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@nancyevans.bsky.social

Director of Learning, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, passionate about children’s composing, creativity & pedagogy. Mum. Foodie. Happiest when walking in the countryside. From North Yorkshire, now in Brum. πŸ‰

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24 composing challenges for young people this summer. Unleash their creativity! resources.bcmg.org.uk/creating-mus...

22.07.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s just a few days left to apply for your school to take part in the next phase of Listen Imagine Compose Primary!

LICP aims to support children to become better at composing, and to support teachers to be more confident and skilled at teaching composing.

www.bcmg.org.uk/listen-imagi...

04.06.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Exciting news! BCMG has been awarded Β£200,000 from Paul Hamlyn Foundation to take Listen Imagine Compose Primary to new schools. Our research partners, BCU, will study how the LICP approach can be embedded and sustained in schools. To get involved, visit www.bcmg.org.uk/listen-imagi...

06.05.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What a fabulous day! Thank you to @sueyoung for her fascinating and thought-provoking keynote and to everyone who came to hear about, and think about what next for Listen Imagine Compose Primary.

14.02.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dive into our fascinating research review on creative vocals and "agency" exploring how giving young people control over their musical experiences can boost confidence, create connections and improve #wellbeing

#MusicEd #EduSky #MentalHealth #Research #SEL #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeHealth #singing

07.02.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen Imagine Compose Primary Conference - 14/02/2025 10:00:00 Join BCMG and our research partners Birmingham City University (BCU) for a day of presentations, panel talks, discussions and keynotes, centred around the Listen Imagine Compose Primary research repor...

I’m delighted that @sueyoung.bsky.social will be the keynote speaker at BCMGs Listen Imagine Compose Primary conference. Susan is the author of numerous articles, chapters & books and a frequent speaker at national & international conferences. To book: bit.ly/3OoMx3g

30.01.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe another time I’ll get to go and sample it!

02.12.2024 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very early start to the week sharing @bcmg.bsky.social β€˜s #ListenImagineComposePrimary project with students from @lucaschoolofarts.bsky.social

02.12.2024 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Planning, Reflection and Progression Toolkit ‐ Learning Resources Hub | Birmingham Contemporary Music Group Composing activities for young people and resources for teachers

Earlier this year, John Finney kindly wrote a review of the Listen Imagine Compose Primary Toolkit.

'this is a resource rich in both insights and wise guidance that will enable teachers and their pupils to come to value the process of composing music.'

Toolkit & full review here bit.ly/3B1HeE3

26.11.2024 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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