people we do it for
Representative: the people we work with as participants and colleagues reflect our diverse society
Diverse: all musical genres, styles, practices are valued equally