by Anita Holford | Jul 3, 2019
Jasmine took part in our Music Minds teenage mental health programme. She’s featured in this video singing the song she wrote, accompanied by musicians from Gloucestershire Academy of Music. Her headteacher tells Jasmine’s story: “Jasmine’s...
by Anita Holford | Jun 24, 2019
Harley struggles with anxiety and lack of confidence as a result of early childhood experiences. She lives in foster care, and has found it hard to fit in at school and make friends. She was referred to our Music Minds programme, for one-to-one music mentoring. Music...
by Anita Holford | Apr 5, 2019
Make Music Gloucestershire, the county’s music education hub, ran its first musical inclusion conference on Tuesday 2 April 2019, drawing delegates from across the field of music education. The conference was curated by Gloucestershire charity The...
by Anita Holford | May 14, 2018
A joyful, uplifting and inspiring concert that will take you on a journey from looking for treasure to finding friendship. Eight of the county’s special schools are showcasing their musical talents in ‘The Journey’ on Thursday 14 June at 7-8pm. The...
by Anita Holford | Apr 11, 2018
Primary Music CPD Day for teachers in Gloucestershire Friday 15th June 2018, 9.00-3.00pm Heron Primary School, Gloucester, GL4 4BN * Share ideas and problems with colleagues * get tips about percussion for the terrified * find out how Charanga Musical School can make...
by Anita Holford | Aug 15, 2017
Video: This song was created and performed by two young women, who took part in our Music Minds programme in 2016. Jenny, aged 13, was in the ‘top five’ of students with challenging behaviour in her school. She would regularly argue with staff, and...
