*CANCELLED* Contemporary Curriculum Design: Building on the National Plan for Music Education

In this session, we’ll explore:

• DIY Curriculum Design – building flexible and relevant music curricula from the ground up
• Elements over Genre – focusing on musical elements as a way to teach across styles and traditions
• National Policy in Practice – how to embed national guidance and vision into everyday planning

In the contemporary music room, it is imperative to engage with modern technology, new musical trends, contemporary issues in society and to underpin this in solid theoretical foundations. This session will take a deeper dive into promoting a diverse 21st century curriculum in all settings.

Who is it for?

• Music teachers in schools
• Instrumental and peripatetic teachers
• People leading music in educational or community settings
• Young music leaders
• Aspiring music educators and leaders
• Trainee music teachers
• Early career teachers

What will you gain from this session?

• A better understanding of how to break down musical genres into manageable, teachable parts
• Practical strategies for exploring key elements and features of music
• Ideas for designing a music curriculum that is accessible and inclusive for all learners