ISM MUSIC JOURNAL MAY/JUNE 2021 | NEWS FROM OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS
NEWS FROM OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS We welcome your brief news (max. 150 words for platinum and gold members, max. 100 words for silver members) and good high-res images. Please email mj@ism.org. The next deadline is 1 June for the July/August 2021 issue.
BAM! Baird Artists Management Consulting
MusicFirst The Music Ed Tech Conference UK on 4–5 May, hosted and sponsored by MusicFirst, offers two days of free professional development delivered by music education experts, covering topics including: •
composition
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audio production
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podcasting
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performing
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student assessment
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strategies for Teaching in a Remote or Blended-Learning Environment
Touring possibilities are ramping up in North America – venues are starting to re-open as vaccination rollout increases and many artists are looking toward touring opportunities in late summer and the fall in the United States and Canada. As the situation improves, it is anticipated that travel restrictions currently in place for United States and Canadian entry will be eased and it will be possible for artists from the UK and other restricted countries to be able to get entry visas. The State Department has indicated that it will re-open US Consulates abroad as soon as possible and will be processing entry visas. O or P work permit visa applications should now be in preparation for summer and fall tours. Robert Baird of BAM! Baird Artists Management Consulting is available for free consultation and advice pertaining to any questions or concerns with North American touring. Contact Robert at robert@ bairdartists.com
This free virtual conference is open to all music teachers and features an incredible line-up of music educators from a wide variety of backgrounds, including Keynote Speaker Simon Toyne, President of the Music Teachers Association. In addition to the professional development sessions, the conference also includes a Student Showcase, a compilation of original student compositions. This is intended to provide inspiration and serve as a testament to student achievement, even during the most trying of times. musicedtechconference.co.uk
Lark Music instrument insurance Lark Music has worked closely with the ISM for over eight years and we know how important it is to protect your instrument but also make a saving. That’s why we offer ISM members a 20% discount on their instrument insurance. Whether you play as a hobby or as a professional musician,
we provide cover for all instruments and equipment – and we’ll also give you a 20% no claims discount. With our policy you’ll be covered if your instrument is lost, stolen or damaged. In addition, Lark Music offers a costeffective Practice at Home policy which is ideal for the current COVID-19 travel restrictions. Contact us to get your quote: T 020 3846 5271 E music@larkmusic.com
EPTA UK We have recently launched our online EPTA UK National Performance Programme, offering amateur pianists opportunities to showcase their playing through a non-competitive festival, a progressive competition (both adjudicated) and a series of concerts and masterclasses. Discounted rates for students of EPTA-UK members. Our webinar series continues: Dr Julian Hellaby explores the music of John Ireland, Robin Zebaida introduces creative fingering and Agnieszka Lasko offers improvisational ideas for firing children’s imagination. In April/ May, members can join Springboard – a 30-day programme to re-energise teaching featuring trustee-led webinars, participant presentations and networking events. All CPD events are FREE for members of EPTA-UK. epta-uk.org
The Piano Teachers’ Course UK In these times where piano teaching has become more isolated than usual, and motivating students has become increasingly harder, do you struggle to maintain your own energy or creativity and require help? Continued overleaf È
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