Cornwall Music Education Hub Update

Autumn Term 2016

Welcome to the Autumn 2016 Newsletter! In this edition we will be looking back at recent Hub supported activities and also highlighting the forthcoming opportunities with which you can get involved. Summer 2016 was probably our busiest term to date with a hundreds of children having the opportunity to perform across the country. We hope you enjoy some of the photos taken at these fantastic events!

County Choirs perform alongside Aled Jones in Truro Cathedral

CYWO tour of the Scillies

Cape Cornwall Project

BBC Music Day in St Austell

Hubbub 2016 Hub Sounds 2016

Cornwall Music Education Hub Chy Trevail, Room South Two, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin PL31 2FR T: 01872 327351 Email: [email protected]

CMusicHUB cornwallmusiceducationhub www.cornwallmusiceducationhub.org

The Annual Cornwall Hub Music Conference 14th October 2016 at The Sands Resort The Hub will be holding its annual conference for music co-ordinators in primary schools (both specialist and non-specialist), secondary Heads of Music and community practitioners on 14th October at the Sands Resort in Newquay. Keynote speaker for this event will be Professor Susan Hallam who is a high profile advocate for the impact of music on attainment. The day will also feature practical workshop to help teachers and music leaders to gain new ideas or develop their own practice. These will include  Composition for Primary and Secondary  Using notation in Primary settings  Music Technology to support musical learning  Creating soundtracks for films and animation (Primary)  Introduction to Taiko and Gamelan  Exploring the new Music GCSE Curriculum  Assessment without levels (Secondary)  Support for vocal development  Music and Numeracy

Cost - £65 or £40 for small schools (under 100 pupils), second delegates or freelance practitioners To book - www.cornwalllearningonline.co.uk (Course code - CMEH16)

First Access - free introduction to learning an instrument for the whole class

First Access is a 12 week programme which aims to introduce students in Key Stages 1-3 to learning an instrument. The scheme is delivered weekly for a term to the whole class, including the teacher. The programme consists of:  An initial planning meeting.  10 weekly 45 minute instrumental lessons (on the same instrument) for the whole class.  A review meeting. The CMEH is able to offer grants to schools to fund a music specialist to deliver these sessions. The grants are available for any classes who have not previously benefitted from the scheme (schools can access for more than one class). Schools will need to identify a suitable deliverer for the sessions and also provide their own instruments. The Hub can assist in this as we have a list of teachers/organisations who are able to deliver First Access and also sets of instruments which can be hired at the subsidised rate of £70 per term. Further information about the programme and how to access the funding can be found on http://cornwallmusiceducationhub.org/first-access/

Music for Youth 2017 Truro Regional Festival Another year of Music For Youth activities starts soon with booking opening in October for the regional festivals. The Truro Regional Festival is on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th February 2017, in partnership with the Hub. The first day at Truro Methodist Church will continue the format of the last 7 years, celebrating the diverse wealth of group music making in Cornwall and Devon. Recent participants have included many Primary and Sec- ondary school groups as well as a large number of ensembles, bands, orchestras and other groups, making up a wonderfully eclectic and inspiring collection of styles and genres. Where else can you hear Wind Bands, singer-songwriters, Taiko Drumming, Gypsy Jazz, classical chamber music and Junk Bands rubbing their musical noses together! The second day at Truro College is devoted to Rock, Pop, Urban and other amplified groups, and in 2016 the show was absolutely electric in atmosphere as well as sound, featuring experimental rock, Heavy Metal, Punk and Christian Pop amongst the many different performances. Truro Regional Festival is a stand-alone event where groups get to showcase their own music making, hear the great music others are performing and receive what is often insightful and encouraging feedback from MFY mentors. Some groups are also invited to take part in the National Festival in Birmingham, which last July included choirs from Helston Community College and St. Mary’s Primary School in Fal- mouth, Cornwall Youth Orchestra and Cornwall County Youth Choir, the Penwith Piano Quartet and others. And in November, the duo Miss Jones and rock band Black Leaves of Envy will represent Cornwall at the MFY Schools Proms at the Royal Albert Hall! Whatever style of music you make, Music For Youth wants to hear from you at http://www.mfy.org.uk/

Hubbub 2016! Hubbub 2016 was another great success down at Heartlands! It was spread over 3 days –26th to 28th June — with the Sunday being a family and Community day. Families were invited to take part in the workshops and though the weather was not the best, everyone seemed to have a good time!

The Monday and Tuesday were dedicated to schools from across Cornwall. The theme for this year’s festival was Carnival with a taste of music from around the world. We were excited to be able to offer workshops ranging from African Mu- sic and Dance with the Lions of Zululand to Taiko Drumming, Gamelan, steel pans and didgeridoo. We were also very lucky to welcome the BBC Singers on the Tuesday who worked with schools and the Cornwall County Youth Choir. The children were very enthusiastic and it was a fantastic opportunity for them to experience music and cultures different from their own.

This year was a fantastic Hubbub, and we can’t wait for next year! We hope you can join us on 6th and 7th July for Hubbub 2017!

On 3rd June, towns across the country took part in BBC’s Music Day to celebrate all things musical, with events in Cornwall rounding off the day’s celebrations In St Austell town centre, there were performances by both adult and youth bands throughout the day which ended with a ‘big Cornish sing’ led by Oll an Gwella. There was also free music workshops. In Truro, the Cornwall Family Orchestra and Chorus performed alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Hall for Cornwall in a concert that was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Next year’s BBC Music Day is on 9th June so we plan to invite more school groups to be part of the day. Hub Sounds 2016

On 20th May, hundreds of young people from across Cornwall had the opportunity to perform to friends and family in the Hub’s annual showcase at the Hall for Cornwall. This year’s programme was probably the most diverse yet with acts ranging from junk bands to orchestras. The Hub will be holding its next showcase at the HFC on 24th April and will soon be inviting schools and youth ensembles to apply to perform.

Free Garage Band training

Monday 14th November 2016 Penryn College Music Department The Hub has linked with Penryn College to offer a free training day for teachers and other music leaders. The session, led by 'Apple Dis- tinguished Educator', Joe Moretti, will focus on using Garage Band for IPads with examples of how to link this with apps such as Showbie for capturing teacher feedback and enabling dia- logue with students.

Joe Moretti is a specialist in the use of IPads in education and has delivered training in schools across the world.

To book your free place contact Sarah Childs - [email protected]

Discover & Explore Arts Awards Training

22nd November Chy Trevail, Bodmin

The Hub is linking in with RIO to offer Arts Awards Assessor training for the Discover & Explore awards. These awards are a perfect introduction to the Arts Award for primary settings but can be used with any students up to age 25.

The day will consist of a half day training session followed by half a day planning and support session with the Arts Award trainer. This training is being offered at the reduced rate of £80 (usually £140).

To book, please contact the Hub office - [email protected]

Vocal Strategy Update Songfest 2017! Once again, Angela Renshaw and Patrick Bailey will be working with schools to create massed choirs which will perform in venues across Cornwall. The theme for Songfest 2017 is music from around the world! Each concert will also feature performances by soloists and vocal groups from local secondary schools and colleges. Any groups wanting to be involved in Songfest should contact Angela Renshaw: arenshawccc.gmail.com

Become a Cornish Singing School and celebrate the power of singing! The Hub has a new scheme which recognises schools where singing is already a key part of school life and support those who want to develop their own vocal strategy - Cornish Singing Schools. We have developed the scheme in collaboration with national vocal specialist, Baz Chapman, to provide a support network and framework which schools can utilise to review and develop their vocal activity. We know what great singing looks like in school, and through our Activity Strands and Golden Threads, can help you to ensure your school is singing regularly and singing well. There is no cost for schools to get involved and you will get access to advice, support and opportunities from the Hub plus one year’s free Sing Up membership. In addition a group from your school will be invited to perform at Songfest 2017 where you will be presented with your Cornish Singing Schools cer- tificate.

The Cornwall County Youth Choir had the fantastic honour of performing in the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall on 23rd and 24th July. The 40 young singers had the opportunity to work with the BBC Singers in preparation for the concert where they performed Verdi’s Dies Irae as part of a massed youth choir.

Discounted Sing Up membership for Cornish schools As part of our commitment to develop singing in the Hub has partnered with national singing organisation, Sing Up, to offer schools a 12 month Sing Up membership at a discounted rate

Primary Secondary

Small School (under 100 pupils) Standard price: Standard price - £145 £150 (40 credits) or £295 (85 credits) Discounted price - £108 Medium school (101 - 250 pupils) Discounted price Standard price - £210 Discounted price - £157 £75 or £147.50

Large primary (251+ pupils) Standard price - £265 Discounted price - £198

Membership provides access to

 Sing Up’s extensive song bank with Key Stage specific resources  Termly issues of the Sing Up Magazine, brimming with new songs each time, teaching tools and articles on teaching practice  A range of scores and audio resources for different key stages  Repertoire for GCSE and A-level listening and performing  Schemes of work and lesson plans

To take up this offer, email the Hub office - [email protected]

Young Vocal Leaders Training Programme On 11th September, the first session of the brand new development programme for young vocal leaders took place at Kingsley Village. Vocal specialist, Ula Weber of Sing For Pleasure, worked with the cohort of 10 young people at the first of ten training sessions which focus on conducting, arranging, performing and leading rehearsals.

Featured instrument - Taiko Drums

Taiko is an ancient Japanese form of drumming which uses drums ranging from the size of a snare drum to the size of a car! We have a set of 10 Taiko drums available to hire for only £70 per term. Please contact the Instrument Manager - Cliff Carveth - [email protected] regarding availability.

School Engagement Projects - Mid and West Cornwall Pupils from the St Ives area experienced a great music day at St Ives Secondary School in July. Young people from St Ives Junior, St Erth, Nancledra and St Uny joined students at St Ives school to take part in an action packed musical day of instrumental workshops and singing delivered by Hollye Sangster of St Ives School, Christine Judge, Patrick Bailey and CMST staff. As well as experiencing samba, ukelele and a range of instrumental band combinations pupils enjoyed singing a specially written song which is hopefully to be professionally recorded soon. Parents thoroughly enjoyed the concert at the end of the day which showcased what pupils had learned as well as an array of musical talent from pupils at the secondary school.

Cape Cornwall cluster came together at Cape Cornwall school in July to share compositions they had been working on during a six week engagement project with CMST's Christine Judge and Kevin Lane of Cape Cornwall School. Taking the theme of 'The Rainbow' pupils from Sennen, St Levan, Pendeen, St Buryan and St Just came up with their very own original compositions which they performed for each other at a world premier event! Pupils also enjoyed a massed sing with Cape Cornwall pupils of a selection of theme related songs. It is planned that the schools will come together again in the Spring term. Watch this space for more information!

Pendeen school enjoyed a morning of working with Christine on the steel Jumbee jams from CMEH as part of their Activities week in July to learn a selection of tunes as well as creating their own original pieces which they performed at the end of the morning. What a lovely Summery sound to accompany a beautiful Summer day!

Conratulations to the Mousehole Community Samba band who did a fantastic job of playing in the Golowan Mazey Day parade. This year was the biggest band yet and the crowds thoroughly enjoyed dancing as the band played their way down the street in Penzance.

Christine, Phil Montgomery-Smith and Patrick Bailey continue to support schools in Cornwall with targeted music projects. Instrument Hire The Cornwall Music Education Hub has a large pool of instruments available to hire by any student. We also have class sets of some instruments which are available for schools to hire at a subsidised rate. Students in receipt of Free School Meals, Children in Care and children of Services Families can apply for a subsidy on their instrument hire fee. Further information about instrument hire and the subsidy scheme can be found at www.cornwallmusiceducationhub.org Returning Hire Instruments Do you have any Music Cornwall/Cornwall Music Education Hub instruments that you need us to collect? If you have an instrument that has been given back by a parent or student that belongs to Music Cornwall/ Cornwall Music Education Hub, please email us to arrange collection - [email protected] The Instrument Hire Office can be contacted on - T: 01872 323001 or E: [email protected]

Music Hub Orchestras’ Update!

The Cornwall Youth Orchestra were invited to perform On the 15th of July, the Corn- at the Birmingham Symphony Hall as part of Music for wall Youth Wind Orchestra Youth’s national festival. This time they were accom- (CYWO) travelled to the Isles panied by a 75 strong choir as they performed pieces of Scilly for a fun-filled four from Bizet’s opera, Carmen. day music trip. The trip was an opportunity for musical collaboration between the orchestra members and musicians from the Five Island school on St Mary’s which was a ‘real privilege’. After a few rehearsals, the combined ensemble performed a fantastic concert that included pieces such as the Scillonian musicians’ own music ‘The Trout’ and ‘Les Mis’ and CYWO’s challenging piece ‘El Comino Re- al.’ It was a particular honour to perform to James Sar- gent, the founder of CYWO. The concert was a roaring Open Schools Orchestra Project success as the concert raised £230 which was split between Five Islands School and the Cornwall Youth Wind The Hub is working with the Cornwall Music Service Orchestra. Trust and Open Up Music on a project which will provides the resources for young people with disabilities The players were also able to take in the glorious Scilly to play in an ensemble. scenery and the weather. The students visited the neighbouring island of Tresco, and participated in vari- The Open Schools Orchestra project uses specialist ous activities such as an island scavenger hunt and a bespoke software to facilitate access to music making very competitive sand castle competition! for young people who are not able to use convention- al instruments. The project is being piloted in Richard This was a fantastic opportunity for all, and would not Lander ARB and Pencalenick School this academic year have been possible without the tireless work of Janet with the help of a grant from Youth Music. Specialist Elston, and the kindness of the Five Islands School who software training is being offered to school staff as allowed the orchestra to stay free of charge. part of the project to enable the school orchestras to We are grateful for the help and support of the orches- continue beyond the pilot phase. tra coaches, Five Island School staff as well as James Sargent. Janet claimed that the trip had been “one of the most special I have ever been on.” Pete Holmes also summed it up as “fantastic” and stated simply that “I don't think I have ever laughed so much in a weekend.”

Inclusion Projects Update

Play Days for Children in Care and Foster Twilight training dates Carers Cymaz Music has teamed up with long term part- During the summer we held Music Play Days in part- ner Carefree to provide training for teachers and nership with Five Rivers Fostering Agency. This includ- music practitioners who would like to deepen their ed a day for Foster Carers and children and then a day knowledge and understanding of working with chil- for children. The workshops were creative, fun and de- dren and young people in Care. This also includes signed to introduce the idea of making music together children who may have experienced trauma, abuse in a safe environment. or neglect. Learn more about brain development and practically how music interventions can make a “The group were quite nervous of faces they weren’t difference. familiar with initially, but over a short amount of time th they warmed up to each other, and the environment 17 November 4.00-5.30 and at Bodmin College th became quite relaxed. The group definitely fuelled each 24 November at Camborne school other’s creativity, all of them feeding off the fun the others were having. They also learned important les- Please email [email protected] to sons on rhythm, harmony and music technique even if register interest and book a place. they weren’t fully aware of it. Many of the children had This training is FREE. a lot to say about how much they enjoyed the activities, and were keen to share their experiences with friends/ parents/carers.” (report from a young observer)

Arts Awards for pupils with SEND Cymaz Music worked last term in 2 Special Schools and 2 ARBs units to deliver creative music making projects, led by student interest and need. Through collaborative planning with teacher, the participants not only progressed in terms of musical, personal and social skills but also in terms of the wider educational learning. We are delighted that almost 40 participants have achieved a Discover Arts Award!

”This has been so much fun for them. It really had their voice at the centre and also helped towards their P Levels and they will get an Explore Arts Award! The training for staff has also been of huge value" (Head of ARB unit) Music Mentoring We are accepting referrals for the Music Mentoring scheme. This is “I would definately invest in this individual, tailored Music Mentoring which aims to tackle issues that again. I think the experience has been wonderful the two children may be preventing a child from flourishing and learning. Professional involved. They have thoroughly Music Mentors work with setting staff and children to plan a 10 week enjoyed their sessions and as programme which will nurture and support musical, educational, per- well as learning new music skills, sonal and social development. through the close relationship both children developed with the Music Mentor who ran the ses- Please contact [email protected] for more details and the sions, they also showed huge referral form. This is heavily subsidised by Cornwall Music Education developments socially and emo- Hub so the cost for the full package per mentee is £100. tionally.” (Teacher) This can be an excellent use of Pupil Premium funds

Inclusion Projects Update

YEP! – Youth Ensemble Project Cymaz Music is delighted that the successful YEP! project, led by Giles Woolley for the last 3 years, is now setting up a Junior YEP! alongside the existing Senior YEP! We are therefore seeking young musicians aged 10-18 who may be interested in joining a multi genre, multi instrumental, creative ensemble. Participants, who may have a range of barriers or challenges in their lives, are supported by professional musicians to create and perform their own music. A try out day will take place in early November and sessions will be on Saturday mornings in St Austell. For more information and to register interest email [email protected]

Working towards Inclusion for all…

Cymaz Music continues to champion the case for inclusive music education for all. This means that children and young people should be able to access and progress with music making regardless of their circumstances or backgrounds.

We are pioneering a localised approach to improving the quality and spread of music making opportunities called Connecting Communities through Music (CCtM). Working in 5 identified geographical areas we are supporting Music Cultivators to bridge gaps between partners and providers, making the very best of resources and sharing good examples to create an Area Music Plan. This includes schools, venues, voluntary organisations, health services and community assets and resources. The CCtM areas are; Bodmin, Cam- borne, Liskeard, St Austell Clay areas with focus on St Dennis and Penzance.

For details of this initiative and find out how to get involved, please go to our website; http:// cymazmusic.org.uk/projects/connecting-communities-through-music or email

Future Hub Supported Events

September 2016 April 2017 30th September - Sax is Our Business in Concert 2nd - 7th April - CYO Easter Residential The Hub's saxophone ensemble, Sax is our Business, will 6th & 7th April - CYO Easter Concert be performing as part of the Jazz on the Lawn concert at 5th - 8th April - CYWO Easter Residential Duloe School on 30th September. 8th April - CYWO Easter Concert 24th April - Hub Sounds October 2016 Annual Hub showcase at the Hall for Cornwall 7th October—Post 16 Music Education Event 25th April - St Piran Cross MAT Concert Workshops and seminars for Music BTEC and A Level School cluster project at the Hall for Cornwall Students, held at Falmouth University 28th April - 1st May - Cornwall International Male Voice 14th October - CMEH Conference Choral Festival At Sands Resort in Newquay, includes practical workshops Male voice choirs from around the world return to Corn- and keynote presentation by Professor Susan Hallam wall for concerts, workshops and competitions about the impact of music. June 2017 November 2016 9th June - BBC Music Day 12th November - Woodwind workshop with James Rae at 17th/18th June - National Learn to Play Day Truro High 14th November - Garage Band Training at Penryn College July 2017 Free expert training on how to better use Garage Band on 6th-7th July - Hubbub Festival IPads and link with other apps The Hub’s annual festival returns to Heartlands with more 17th November - Cymaz C in C Twilight - Bodmin music from around the world. 22nd November - Arts Award Training Training on how to deliver Discover & Explore in your setting 24th November - Cymaz C in C Twilight– Camborne 25th November - GCSE Music Concert- at HFC A concert for Music GCSE students with performances of the new set works by professional musicians.

December 2016 10th December - Cornwall County Choirs Concert

January 2016 31st January - Vocal training for music leaders by Ula Weber

February 2017 5th February - South West Peninsula Music Conference Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Hubs will be holding a joint conference for music educators at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre 28th February - Songfest concert at Hall for Cornwall The county-wide celebration of singing returns!

March 2017 Songfest 2017 continued Falmouth - 2nd and 3rd March Launceston - 7th & 8th March 21st March – CMST Primary Conference 24th & 25th March- Music For Youth Regional Festival in Truro 25th—26th March - Cornwall Flute Festival in Truro 26th March-2st April - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra The BSO return to Cornwall for a week of masterclasses and performances across Cornwall.