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FMS launches Hub Associate Membership
FMS to share hub skills with wider music education industry audiences
FMS is delighted to launch a Hub Associate Membership scheme. With effect from 1st January 2012, individuals, schools and business organisations can become Federation of Music Services (FMS) Hub Associate Members.
The offer reflects the fast changing landscape of music education as Music Education Hubs become the new focus for music and arts education in schools and communities. The new membership level will be known as Hub Associate and will be open to peripatetic and classroom teachers and musicians working with children and young people, school leaders and heads of music departments and organisations and businesses who are supporters of music in Hubs.
“Hubs mean closer links with schools, businesses, arts organisations and individuals involved in music education. Hub Associate Members will now have a voice and a forum for debate. This has to be a positive move forward and I urge all those involved in music education to get behind this new membership scheme.” Virginia Haworth-Galt
A copy of the FMS Hub Associate Membership Leaflet is available for download.
For more information call the membership hotline on 01722 412829 or email hubassociate@federationmusic.org.uk.
Music Therapy Conference 2011
Rhythm and Melody in Music Therapy
Warwickshire County Music Service would like to invite you to participate in their first Music Therapy Conference with a theme: Rhythm and Melody in Music Therapy.
This conference is aimed at music therapists, musicians and other professionals who apply rhythm and melody as part of their music.
It will investigate drawing out the therapeutic and aesthetic aspects of music-making. The day will look at the diverse interpretations towards these elements of music from various presenters who come from various musical backgrounds and work settings.
The conference date is 1st November 2011 9am to 4pm.
The fees for attending this conference are:
£50 or £30 (concession for students) - Lunch and refreshment will be provided.
If you are interested in attending this conference please complete the attached booking form and return to the County Music Service (not to the FMS).
Download the Music Therapy Conference Booking Form.
County Music Service, Saltisford Office Park, Ansell Way, Warwick CV34 4UL
Tel: 01926 742630 / 07751 881890
Fax: 01926 742630
FMS Offer New Taster Day Leadership & Management Training Course
FMS is launching a new one-day taster day course in Autumn 2011
This course will preview a full 10-day leadership and management course in 2012, and will give Music Service Teachers; Area Heads; Centre Leaders; Heads of Service or Anyone with a Team to Manage an opportunity to:
- Understand more about the aspects of leadership and management which are a part of their work
- Gain an in-depth look at issues facing everyone involved in running a music service
- Explore the key elements of the full accredited training programme.
Following the success of the previous four “Rising with the Tide” Leadership & Management courses, the 10 day extended programme seeks to enhance leadership capabilities across music services, organisations and providers of music tuition across the UK by engaging individuals in a series of innovative development sessions.
The Taster Day will be held in the following locations on the specified dates. The course fee is £75 plus VAT.
| Tuesday 1st November | London | RIBA, 66 Portland Place, W1B 1AD |
| Friday 4th November | Newport | Gwent Music Service, NP2 0NS |
| Friday 2nd December | Birmingham | Conference Aston, B4 7ET |
To apply, contact anne.foggitt@federationmusic.org.uk by email to the FMS Office
Classic FM’s Music Teacher of the Year 2011: Nominations now open!
Classic FM’s Music Teacher of the Year is back for 2011!
Classic FM has teamed up with Yamaha, Avid and Music for Youth once again to recognise and reward the nation’s most inspirational music teachers.
Do you know of an inspirational music teacher? Somebody who makes music lessons feel like more than just a lesson? Well, Classic FM is giving you the opportunity to reward a music teaching hero.
As well as recognising primary and secondary school music teachers, the awards also pay tribute to peripatetic/private music teachers and those who work with children with special needs. And for those who have made music teaching their life’s work, there’s an award for Lifetime Achievement.
The five winning teachers will each receive thousands of pounds worth of musical equipment from Yamaha and Avid software for their schools or music services.
The awards will be presented at the Music For Youth Schools Prom over three nights at the Royal Albert Hall on 7-9th November 2011.
For more information on how to enter please visit: http://www.classicfm.co.uk/musicteacher
Next Brit Thing Nationwide Competition Announcement
Comment from Virginia Haworth-Galt, Chief Executive of the Federation of Music Services:
“Any programme that helps to shine a light on Britain’s emerging musical talent from whatever genre of music gets the full support of the Federation of Music Services (FMS). Young people age 11-19 now have a fantastic opportunity to have their musical talent show-cased to a national audience of music industry luminaries and influencers.
“The Next BRIT Thing offers a great new way to recognise young people’s amazing musical and vocal skills and we will be encouraging our Music Service members to register at www.nextbritthing.com or via www.facebook.com/nextbritthing and Twitter @nextbritthing and send in their audio and video entries.