Music Education Islington
Launched in October 2018, Music Education Islington (MEI) is a partnership of the leading providers of music education in the borough, led by Islington Council with Guildhall School of Music & Drama as the lead delivery partner.
It will enable the borough’s schools and pupils to make the most of world-class music education, resources and experiences through the Guildhall School, and be enriched by the Guildhall School’s creative alliance with the Barbican.
MEI seeks to ensure all children develop their music skills regardless of their background or attainment and is part of Islington Council’s commitment to a fairer Islington where young people learn and thrive.
MEI has two key priorities – to increase and widen access to music education for children and young people in the borough and ensure they have clear pathways to continue their musical development.
Guildhall School is the central contact point for delivery partners, schools, young people and their parents and carers.
MEI will provide all children and young people (aged 5 to 18) in the London Borough of Islington with:
- The opportunity to learn a musical instrument through whole-class ensemble teaching programmes for the a minimum of a term
- Clear and affordable progression routes
- The chance to sing regularly with choirs and other vocal ensembles in the area
- An instrument loan service, with discounts or free provision for those on low incomes
- Access to large scale high-quality music experiences, through Guildhall, Barbican and other partner organisations
MEI also offers continuous professional development (CPD) to schools to help them deliver music in the curriculum.
Music Education Islington Brochure (PDF)
Music Education Islington 2019-20 Term Dates (PDF)
Guildhall Young Artists Islington
Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Islington is a music initiative aimed at improving the standard of music making for primary school children across the London Borough of Islington. Led by a team of teachers and artists from Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the programme provides affordable playing and performing opportunities throughout their school life. The programme particularly targets disadvantaged children and young people by removing the barriers that would prevent them from participating.
Based at Arts and Media School Islington (Mondays) and City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Wednesdays), GYA Islington offers 30 sessions a year after school. Children receive instrumental group lessons, sing in the choir and play in ensembles. Each term culminates in a performance for friends, family and the wider community.
For more information on about Guildhall Young Artists Islington, please contact:
Guildhall Young Artists Islington
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Silk Street, Barbican,
London EC2Y 8DT
Spencer Down, Creative Director
Christie Haddad, Programme Coordinator
Tel: 0203 771 7003
Rock & Pop Islington
Led by enthusiastic and highly experienced tutors, Rock & Pop Islington offers weekly workshops for young people aged 11-18 to explore their passion of playing in bands and writing music.
The sessions are fun and interactive and will work on a mixture of material in small and large groups, culminating in a gig each term to showcase everything that has been worked on. This usually includes a mixture of covers and original songs.
We’re looking for drummers, guitarists, bassists, pianists and singers of all levels to join one of three bands we’re creating. If you’re also a string, woodwind and brass player, we would love to hear from you.
Tuesdays (10 sessions per term)
4.30-5.00 Individual & group lessons (for beginners)
5.00-5.15 Set up for band rehearsal
5.15-6.30 Band rehearsal
6.30-6.45 Tidy up
Beacon High
Hilldrop Rd
London
N7 0JG
£60 per term/ £20 concession (1 taster session for free)
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Contact
For general enquiries about Music Education Islington and how to get involved, please contact: Musiceducation.Islington@gsmd.ac.uk
