Conservatoires UK Biennial Conference 2019 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Conservatoires UK Biennial Conference 2019 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB PROGRAMME Thursday 10 October Conference Facilitator: Professor Stephen Broad, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 12.00 Registration and Welcome Lunch 13.00 Opening Performance Welcome Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, Principal, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland SESSION 1 - INSPIRING THE LEARNER JOURNEY The arts across the UK aspires to be an inclusive and diverse gathering place which is encouraging of as many people, regardless of their background, getting involved. This session explores effective delivery of the commitment to fair access through exploring opportunities created by widening access and from developing new pathways of progression. Keynote Speaker Karen Watt, Chief Executive, Scottish Funding Council Dr Lois Fitch, Assistant Principal, and Helen McVey, Director of Business Development, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Alison Mears, Director of Guildhall Young Artists and Safeguarding, and Katharine Lewis, Secretary & Dean of Students, Guildhall School of Music & Drama Panel Session and Q&A 14.45 Tea/Coffee and Networking 15.10 SESSION 2 - THE DIGITAL FUTURE This session will discuss how the technological revolution will impact on conservatoire students and how we as institutions can help prepare for their future careers. Keynote Speaker Chris van der Kuyl, Chairman, 4J Studios Q&A and Discussion 15.50 - 16.15 Tea/Coffee and Networking 16.15 SESSION 2 - THE DIGITAL FUTURE (CONTINUED) Virtual Conservatoire Project Virtual Conservatoire has been a collaborative project across Royal College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, and Conservatoire for Dance and Drama (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Central School of Ballet, LAMDA and RADA) which concluded in 2019.
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