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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 26 November 2021 for the January/February 2022 issue
MusicTeacher.com
Here at MusicTeacher.com, we currently have the following teaching opportunities where we have overflows of students coming through and not enough local teachers to meet the demand:
Drum Teachers
• Bath • Guildford • Manchester Singing Teachers • Hemel Hempstead • Milton Keynes • Reading Piano Teachers
• Norwich • Reading If you are a teacher able to provide in-person lessons to students based in these locations please contact matthew@musicteacher.com or visit musicteacher.com/sign-up/. With lockdown lifting we have been seeing increasing enquiries nationwide across the database of music teachers in our community. If you are interested in taking on more students then do reach out, we are always excited to work with professional music teachers who enjoy sharing their knowledge with students of all ages and abilities.
Trinity Laban
To meet the evolving needs of its community, Trinity Laban is transforming part of its Greenwich campus to create an additional accessible performance, events and activities space for students and audiences to enjoy. Supported by The Foyle Foundation, the regeneration project involves stonework conservation, weather-proofing and the sympathetic installation of heat, light and electrical infrastructure to the loggia in the East Wing of King Charles Court. Home to Trinity Laban’s Faculty of Music, King Charles Court is part of the Old Royal Naval College UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stainer & Bell
Stainer & Bell have launched a special choral collection in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
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ANNIVERSARY CHORAL COLLECTION
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Around RVW’s Five English Folksongs, Three Elizabethan Partsongs and traditional and folk-inspired carol arrangements, Stainer & Bell’s Choral Ambassador, Angus Smith, has created a captivating and flexible programme of related works, adaptable to a variety of performing situations, from brief tributes to a whole evening’s performance. Included are partsongs by Holst and Stanford, plus the inspiring polyphony of Byrd, Gibbons, Morley and Tallis, selected from S&B’s world-renowned historical catalogue. Young composer Sarah Cattley’s newly commissioned SATB setting of Ursula’s poem O Western Wind brings the tribute right up to date. The varied selection will inspire fresh understanding of RVW’s achievement, and renew admiration for the legacies both of folksong and the heritage of choral singing, fused by his genius into one of the great voices of 20th century music. stainer.co.uk/rvw150
Awards for Young Musicians
Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) has relaunched its Awards programme, a move that marks an exciting new chapter for the charity. The programme offers young people the chance to join a community of like-minded musicians, receive a financial investment of up to £2,000 in their musical journey and access mentoring, workshops, concert tickets, performance opportunities and a programme of monthly online events. These feature top level musicians and industry professionals and explore everything from musicians’ health and wellbeing to career development and genre-specific creative sessions. AYM welcomes applications from instrumentalists, composers, producers or songwriters of all genres and styles of music. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their potential and passion to take music to a high level, their progress in whatever music education they’ve had access to, and their love of music-making and ideas for development as an artist. To find out more or to apply, visit a-y-m.org.uk/apply
Steinberg
This past summer, Steinberg released a brand-new version of its music notation and composition software, Dorico, for iPad, and the app recently received a significant new update, adding new features that make it even easier to use. It’s now simpler to connect Bluetooth MIDI keyboards for note input from an external device, and scrolling around big projects is smoother and feels better. Dorico for iPad is completely free to use, and is compatible with Dorico projects created in any version of Dorico for macOS, Windows or iPad. An optional in-app purchase subscription adds more features, including the ability to write for ensembles of any size. Look out for more news from Steinberg soon, as a major update to Dorico for macOS and Windows is coming before the end of 2021. dorico.com/ipad
English Folk Dance and Song Society
The latest resource published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society is Black Singers and Folk Ballads. This Black History resource reflects on music-making among enslaved people in former British colonies in the southern US and Caribbean. The video, audio files and supporting PDF (including sheet music, discussion and activity suggestions) are all free to download, and designed for secondary educators of English, Drama and History as well as Music. They were prepared by musician and singer Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne. efdss.org/BlackSingersFolkBallads The Curious Piano Teachers
Founded by Dr Sally Cathcart and Sharon Mark-Teggart in 2015, The Curious Piano Teachers is a global, online community of piano teachers who love to learn as much as they teach. Members can access a library of readyto-use teaching resources and videos, with new content added monthly. In addition to professional development resources, members can connect with one another – inside the Facebook group, on live Zoom chats, on webinars and on member-exclusive courses.
Sarah says: ‘I would like to commend everyone at The Curious Piano Teachers for building such a great community and bank of resources, it’s incredible! I have learned so much already from fellow community members...’
Why not take a look at our website, thecuriouspianoteachers.org? Follow us on Facebook at The Curious Piano Teachers, Instagram on @thecuriouspianoteachers, or check out our YouTube channel for our free webinar replays.
Impulse Music Consultants
impulse-music.co.uk We are delighted to announce the launch of our new programme, ‘Creative You’. Over the past two years, much of the artistic world has become surprised by, accustomed to, and, increasingly, dependent on the online world – finding new creative outlets, establishing new forms of creative output and, importantly, maintaining a creative presence. Creative You has been developed by Impulse to build on this energy and impetus by offering a cost-effective service to musicians of creating promotional videos. Creative You will harness the marketing potential of you talking about your music and illustrating your personal artistic credo using examples of your work, your programmes, your featured events and above all your passions. You can find out the details of Creative You by visiting impulse-music.co.uk/ resources/creativeyou/
Launching in November, we are offering ISM members a 15% discount on all Creative You projects up to the end of the year. Call us on 01760 441448 to start your Creative You project.
Practising the Piano
Practising the Piano – Resources for the Trinity 2021-23 Piano Syllabus Foundation & Intermediate Grades
Videos for selected repertoire for the foundation and intermediate grades (Initial – Grade 5) of the 2021-23 Trinity piano examination syllabus are now available on the Practising the Piano Online Academy. These videos form part of our extensive collection of examination resources featuring 100+ videos on learning and practising prescribed pieces in addition to tips on other aspects such as scales, sightreading, preparation and performing. More information on these resources is available here: mailchi.mp/ informance/piano-examinationresources. ISM members are entitled to 30% discounts on all of our products (please visit mailchi.mp/informance/ ism-member-offers for information on ISM member discounts).
RWCMD
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) has appointed one of the country’s leading movement directors, Struan Leslie, as its new Head of Movement.
Struan brings with him a wealth of diverse and collaborative experience as a director, choreographer and artist-teacher, celebrating the innate diversity of dance, and reflecting the Royal Welsh College’s innovation and ambition to push the boundaries between the music and drama disciplines. He has worked with some of the most renowned theatre and opera companies in the world, from WNO to the RSC, with directors such as Michael Boyd and Katie Mitchell and musicians such as James MacMillan and Aurora Orchestra.
AOTOS
The Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) launched a brand new accredited online course for singing teachers called ‘Essentials’ in October. For aspiring singing teachers with four years or fewer teaching experience, this is packed with crucial information to elevate your skills. Real-time group sessions are supplemented by video material provided by experts in their field. The first course is scheduled for October and costs an incredibly low £80 in total.
AOTOS Autumn conference
Sunday 31 October St Paul’s Girls’ School, London. 10-5. ‘Giving Boys a Voice’ (Training the male voice from child to young adult). Come to hear Anita Morrison, Martin Ashley, Lucy Joy Morris, Sam Oladeinde and members of the Eton College teaching team. Some streaming options available. To access all these events and take part in our member-only forums come and join us – the only UK organisation dedicated to singing teachers! aotos.org.uk
New Moon Insurance Services
The return to live music offers an opportunity to consider moving your music insurance to NewMoon. Starting from as little as £28 a year, get protection for your instruments with options for unattended vehicle, excess and either worldwide, UK or premises only options applied on an individual instrument basis across your policy. Cover is accidental damage, loss and theft including unlimited professional use. Remember, as an ISM member you benefit from the ISM discount, subject to minimum premiums. newmooninsurance.com
RSL Awards
RSL Awards is pleased to announce the arrival of our Classical Violin syllabus. Sitting alongside our RSL Classical Piano syllabus, Classical Violin comprises carefully-crafted repertoire which celebrates music by male and female composers from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Each book contains ten pieces of music which are representative of styles and genres from the past as well as contemporary classical, ‘crossover’ and pop styles and our free choice piece option gives even more flexibility in repertoire choice. Visit our website rslawards.com for more information and sign up to our FREE Teacher Registry to further expand your teaching portfolio.
mushRoom
We are extremely excited to have finally achieved 100 music spaces listed on our platform! Launched in 2019, mushroom (share music, share room) is an online platform gathering music spaces from concert venues and churches to people’s homes. Our service builds connections between hosts and musicians and improves musicmaking environments. With the success we have in London, we are now expanding to other parts of the UK and to Paris.
If you are looking for a space to practise, rehearse or record, remember that the mushRoom host community is here to welcome you. Find out more on find-mushroom.com
Hot House Music
With demand for music tuition at an all-time high, Hot House Music School are extending their reach by launching franchises across the UK.
Jonathan Eno BEM, Hot House CEO commented: ‘Our award-winning social enterprise transforms lives through inspirational music education – and we continue to see huge growth. As a franchisee, you can run your own school with full access to our successful model – expert tuition, lively ensembles, professional performances and international touring, with the support of an experienced team.’ To find out more call 03303 200 880 or email support@hhmusic.co.uk
London College of Music Exams
We’re delighted to announce the W launch of our new 2021 Piano Exam la Handbooks and Syllabus – available to H order now. o LCME’s most varied syllabus yet, the new 2021 Piano Exam Handbooks and Syllabus have something to inspire every musician. Featuring remarkable pieces by composers, past and present, from over 37 different countries, and showcasing an exciting and diverse mix of musical styles – we’ve included practice and performance tips, insight into the composers themselves, classical favourites as well as fresh new discoveries and iconic film scores, plus information about how to care for your instrument. LCME exams can be taken remotely from anywhere in the world via online and recorded assessments, which are offered alongside our in-person exams. See our website for further details: lcme.uwl.ac.uk
LC n an in re Hal Leonard Europe
The ABCs of Music: My First Music Book, written by YolanDa Brown and published by Hal Leonard, aims to provide an accessible, fun and informed introduction to music for children aged 6–11. Beautifully designed, The ABCs of Music allows children to explore their thoughts and feelings about music through creative exercises, games and playlists, introducing them to instruments and genres as well as the basics of music literacy. Featuring exclusive educational songs by YolanDa Brown and the opportunity to perform alongside her band, The ABCs of Music is the perfect book for parents, carers and schools looking to facilitate those first steps into music.
YolanDa said of the book, ‘I am extremely proud to have written a book that provides children with an introduction to music and the magic that comes with it. Every child should have access to music, the sounds, genres, instruments and all its wonderful benefits. I would like this book to play a part in introducing a musical world full of joyous learning and discovery to many generations of children.’ Making Music
Brass bands, community choirs, orchestras, string ensembles, barbershop groups, jazz bands, folk groups and music societies … are just a snapshot of the thriving UK leisuretime music sector.
At Making Music, our mission is to support you. Whether your group is small and just getting started or large and well established, we offer guidance on managing daily activity, and navigating necessary but often complicated tasks such as PRS, risk assessments, insurance and other administrative and financial activity. We are a supportive community for amateur music groups to share ideas, good practice, advice and music. Find out more today: makingmusic.org.uk
Musicians’ Chapel
The 2020 Thanksgiving Service finally took place on 29 September 2021 at the St Sepulchre’s Church. There was a good attendance and St Sepulchre’s Choir directed by Peter Asprey sang the service. The address was given by the Very Reverend Dr Victor Stock. 44 musicians were remembered.
There will be a Choral Requiem Eucharist on Wednesday 3 November at 5pm, and the 2022 Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday 18 May, with the Chamber Choir of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire directed by Paul Spicer. The address will be given by the Reverend Canon Adrian Daffern.
Rocksteady and Trinity are launching a brand-new, accessible, progressivestyle music qualification for primary age children, to be delivered by Rocksteady Music School. The new Ofqual-regulated qualification involves observing skills as they are being performed in lessons and unlocking the qualification using technology once a threshold number of skills have been observed.
The innovative new approach combines Rocksteady’s progressive and inclusive teaching methods and a brand-new, forward-thinking qualification awarded by Trinity College London, which shares many of the same values and vision around giving children, regardless of their backgrounds or starting point, the opportunity to experience the lifeenhancing benefits of playing music.
MTB Exams
Music Teachers’ Board (MTB) are delighted to announce the launch of our new Performance Diplomas for candidates who are continuing their musical education beyond Grade 8 and seeking to achieve their professional qualifications. MTB Performance Diplomas are set at two levels: Associate of the Music Teachers’ Board (AMTB) and Licentiate of the Music Teachers’ Board (LMTB). Our Performance Diplomas assess candidates’ ability to present a concertlevel recital programme. These consist of a videoed recital with a target duration for a selection of pieces, with no technical or musicianship exercises required. With two options comprising either set works or complete free choice, candidates can choose to assemble a concert programme using the music that represents their musical interest. Performance Diploma repertoire lists are currently available for Piano, Classical Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Cello and Singing. Repertoire lists for other instruments will be released by September 2022.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
The lovely seaside town of Deal, Kent has been announced as the new home of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)’s Academy-SouthEast, thanks to a dynamic partnership between NYJO and Deal Music & Arts (DMA). Led by saxophonist, composer and educator Joe Browne, who also runs DMA’s jazz programme, the Academy will give regular opportunities for young musicians in the region to learn about all aspects of jazz performance. As well as regular workshops, starting on Tuesday 26 October 2021, there will be an annual opportunity for all NYJO regional academies to come together at a residential summer school.
dealmusicandarts.com
Scottish Association for Music Education
The Scottish Association for Music Education (SAME)’s conference was held online on 29 and 30 September. 210 delegates Zoomed with 12 presenters across Early Years, Primary, ASN, Secondary, Instrumental and MusTech.
Sir James MacMillan delivered the keynote address, focusing on composition as a musician’s life skill and a teacher’s essential tool.
Dr Kirsteen Davidson Kelly (SCO Creative Learning Director) highlighted social projects targeting mental health issues.
Concluding, Chair Fiona Sellar MBE invited all to remember Ronnie Robertson, a SAME stalwart who died last year. The SAME Conference was planned and executed by its own members, with the support of the ISM in marketing and online technical provision.
ABRSM
Music Theory exams anytime, anywhere ABRSM’s online Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5 are now available on demand, giving teachers and candidates complete choice over when to book and take exams. The exams are designed by experts to give candidates the best opportunity to demonstrate their music theory knowledge and understanding. When you’re ready, just make a booking and candidates then have 28 days to take their exam in a location of their choice. abrsm.org/onlinetheory
The Piano Teachers’ Course UK NYCGB NEW MUSIC!
The Piano Teachers’ Course UK has been pleased to welcome teachers from around the world for its first ever hybrid course! Delighted to be back at the Purcell School of Music, tutors and participants alike enjoyed the wonderful facilities and online attendees were able to observe and take part in sessions live, and review or catch-up with recordings over the following days. Our mission is to transform the face of piano teaching and raise the bar across the country and beyond. Learn to confidently teach technique, interpretation and musicianship at all levels.
Join our supportive network of teachers, build friendships and stand out from the crowd as a PTC-trained teacher.
Enrolment open for 2022-23 (online attendance available for all courses): pianoteacherscourse.org/courses T: 07833 687473
E: info@pianoteacherscourse.co.uk Did you know that the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has a digital music label, and releases new tracks recorded and performed by its five choirs and Fellowship each month? NYCGB’s label showcases music that crosses both musical genre and style, and regularly includes new commissions by leading composers. NYCGB’s ‘New Choral Monthly’ playlist on Spotify features 101 songs from 2016 – 2021. To hear the full range of NYCGB music from 1997 follow National Youth Choir, NYCGB Fellowship, NYCGB Chamber Choir, National Youth Girls’, Boys’ and Training Choirs, and NYCGB Alumni. NYCGB also releases regular music videos on its YouTube Channel.
Listen/subscribe on Spotify: spoti.fi/3gx0ICd Watch/subscribe on YouTube: bit.ly/3D4IwJC Composers Edition
Not sure how to go about finding suitable contemporary repertoire for yourself, your musicians, students or leisure-time music makers? Don’t think commissioning is for you? Then come to Composers Edition and let us help match you with the perfect repertoire and composer(s). Whether you’re a pro musician, choral director, festival planner or teacher, find introductions to our newly developed range of services via our website today. composersedition.com
Royal School of Church Music
RSCM Tutor Network
As part of our plans to enable the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) to reach further, we are building a new, dynamic network of skilled tutors right across the UK and Ireland. These tutors will make it possible for us to offer more local, high-quality and relevant training for all those involved in the musical life of local churches.
If you would like to become a tutor search ‘Tutor Network’ on our website (rscm.org.uk) for more information.
RSCM Carols for Sopranos, Altos, and Unison Lower Voices
This superb new collection has been specially compiled to appeal to church and school choirs of all kinds, choirs and those who listen to them will love the 30 new carols, written during lockdown, in a wide range of tempos and styles (from plainsong to funk), as well as 12 arrangements of wellknown favourites. rscmshop.com/books/ 9780854023011/rscm-carols-forsopranos-altos-and-unisonlower-voices
Severn Arts
Our Music Box is out on the road, and you can’t miss it! At our first event, over 110 people, young and old, came to try out the music technology and instruments we had on board. Our aim is to give children and young people as many opportunities as we can to engage with music and develop their creativity, and our travelling Music Box is a different and fun way of reaching different people in new places. At the moment we are experimenting with what we do. We’ve gathered lots of brilliant ideas and have received some great feedback, and importantly our calendar is filling up fast! Find out more about Severn Arts Music Box and the crowdfunding behind the project here severnarts.org.uk/ travellingmusicbox
Trinity College London
Creative Composition for the Classroom
Trinity College London Press is proud to partner with Sir James MacMillan and Jennifer Martin, Chief Exec of The Cumnock Tryst to publish Creative Composition for the Classroom, a practical resource aimed at aspiring composers, those teaching creative music-making or composition, and instrumental teachers wanting to add more creativity to their tuition as well as those choosing to present an original composition of their own in Trinity grade exams. The authors draw on their wealth of expertise, offering the reader a window into their techniques and demystifying the concept of musical creativity. Providing the keys to unlock students’ imaginations, giving them the tools and confidence to develop their ideas and share them with friends, teachers and family. Critical thinking is encouraged through a range of individual and group activities, musical examples and analysis, with concise hints and tips, compositional techniques and suggestions for listening included along the way. Learn more and buy the book via the Trinity Shop: //bit.ly/3ms5SSQ
Lark Music
Get one month’s free instrument insurance and enter our competition to get your ISM membership paid for. It’s been a tough year for musicians so we thought we would make it a little easier, with one month free on your instrument insurance*. On top of that, every quote submitted between 4 November and 4 December 2021 will be entered into our prize draw to have the cost of ISM membership covered by us.* Is your insurance not due for another 12 months?
Not to worry, if you submit your details between 4 November and 31 December 2021, we will honour the one month’s free instrument insurance promotion. Don’t forget, as an ISM member you also get a 10% discount on your instrument insurance which is valid with this offer. *Terms and conditions for both these promotions are available via our website larkmusic.com/ism/ Get the offer now.
Collins Music
k The Primary Music Leader’s Handbook is the newest addition to the Inspiring Ideas series from Collins Music. It is an essential resource for any primary music subject leader, with information on every aspect of the role, including defining your vision, curriculum design, assessment, extra-curricular activities and supporting colleagues. Written by Dr Elizabeth Stafford, an internationally-recognised music education expert with over two decades’ experience as a primary music teacher, this book has been described as ‘a real treasure trove’ and will be a great support as you navigate the role. n
The Primary Music Leader’s Handbook joins other practical guides in the range including Rachel Shapey’s How to teach Composition in the secondary classroom and Kay Charlton’s How to teach Whole-class instrumental lessons. These books are packed with concise, easy to implement ideas and can all be purchased at collins.co.uk/ inspiringideas.
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