Welcome to Sound Sense – the UK professional association for community musicians

Safeguarding training for Sound Sense members

Sound Sense is pleased to partner with the Child Protection Company to offer our members a comprehensive online safeguarding package.

Our team have tested a number of online safeguarding training courses available on the market to make sure Sound Sense members get access to the best possible training, covering the wide range of settings community musicians work in. Find out more >>

Join Sound Sense

Making sure you receive the support, insurance and voice you need as a community music practitioner.

Individuals

Organisations

We offer various categories of membership with different benefits. Find out which membership is for you.
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Member
Benefits

£10m specialist cover for Sound Sense members
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Public Liability
Insurance

Sound Sense plays a key role in reporting on projects that deal with major issues.
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Advocacy &
Policy

Download Resources, Publications and Fact sheets here
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Resources &
Publications

The latest Jobs, Careers and Opportunities from the Community Music arena.
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Jobs &
Careers

You can look for specific people or organisations, those working in particular areas of the country, or by key words.
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Find a
Musician

News & Views

09 July 2019

Inclusion & Music Tech in Practice

Drake Music has launched this exciting one-day training course as part of its Think22 programme

21 June 2019

Bulletin Board June 2019

Training the Community Musician 2020 - save the date!
Book now for MEC seminar on priorities for the music education sector
Scroll down for a bumper crop of jobs and training opportunities

Key Links

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Courses & Events

19 October 2019

Community Music Practice: An Introduction

Training

A one day course at Goldsmiths providing an overview of the educational, community and therapeutic uses of music, introducing you to key ethics and practices. Tutored by Sound Sense board member, Graham Dowdall.

09 November 2019

Community Music Practice: Working with Disabled People and Young People with Special Educational Needs

Training

This one day course at Goldsmiths explores some of the disabling barriers these groups face, as well as physical, cognitive and learning challenges, and how creative and participatory music sessions can benefit them. Tutored by Sound Sense board member, Graham Dowdall.

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