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Category Archives: Music
Free Fringe Music 2011
http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum/whats_on/free_fringe_music.aspx
The National Museum of Scotland has music performances taking place in its new World Cultures and Discoveries Gallery at lunch times up to 26 August. Visit the NMS website to see the see the programme.
Today – Final ‘Create’ event in Stirling
Following on from the successful Create in your community programme organised by Stirling Youth Partnership, and funded by Stirling Community Planning Partnership – massive thanks go to all partners actively involved this year. These include Stirling Council’s Youth Services, Callander Youth Project, Action in mind, PLUS (works with young people with disabilities), The Rock and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise & Central Scotland Police.
There were 6 create events throughout July that took place at:
Callander – The Brigdend Hotel, Raploch Community Campus, Balfron – Donaldson Park, Mayfield Centre, Dunblane Centre and Bannockburn High School.
At each event young people from 10 to 25 years old were offered the opportunity to participate in a range of fun and free activities, which enabled them to learn new skills, meet new people and try new things. Activities included a bird of prey workshop, boot camp experience, zumba workshops, animation workshops, music workshops, martial arts, pot planting, the cube (similar to the TV show), a police workshop depicting a day in the life of a police officer & a fire brigade workshop highlighting the dangers of fire.
At the end of each ‘Create’ day a BBQ was held to replenish all the hungry stomachs.
There was a fantastic turnout of between 60 – 85 people at each ‘create’ event.
The final create is due to take place on Thursday 11th August at Fallin’s Alpha Centre from 4-8pm. It is open to all young people aged 10-25 from Stirling and surrounding areas AND it’s free! There will be lots happening including a free BBQ, live music, as well as interactive activities.
Under 16’s must have a parental/guardian consent form, which can be picked up from the Information Station, No. 33, Old Arcade or sent out to you by contacting Youth Services 01786 442719.
Performances for 45th International Children’s Games
Tonight Lanarkshire welcomes the world http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/press/article/307/tonight_lanarkshire_welcomes_the_world
Tonight Lanarkshire officially welcomes almost 2000 visitors from 33 countries to the 45th International Children’s Games.
The Games kicks off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Motherwell’s Fir Park featuring the athletes from 77 cities parading into the stadium.
There will also be performances from Scottish bag-rock sensations Skerryvore, a stunning display by 400 local dancers and singers, and the raising of the ICG flag before a show stopping fireworks display brings the event to a dramatic close.
Edinburgh Festival for Children – Family and Kids Shows Event Listings
Fancy an action packed fun-filled family festival holiday? Find the perfect balance to keep the clan happy with our family friendly festival tips.
Youth Music Initiative funding
In 2011/12 there is £10million in the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) budget.
Support will be given through one of the following routes –
Formula Fund
Informal Sector Small and Large Investments
Training & CPD
Independent Music Making
Access & Excellence
Youth Music Forums
Early Years
Other
For more information on the Youth Music Initiative – including details of all the specific routes and their criteria and eligibility, see the website below.
This opportunity is available in: All Scotland
For further information, please contact enquiries@creativescotland.com, or visithttp://www.creativescotland.com/investment/investment-programmes/youth-music-initiative. The deadline isSaturday 31 March 2012
NYCoS Education Conference 2011 – Music CPD
A two day conference taking place at the RSAMD in Glasgow on the 20-21 August for musicians, classroom teachers, choir leaders, nursery workers and anyone interested in NYCoS training opportunities.
Keynote speaker:
Dr László Nemes, Director of The Kodály Institute, Hungary
Other sessions include:
Dalcroze
Music for 0-5s
Solfa – no limits!
Introduction to Kodály Musicianship
Kodály and the 21st Century Approach
Curriculum for Excellence Active Learning Through Music
… and much much more!
This opportunity is available in: All Scotland
For further information, please contact carole.allen@nycos.co.uk (Carole Allen), or call 0141 287 2856, or visithttp://www.nycos.co.uk/education. The deadline is Monday 15 August 2011 at 17:00.
2 New Glow Cookbooks – Standard Grade Music – Using a wiki for project work and A Glow Group using a Graphical Interface
Irene Steward is a Principal teacher of Music at Bellshill Academy in North Lanarkshire. She began using Glow quite recently, encouraged by her own son’s use of Glow in primary school. She saw the potential for her secondary pupils to be accessing materials from home and also to be able to ask questions on Discussion Boards for help with their homework. Her son’s obvious enjoyment of using Glow made her think that her pupils would be motivated by using it.
Off the page 2011 – literature, Gaelic and music
The sixth Off the Page is being held from the 10th – 17th September and once more includes an exciting array of events for both adults and children. A varied programme includes an afternoon for budding authors meeting authors, Doug Jackson and Nicola Morgan and publicist, Bob McDevitt, who will pass on their experiences in the world of publishing. An Evening of Gaelic is being held in the Tolbooth Attic, featuring local and national talent bringing music, poetry and storytelling in the Gaelic language.
Stirling Council
http://www.stirling.gov.uk/my/news/view/19350
Expressive arts as a vehicle for boosting confidence and self-esteem – Case Study
An enterprising approach to developing skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sharingpractice/e/enterprisingapproachtodevelopingskills/index.asp?strReferringChannel=learningteachingandassessment&strReferringPageID=tcm:4-646682-64
This collection of case studies examines the importance of developing essential employability and life skills in young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They highlight the importance of providing the right blend of enterprising learning opportunities for each young person’s stage and circumstances.
