RNCM Music Education Conference 2019
Join us on Friday 28 June 2019 for the RNCM Music Education Conference: Pathways to Progression.
This informative one-day event provides the opportunity to reflect and consider how music educators can help young people to become the best possible musicians at every stage of their journey.
Share creative ideas and practical strategies to support young learners through transition points and to overcome barriers, and hear success stories from inspiring individuals whose work fosters and delivers an inclusive musical education in their school/music service.
Delegates will have choice of a range of breakout sessions where you’ll have the chance to discuss, debate and participate in sessions and workshops led by experts in a range of areas. There will be options suitable for all so you can tailor your day according to your personal and professional interests.
Plenary Speakers
- Professor Linda Merrick, Principal, RNCM
- Carolyn Baxendale MBE, Head of Bolton Music Service
- Jimmy Rotheram, Music Coordinator, Feversham Primary Academy, Bradford
- Kate Campbell-Green, Head of Tameside Music Service
Session Leaders
- Sara Ascenso, Lecturer in Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing, RNCM
- Gerard Booth, Head of Service, Oldham Music Service
- Sarah Crooks, Senior Tutor, RNCM Young Strings
- Professor Lynne Dawson, Head of Vocal Studies and Opera, RNCM
- Mike Edwards, Head of Music, Blessed John Henry Newman RC College, Oldham
- Robert Gardiner, Assistant Head of Music Education (PGCE), RNCM
- Geth Griffith, Tutor in Academic Studies, RNCM
- Dr John Habron, Head of Music Education, RNCM
- Dr David Horne, Head of Graduate School, RNCM
- Rachael Jones, Pathfinder Coordinator, RNCM
- Joanna Mangona, Creative Leader for Curriculum, Charanga
- Suzanne Nicholas, Musicianship Tutor Young Strings, RNCM
- Clark Rundell, Head of Conducting, RNCM
- Dr Jonathan Savage, Reader, School of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Andy Stott, Head of Popular Music, RNCM
- Fiona Stuart, Head of Learning and Participation, RNCM
Who is this conference suitable for?
The event is suitable for music teachers from all sectors, including primary and secondary schools, sixth form/FE colleges, music services, and universities.
Further Information
We will also be offering free tickets to our evening Symphony Orchestra concert at The Bridgewater Hall to all conference delegates.
Click on the tabs below for event information. More details will be added once confirmed so please check back for the latest updates.
If you have any questions about the RNCM Music Education Conference, please email [email protected].
Programme Overview
Programme Overview*
| 9am – 9.30am | Registration and Refreshments |
| 9.30am – 10am | Welcome Address |
| 10am – 11am | Plenary Session |
| 11am – 11.30am | Refreshments and Networking |
| 11.30am – 12.30am | Breakout Sessions |
| 12.30pm – 1.45pm | Lunch and Networking |
| 1.45pm – 2.45pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 3pm – 4pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 4pm – 5pm | Refreshments, Networking and Live Music |
| 5pm | End of Conference |
*These timings may be subject to change. Please keep an eye on this webpage for conference programme updates.
Plenary Session
Plenary Session*
We are delighted to welcome Jimmy Rotheram, the first music coordinator of Feversham Primary Academy in Bradford, whose transformative work to rebuild the curriculum around music took the school from special measures into a success story.
We are also delighted to welcome Kate Campbell-Green, Head of Tameside Music Service to share initiatives in her service which facilitate inclusivity.
*Conference content/speakers may be subject to change. Please keep an eye on this webpage for conference programme updates.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions*
We have an exciting range of interactive breakout sessions available for delegates to choose from, including:
Discussion and Debate
Panel Debate: Addressing the Decline of GCSE and A level Music
Chaired by Dr John Habron, RNCM
Dr Jonathan Savage, Reader, School of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Manchester Metropolitan University
Carolyn Baxendale MBE, Head of Bolton Music Service
Fiona Stuart, Head of Learning and Participation, RNCM
(The) Mind (in) the Gaps: Psychological Development and Mental Health in the Transitions to and from HE
Sara Ascenso, Lecturer in Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing, RNCM
Musical Progression: Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School
Gerard Booth, Head of Service, Oldham Music Service
Mike Edwards, Head of Music, Blessed John Henry Newman RC College
Supporting your Students’ Progression
From First Contact to Profession: RNCM Engage
Rachael Jones, Pathfinder Coordinator, RNCM
Fiona Stuart, Head of Learning and Participation, RNCM
Young Strings: An Integrated Approach to Engaging the Whole Child in Musical Learning
Sarah Crooks, Senior Tutor, RNCM Young Strings
Popular Music Education: How to Succeed in an Audition
Andy Stott, Head of Popular Music, RNCM
Teacher Education and CPD: Developing More Musical Music Teaching
Robert Gardiner, Assistant Head of Music Education (PGCE), RNCM
Joanna Mangona, Creative Leader for Curriculum, Charanga
Analyse your Singing-Teaching Skills: Teaching Voice in the Conservatoire
Professor Lynne Dawson, Head of Vocal Studies and Opera, RNCM
Practical Workshops
Sharpen up your teaching skills through practical sessions led by RNCM teaching staff.
Conducting/Leading an Ensemble
Clark Rundell, Head of Conducting, RNCM
Developing Composition Skills Workshop
Dr David Horne, Head of Graduate School, RNCM
Moving to Learn: Integrating Dalcroze Eurhythmics principles in music education at Early Years Foundation Stage
Suzanne Nicholas, Musicianship Tutor Young Strings, RNCM
*Conference content/speakers may be subject to change. Please keep an eye on this webpage for conference programme updates.
Booking Information
How to Book
Bookings are now closed.
