Family Friendly ToolkitThis toolkit is designed to support arts organisations wishing to make a commitment to families, making it easier for families to take part in the arts, as audiences and participants. Aimed at arts professionals and drawing on extensive research and interviews, the toolkit contains experiences and examples of good practice from many arts organisations to help develop work for families.It also provides: an introduction to the concept of being afamily friendly organisation an audit to assess how you support families tools for getting started facts and figures about the family audience tried and tested ideas to develop your workYou can read the toolkit from start to finish or dip in to find guidelines and illustrations of good practice to help with specific areas of your work. You can use the toolkit as a starting point and add items that will be particularly relevant to you.Download the toolkit: www.artscouncil.org.uk/documents/publications/phpuf99oR.pdf
Dance organisations encouraged to hold events for Dance Off 2008dates: 17 and 18 May 2008Dance organisations across the country are being encouraged to put on showcase events on the weekend of 17th and 18th May 2008 to launch this year’s Adult Learners’ Week - co-ordinated by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE). Dance Off 2008 will spearhead the activities for Cultural Diversity Weekend - the traditional start to Adult Learners’ Week, the UK’s largest festival of learning.Dance Off 2008 will be celebrating different styles and forms of dance from all over the world and from cross-cultural traditions. Hundreds of organisations from across the country are planning to hold events offering a range of dances for everyone at any age, degree of skill or experience. These dances range from the French Chantraine dance of expression to Latin American ballroom; salsa and belly dancing to hip-hop and free style and contemporary Caribbean to ballet.www.niace.org.uk/alw/2008/providers/danceoff.htm________________________________________________________Hilton in the Community Foundationdeadline - 6 May, 4 August & 28 October 2008The Hilton in the Community Foundation wants to help as many young people as possible. Under the banner 'Supporting Young People Worldwide', the Foundation is dedicated to making a real difference to those most in need, wherever Hilton operates. Through targeted grant-giving, they aim to support smaller charities that might otherwise be overlooked.The Foundation makes grants to a wide range of charities and organisations that meet one of their three chosen areas of focus: Young People – Education; Young People – Health and Disaster Relief and International Fund. Previous awards have included music activities, art materials, black curtains for a drama/performance space and the cost of sending children to drama camp. For more information go to www.hilton-foundation.org.uk or tel: 0207 605 7733.
========================================================================================From: "Kent Band" <kentband_at_blueyonder_dot_co_dot_uk>Date: 30 April 2008 15:28:35 BDTSubject: PGCE Music Course Institute of EducationThe Institute of Education, which was awarded category ‘A’ status for its training provision, offers two routes to train as asecondary music teacher: part-time (three days per week over four terms) and full-time.The Music PGCE course at the Institute of Education offers you the opportunity to work with pupils at key stages 3 and 4, and youwill also have opportunities to gain experience of observing and teaching at post 16, including A level music; AS and A level musictechnology. The programme comprises ongoing seminars, workshops and tutorials in the theory and practice of music education. Thesesessions are run by high-profile subject specialists including jazz and gospel professionals, film and television composers,educational specialists and school-based mentors.We acknowledge that course members bring with them a wealth of skills and experience as music makers. The course will help you cometo an understanding of what it means to be a teacher and reflective practitioner. Our first priority is to develop your expertise ina variety of teaching situations by exploring a range of materials, traditions and different teaching styles within the framework ofthe national curriculum.We provide access to an excellent range of resource materials, classroom instruments and a newly refurbished music technology suitecomprising the latest music software.Trainees are offered up to £9,000 to train as a secondary music teacher. For more information visit www.ioe.ac.uk or email RachelRyder at r_dot_ryder_at_ioe_dot_ac_dot_ukFull-time route applications can be completed through the GTTR website and part-time applications should be requested from
Studying Music Part Time at GoldsmithsAlways had an ear for music, been a dab hand at guitar, or had a singing voice that should be heard, but not known how to developyour talent?Goldsmiths is offering you the opportunity to take your musical interest and talent further with two new part time courses forbeginners or re-starters in music.Two Open College Network-accredited courses, Introduction to Music and Access to Music, are offered by the Department ofProfessional and Community Education at Goldsmiths in New Cross, ten minutes by train from Central London.The Introduction to Music programme offers an introduction to music theory, musicianship and composition alongside practicalinstrumental, vocal or music technology classes in a range of musical styles (classical, jazz and pop music). There are also studyskill sessions to help you manage your own learning and introduce research skills in preparation for further study. The course isgood preparation for the Access to Music programme or to study music elsewhere.Access to Music is a two-year part time programme that acts as a thorough preparation for a degree in Music and offers anintroduction to a range of musical styles such as classical, world, jazz and pop music. A range of study modules offers flexibility,allowing you to choose options that suit your particular interests and circumstances. The course is suitable for re-starters inmusic who have basic playing experience and some knowledge of elementary music theory and harmony.Both courses begin in September 2008.For more information, course dates and fees visit www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/pace or call the Admissions Office on 020 7919 7766.Contact name: Admissions OfficeOrganisation: Goldsmiths, University of LondonPhone: 020 7919 7766Website: http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/pace