Training opportunities (external providers)

Externally provided music education training opportunities are listed below. We are signposting these opportunities as we believe they are beneficial for music educators in Dorset and Somerset. However, we do not necessarily endorse the providers or the content of the training.

Available to book

Song writing workshops with Dorset-based musician, Elijah – as heard on BBC Radio 2, Radio 1, Xfm and on Absolute Radio. Elijah has developed a unique song writing workshop to engage and inspire song writing and creativity. Follow the link below for more details:

Autumn Term 2025

Music Mark

Make your practice more inclusive with the Clarion accessible instrument | Music Mark

• Monday 29th September 2025
• 3.30pm – 5.00pm
• Online (Zoom)

Open Up Music demonstrate why the Clarion has been such a gamechanger for schools and offer practical examples of how it can transform your inclusive practice.

Sounds of Intent webinars

https://soundsofintent.org

• 10th September 4.30pm – Mini Musicians – Using SOI in primary schools (with David Rees from Merton Music Foundation) 
• 1st October 4.30pm – Introducing the multi-sensory wok of opera and ballet to PMLD students (with Hayley Ryan and Dom Oldfield, Royal Ballet and Opera Schools) 
• 5th November 4.30pm – What a HUB Sounds of Intent centre of excellence might look like (Sophie Gray and Adam Ockelford)
• 3rd December 4.30pm – TBC

Keep up-to-date with news and opportunities from Sounds of Intent here: https://www.facebook.com/SoundsOfIntent

You can watch previous presentations from the Sounds of Intent webinars here: Webinars for Music Hubs

Sound Connections

Wellbeing for Music Educators – in partnership with Soundcastle | Sound Connections

A session led by Soundcastle, experts in grassroots community music and Mental Health First Aid Training, focusing on the wellbeing of music teachers and leaders across the education and creative sectors. Whether you’re a peripatetic teacher, a school-based music educator, a trainee or emerging music leader, or someone who supports teachers through a hub or organisation, this event is for you.

Youth Voice from a Music Hub Perspective | Sound Connections

An online session where we will hear first-hand from Music Hubs across England about how they are working to embed the voices of young people into their practice.

Sound Sense

Music Education and Social Change – supporting community music

This session will be a dynamic panel and group discussion hosted by the ISME Critical Debates in Music Education for Social Change SIG. Explore key challenges and opportunities shaping music education in the 21st century with thought leaders Prof. Alexandra Kertz-Welzel (Germany), Prof. Geoff Baker (UK), and Prof. Heloisa Feichas (Brazil). Moderated by SIG Convenor Prof. Brian Kaufman (USA).

Community Music Now & Next – supporting community music

Community Music Now & Next is a one-day learning and networking event held in partnership with Sound Sense and The Music Works, taking place at The Music Works’ Gloucester Hub.

More details on the programme and how to book your place will be announced very soon – for now, don’t forget to save the date!