Sounds of Intent is a charity that promotes inclusive musical engagement and provides a framework with resources to help music teachers, therapists, cares, relatives and friends assist those with special musical abilities and needs.
For neurodivergent children and adults as well as those with other cognitive and / or sensory challenges, music can be a critical pathway to development and self-expression, facilitating social interaction, communication and personal growth.
The SOI Framework is a model of musical development that sets out how we all engage with music, from children in the early years to older people with dementia, from those with profound learning difficulties who are still learning to process sound, to others who are regarded as advanced musicians in their culture. It underpins many different projects related to music education and neurodiversity as well as music and disability in multiple countries.
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Did you know that Deaf Awareness Week is in May? The amazing charity, @audiovisability is offering some fantastic training sessions. CPD certificates will be shared after the sessions are complete - you can book online here: www.audiovisability.com/training - Check out the training descriptions below.
Music and Deaf Awareness (1.5) Wednesday 6th May 6:30pm - 8pm
This course is aimed at those who wish to expand their music teaching and/or understand more about the experience of being deaf. Covering general deaf awareness and specific strategies for teaching music to deaf children and young people and good practice.
Music - Art or Access? (1.5 hours) - Tuesday 5th May 2pm - 3:30pm (repeated 6:30pm - 8pm)
Looking at the difference between art and access, this session investigates methodology to make music accessible to deaf people in imaginative and modern ways that champion the deaf perspective. We are running two sessions, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
BSL in a Classical Music context (2 hours) - Thursday 7th May 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Music is a complex subject which might be unfamiliar to those working outside of the domain. In this session, aimed at trainee and registered BSL interpreters/translators, we look at the elements of music theory, introduce new terminology, and understand how to interpret classical music.
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WELSH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS - we want to hear from you!
If you hold any role within a special school, and want to be in with the chance of winning a brand new musical device. Please help us by sharing your experiences at tinyurl.com/soimusicimpactsurvey - We are conducting a study to better understand how inclusive music education works in the UK.
Ever felt that providers are out of touch? Ever wished that teachers could have more input in education policy and support?
This is your chance to address exactly those issues, by providing an insight into what is working well and what could be improved to make music education more accessible and meaningful for YOUR students.
Help make sure Wales is represented by taking 10 minutes to contribute to our research - thank you!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the 16 schools who have already received certificates recognising excellence in their inclusive music provision since our Scheme began accepting applications last month.
From West Lothian in Scotland, down to Somerset in England, these amazing schools have officially reached Bronze level and are committed to providing music education for all learners.
Could this be your school too? There is still one month to apply for an award (deadline 26th May). The Bronze level is free and quick to apply for.
Visit our website at soundsofintent.org/en/awards-for-schools/introduct… to find out more and apply now!
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Did you know that we are developing an innovative new musical device, and you could be in with a chance to win one for free?
The Mugo is a gesture-operated musical instrument which will unlock a world of music-making for those with limited mobility. This includes the possibility of group music making too! The device will be transformational, and we are offering a free Mugo as part of a prize draw. To enter, you simply have to complete the survey here (link in bio): tinyurl.com/soimusicimpactsurvey
The survey is part of research we are conducting to understand how music is being used in special schools, and how we might be able to support. It’s a really worthwhile use of time as it will help us to lobby for further funding and support.
Eligibility:
The survey is for anyone who works in a special school setting: headteachers, music specialists, general teachers, classroom assistants.
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This month's webinar is a joint event with @TrinityVideoChannel and @musicforyouth as part of the Together for Music event. Adam Ockelford will explore how Trinity’s Awards and Certificates in Musical Development (ACMD) are built directly on the Sounds of Intent framework. You can register here: hubs.la/Q046z6rZ0
By attending and completing this session, participants will be qualified to deliver the ACMD. In addition, Trinity will waive the £300/€350 centre validation fee for organisations attending the session, enabling centres to begin delivery with confidence and without delay or additional costs.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the qualification supports inclusive, learner-centred progression, enabling meaningful musical development for learners with additional needs across the whole range of educational, community and specialist settings.
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Are you involved in musical education in Scotland? We want to hear from you at tinyurl.com/soimusicimpactsurvey
Sounds of Intent, in collaboration with @UCLTV and @RoehamptonAcUk, is conducting a project to understand how music is being used in special education. We need YOUR voices to tailor our support and push for funding at the government level.
Have you got 10 minutes to share how things work at your school?
By completing the survey, you would be in with a chance of winning a Mugo - a pioneering new musical device.
Thank you so much for your help!
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Are you a physically and/or motor impaired audio or music producer or manufacturer of hardware and software used in audio and music production? Here’s a chance to have your voice heard in research on the accessibility of hardware and software.
We are delighted to be supporting researcher Matt from @UniversityOfYork as he completes his PhD.
Please do get involved in this exciting project, if eligible, either by completing the survey here: tinyurl.com/mattshuttleworthsurvey or contacting Matt at matt.shuttleworth@york.ac.uk
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Due to incredible demand, we are running another Training Session with @TrinityVideoChannel and Professor Adam Ockelford on the Awards and Certificates in musical development - this time on the 15th of April at 16:30.
This fully-inclusive, nationally recognised scheme allows for those of all abilities and needs to have their musical progress formally recognised. Adam developed the awards with Trinity and this promises to be an invaluable opportunity for music teachers.
By attending, you’ll be qualified to deliver the ACMDs and put students forward to receive them. Please register here - tinyurl.com/TrinityACMDwebinar
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Having experienced first hand the infectuous joy with which the staff infuse music sessions as well as the school's commitment and understanding of the crucial importance of music to the pupils, we couldn't be prouder to announce that the brilliant @TheChildrensTrust School in Tadworth is the recipient of our very first Gold Inclusive Music Education Award!
A massive congratulations from all of us and we're very excited to continue following the great work being done by the school.
Image descriptions: Slide 1: Adam poses between two members of staff, Franz on the left and Scott on the right. Scott holds the framed Sounds of Intent Gold Award certificate. Slide 2: Adam stands in front of a pupil in a wheelchair during a classroom session and touches his hand. Slide 3: Member of staff Scott stands in front of the same pupil smiling with an electric guitar. Slide 4: A closeup of a pupil's hand clasping a member of staff's. Slide 5: Adam and Launa, the school's Headteacher, pose with the award.
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Help us to understand how music is working in schools and shape our future activities! Have you got 10 minutes to complete this questionnaire? tinyurl.com/soimusicimpactsurvey
This is a unique opportunity to not only make Sounds of Intent better-suited to help you, but you could also be in with a chance of winning a Mugo - our revolutionary new musical device.
We are conducting impact research here at Sounds of Intent, in collaboration with researchers at UCL and the @RoehamptonAcUk.
We want to hear from special schools across the UK about access to music, and how SoI is used.
#Survey #MusicEducation #SpecialEducation
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