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Flotsam - OperaUpClose 2 year EYFS to KS1 Project
Jun
16
to 30 Oct
Workshops, CPD

Flotsam - OperaUpClose 2 year EYFS to KS1 Project

  • Southampton Music Hub (map)
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Opera for the Very Young – Stories through Sound 

OperaUpClose is a national touring opera company with storytelling, partnership, and innovation at its heart. Intimate in scale, mighty in impact. OperaUpClose will run a series of collaborative and co-creative workshops on the Isle of Wight taking children and teachers on a journey from reception through to Year 2 as we develop a new opera based on the beautiful picture book Flotsam by David Wiesner.

Led by a creative team including composer/writer and designer the workshops will engage children and their teachers, using Flotsam - recognised by the BookTrust (2024) as “breath-taking, intricately detailed” - as inspiration for a co-creative process that will combine music-making with visual art and notation through mark-making. The aim is to build teachers’ skills and confidence in delivering creative music activities, while also generating material for a new opera for early years that will tour schools and theatres in Autumn 2026.

This project, run in partnership with the Southampton & Isle of Wight Music, is central to a broadening of an early years music strategy that integrates opera into music curriculums and explores the long-term benefits for pupil's creativity and appreciation for the arts.

We are looking for 2/3 schools that can take part in a series of workshops working with the same group(s) of children across the activity and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis:

DATES

Reception: w/c 16 June 2025 – 45 min workshop led by the OperaUpClose creative

team

Year 1: w/c 22 September 2025 – 45 – 60 min workshop

Year 1: w/c 26 January 2026 – 60 – 75 min workshop led by the OperaUpClose

creative team with an accompanying CPD workshop for teachers led by

Southampton and Isle of Wight Music

Year 2: Autumn 2026 – opportunity to attend performance of new opera Flotsam

either in school or theatre

Currently fully booked but please email Lynn.Beckwith@SIOW.org if you wish to be put on the reserve list

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We Compose KS3 & KS4 in partnership with Music in the Round
Sept
15
to 9 Jun
Workshops, Performances, Training and Resources, Digital Resources, CPD

We Compose KS3 & KS4 in partnership with Music in the Round

This project from Music in the Round introduces KS3 and KS4 students from all backgrounds to composition through extensive resources and visits from professional musicians and composers. Students will be supported by emerging and professional composers to create their own music which will be performed by one of our internationally renowned ensembles at the end of the project in a culmination concert at a local venue.

Timeline:

Autumn 2025: introductory films from composer Andre J Smith and PDF resources shared

Thursday 2nd October: ½ day INSET session at Portsmouth Guildhall (KS3 9am-12noon, KS4 1pm - 4pm)

Follow up Zoom meeting to tailor the project to your students

Week’s beginning 1st Dec, 19th Jan & 9th March: In school workshops with the composers

Tuesday 18th November: Phaedra Ensemble Introductory concert Portsmouth Guildhall

Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th June: Final concert of your student’s compositions at Portsmouth Guildhall

This project costs £150 but is significantly underwritten by other funding sources, however if this is a barrier to participation please contact nia@siowmusic.org to discuss support.

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Creative Composition Teacher development course in partnership with London Sinfonietta
Sept
25
to 17 Jul
CPD, Digital Resources, Training and Resources

Creative Composition Teacher development course in partnership with London Sinfonietta

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Take part in 3 online CPD sessions with music hub curriculum specialists utilising the London Sinfonietta Sound About resources through the year to develop your practice.

This is the ideal project for primary teachers of KS2 and particular those looking for some support with creative composition.

Dates for each term tbc but this will include a session with London Sinfonietta at the conference on 8th January  2026. Contact nia@siowmusic.org for more information

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Autumn Term
Nov
6
4:00 pm16:00
Training and Resources, CPD

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Autumn Term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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Christmas Celebration: Southampton Guildhall KS1 & KS2
Dec
4
9:00 am09:00
Workshops, Performances, Training and Resources, Digital Resources, CPD

Christmas Celebration: Southampton Guildhall KS1 & KS2

Join us at Southampton Guildhall to continue the Southampton Schools Music Association of schools Christmas events at the Guildhall this Christmas!

Jo Downs is writing a new Christmas songbook with celebration songs from around the World with 3 original songs for KS1 and three original songs for KS2 spanning a variety of styles and genres. Schools will be offered the opportunity to perform as a solo group outside of the massed singing or participate in the narrative sections but this is very much voluntary. We will also be joined by Southampton Youth Wind Band for the concert. 

Schools will be offered a free workshop from the hub in school and CPD to introduce the songbook and digital resources to support you in advance of the concert. Resources will be ready by the beginning of October with an online introductory meeting on Thursday 9th October.  Timings on the day are still tbc but we will finalise these with your input prior to their publication.

If you are unable to join us for the event then the songbook and the digital resources along with signing & lyrics videos will also be available to all through the songbank on our website as always. 

CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED

Contact lynn.beckwith@southampton.gov.uk if you want to be on the waiting list for spaces.

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SCMP Music Education Conference 8th January 2026
Jan
8
9:00 am09:00
CPD

SCMP Music Education Conference 8th January 2026

This year’s regional music education conference will take place at University of Southampton Sir James Matthews Building, Guildhall Square in collaboration with Turner Sims and the University of Southampton Department of Music. 

Join educators, musicians and industry professionals for a day of workshops, talks and networking, celebrating the South Coast’s vibrant music community. 

Full programme and registration details coming soon - don’t miss out!

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BSO Explore The Orchestra: Four Elements KS2 Schools Concert
Jan
22
2:30 pm14:30
Performances, CPD

BSO Explore The Orchestra: Four Elements KS2 Schools Concert

Portsmouth Guildhall at 1:30 pm Thursday 22nd January 2026 KS2

This free concert is designed for KS2 students, and will be presented by award-winning composer, James Redwood. Explore the Orchestra: Four Elements features music that seeks to uncover the mysteries of the four elements of our natural world that have inspired scientific discovery. So, prepare to open your mind as we go on a journey exploring music from the traditional and familiar, to the contemporary and unknown. This concert will feature a participatory song and body percussion piece for everyone to perform. Through these pieces, the audience will learn to sing and perform with the orchestra and be introduced to all the instruments that make up a Symphony Orchestra.

 

To support teacher's involvement, we’re offering a free Teacher CPD session on Monday 10th November from 4:15 - 5:45 pm at the Portsmouth Guildhall. This session will provide teachers with everything they need to prepare their class for the concert, alongside valuable resources and fun teaching ideas. We ask that at least one member of staff from each participating school attends the CPD session – who will also be involved on the day of the concert.  Link to book the tickets online: https://bsolive.com/events/eto-four-elements-portsmouth/

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Playground Proms KS1 & KS2 Spring term
Mar
4
to 7 Apr
CPD, Training and Resources, Digital Resources, Performances, Workshops

Playground Proms KS1 & KS2 Spring term

We are excited to announce Playground Proms are coming to Southampton and the Isle of Wight!

This exciting musical opportunity is available for ten KS1 and KS2 schools and is presented in partnership with Playground Proms.  Playground Proms are arena-style classical music workshops delivered directly to primary schools by specially trained professional musicians. The comedy string quartet will perform classical music in a fun way to create an inspirational educational experience.

Including:

  • 1 hour online CPD session for staff prior to the their visit

  • Digital resources and activities to use prior, during and after the workshop visits

  • 1 hour Dalcroze and singing workshop

  • 1 hour performance for the whole school by comedy string trio Graffitti Classics including interactive elements learned in the workshop

Please note Playground Proms will cost £150 per school but please do let us know if this is a barrier to your participation so we can look for other sources of funding to support this taking place in your setting.  We will only have 5 spaces to offer in each region. Workshops will take place in March 2026 (date tbc).

Register your interest via the link below

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IWCEP 'Visual Literature; Creative Tools for Deeper Reading’
Sept
30
3:30 pm15:30
CPD

IWCEP 'Visual Literature; Creative Tools for Deeper Reading’

Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership Tuesday 30th September, 3.30pm - 5.15pm at the Quay Arts Centre, Newport. (Refreshments provided)  'Visual Literature; Creative Tools for Deeper Reading’ with Artist and Author Bethan Christopher.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore four inclusive arts-based strategies - Mood Jars, Accordion Books, Conflict Cookies and Stories and Selfies - designed to deepen pupil engagement with literature and emotional response. Rooted in the understanding that reading is not just analytical but sensory, personal and transformative, these tools offer accessible entry points for learners of all ages and abilities. This session will give you creative and easily adaptable methods that translate abstract literacy ideas into vivid, memorable forms. Participants can expect to cut, collage, draw, reflect and leave with ready-to-use ideas that can be immediately applied in a classroom setting, enriching and encouraging positive reading experiences for your students.  

As part of this free event you will also be first to hear of a range of other schools offers.

If you or a colleague would like to book a free place on this course please email claire@creativeisland.org. 

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment
Jun
5
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment

Thursday 5th June 2025  in person CPD session Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment at Wordsworth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

Using a practical scheme of work as an example we will look at how to plan a curriculum music unit, incorporating the interrelated activities of performing, composing and listening, referring to progression frameworks for different year groups through practical activities. 

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Summer Term
May
14
4:00 pm16:00
Training and Resources, CPD

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Summer Term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment
Mar
25
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment

  • Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tuesday 25th March 2025 in person CPD session  Musical Understanding - Progression & Assessment Venue tbc 4pm - 5.30pm

Using a practical scheme of work as an example we will look at how to plan a curriculum music unit, incorporating the interrelated activities of performing, composing and listening, referring to progression frameworks for different year groups through practical activities. 

Places have already been booked for some schools through the Headteachers forum last term but if you are unsure if you have a place booked, please contact Carla Bradshaw via clerktoheadteachers@stmaryspri.co.uk

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Spring Term
Feb
25
4:00 pm16:00
Training and Resources, CPD

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Spring Term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Schools Music Development Plans & Singing as a ”golden thread”
Feb
6
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Schools Music Development Plans & Singing as a ”golden thread”

Thursday 6th February 2025  in person CPD session Schools Music Devlopment Plans & Singing as a ”golden thread” at Wordsworth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

All schools must have a Music Development Plan in place from 2023 onwards. Do you have a musical intent statement? How will you implement this and evaluate the impact of this? In this session we will use a hub designed toolkit to create a development plan for your school which includes curricular and co-curricular activities.

Alongside this we will include practical musical activities to support implementation of a whole school singing programme and how to lead ensembles.

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Schools Music Development Plans & Singing as a ”golden thread”
Jan
20
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Schools Music Development Plans & Singing as a ”golden thread”

Monday 20th January 2025  in person CPD session “Schools Music Development Plans and singing as a golden thread” Nine Acres Primary School 4pm - 5.30pm

All schools must have a Music Development Plan in place from 2023 onwards. Do you have a musical intent statement? How will you implement this and evaluate the impact of this? In this session we will use a hub designed toolkit to create a development plan for your school which includes curricular and co-curricular activities.

Alongside this we will include practical musical activities to support implementation of a whole school singing programme and how to lead ensembles.

Places have already been booked for some schools through the Headteachers forum last term but if you are unsure if you have a place booked, please contact Carla Bradshaw via clerktoheadteachers@stmaryspri.co.uk

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iPad CPD using GarageBand in KS2
Jan
18
to 25 Jul
CPD

iPad CPD using GarageBand in KS2

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Resources and training for staff to help them deliver iPad music sessions for inclusion and curriculum delivery

Southampton Music Hub has developed a set of digital resources which can be used on your school iPads to support using GarageBand in KS2 music lessons.

To enable their use, we can offer training and support for staff and in some cases the loan of iPads fr your class. Get in touch (matt.brombley@southamptonmusichub.org) to find out more or get signed up. 

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Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Autumn term
Nov
7
4:00 pm16:00
Training and Resources, CPD

Music Teacher Reflection Meeting Autumn term

Time to catch up with other music coordinators and teachers, featuring discussion groups set by you and important national updates from the Music Hub from OFSTED, Music Mark and about School Music Development Plans and the National Plan for Music Education and reflect on areas of need and how to address them. 

Sessions will take place online via Teams in twilight sessions from 4pm - 5pm Please sign up using the button below and you will be send a meeting link nearer the time.

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Vocal Kit Digital songbook, CPD & workshops KS3, KS4 & KS5
Nov
4
to 11 Apr
CPD, Training and Resources, Workshops

Vocal Kit Digital songbook, CPD & workshops KS3, KS4 & KS5

SIOW Music has collaborated with Sound Pop Academy to produce a digital songbook transcribing their brilliant 3 part harmony flexible arrangements of pop songs to share with secondary schools and sixth forms. The music hub and Sound Pop Academy will run a FREE CPD session in your school to introduce the songbook and arrangements and support singing across the Key Stages.

As part of this programme, you will be offered a free log in to the Vocal Kit online platform to continue using the resources following your workshop with backing tracks and a progression framework for vocal learning.

This project will run from January 2025 and through the Spring term.

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics
Oct
24
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics

Thursday 24th October 2024  in person CPD session “Music Basics” at Wordsworth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

What are the ‘elements of music’ and the ‘interrelated dimensions of music’? This practical hands-on session empowers teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver music with confidence. Starting with some useful musical warm ups for a variety of age ranges you will then learn; note duration, reading rhythms, notation, notes on the scale and put it all together as a practical performance and composition activity with instruments.

This workshop is designed to boost your confidence in teaching practical music activities in your classroom and give you lots of ideas, resources and strategies to do so! 

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CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics
Sept
24
4:00 pm16:00
CPD

CPD OPPORTUNITY: Music Basics

  • Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tuesday 24th September 2024  in person CPD session “Music 101” at Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary 4pm - 5.30pm

What are the ‘elements of music’ and the ‘interrelated dimensions of music’? This practical hands-on session empowers teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver music with confidence. Starting with some useful musical warm ups for a variety of age ranges you will then learn; note duration, reading rhythms, notation, notes on the scale and put it all together as a practical performance and composition activity with instruments.

This workshop is designed to boost your confidence in teaching practical music activities in your classroom and give you lots of ideas, resources and strategies to do so!

Places have already been booked for some schools through the Headteachers forum last term but if you are unsure if you have a place booked, please contact Carla Bradshaw via clerktoheadteachers@stmary’spri.co.uk  

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Hub Menu for 2024-25
Sept
2
to 17 Dec
Workshops, CPD, Performances, Training and Resources

Hub Menu for 2024-25

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  • Google Calendar ICS

We have an exciting and inspiring Hub Menu for schools and education settings.

Get in touch to hear about music opportunities for the children and young people you teach via our mailing list or use the buttons below to download a pdf of activities for your region.

Isle of Wight Music Hub Menu
Southampton music hub menu
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