Kirklees Year of Music - Education Launch

4.00-6.00pm Thursday 21st November 2019

Get Creative! – Explore exciting ways you and your school can help shape Kirklees Year of Music 2023 to inspire young peoples creativity across the district.

Join us for a fun twilight session at Greenhead College. Arrive from 3.45-4pm to be entertained by the Greenhead College Jazz Ensemble and enjoy some tea/coffee and cake.

Presentations will include -

Keynote Speaker – Ashley Lund, Arts Leader, New Bewerley Community Primary, an Opera North, In Harmony School.

Simon Jacobs, Head of Music Greenhead College— The power of music in education
Musica Kirklees—Everyone can Sing!
Yvonne Embury, The Mirfield Free Grammar
Hardeep Sohata, Bangra Dance and the new Musica Bhangra education pack
Peter Simons, Music Teacher Thornhill J & I School—Rhythm Cards
Kirstie Wilson, Kirklees Libraries—Shelf Help
Chloe Williams, The Children’s Art School
Gail Dudson, Yorkshire Youth Music— using Apps to deliver music to SEND

All attendees will receive a goody bag and will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win the following prizes –
Meal for two at Nandos
2 pairs of tickets for a performance of choice at the Lawrence Batley Theatre
A pair of tickets for a performance of choice in the Kirklees Concert Season
Please book on the link below.

Kirklees Year of Music 2023
Kirklees is a district of world class music that stands proud on its rich and diverse musical heritage. Music is the beat of our heart, it is the sound of our communities and it is the pulse of our towns and villages. The Kirklees Year of Music 2023 is not just about a series of events, and there will be some wonderful events. The Year of Music is the launch pad to a new and exciting musical Kirklees where:
• Everyone can hear world class music through our festivals and programming.
• Children and young people have access to world class musical experiences and
education.
• The next generation of musicians and music professionals can build and
sustain a high quality career, with access to the very best industry advice,
career opportunities and performance routes.
• We have a strong and safe night time music economy.
• Audiences can enjoy a diverse range of music in safe spaces, creating life-long
memories.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2023EducationLaunch