Sound Sense :: Courses & Events :: supporting community music

12 May 2026 - 16 June 2026

Music Leadership Training 2026

Are you a musician who wants to build your confidence and expand your skills as a music leader? Join Starling Sessions Artistic Directors Lauren Spiceley and John Ruddock for this free six week training course in music group leadership

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09 June 2026 - 16 June 2026

First Aid for Youth Mental Health with Soundcastle

Obtain a FAA Level 2 Award / SCQF Level 5 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF) and tools to help you support young people’s mental health, in this course led by Soundcastle

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17 June 2026

Folk Education Development Day: Focus on Gloucestershire

Join EFDSS for this lively informal conference and practitioner development day presented by its Folk Education Network in partnership with The Folk of Gloucester museum

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17 June 2026

Music Education Futures: Part 1 – Understanding the UK Music Education Ecosystem and Careers

Sound Connections' new three-part series supports early-career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects

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21 June 2026

Make Music Day 2026

Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! Performed by anyone, free for everyone

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02 July 2026

Music Education Futures: Part 1 – Understanding the UK Music Education Ecosystem and Careers *ONLINE*

This Sound Connections session supports early-career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects

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08 July 2026

Artists’ Care: Supporting musicians working in challenging and complex contexts

Artists’ Care: Supporting musicians working in challenging and complex contexts is a one-day knowledge exchange event taking place at the University of York

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09 July 2026

Creative Dementia: Sharing Good Practice Conference

Creative Dementia Arts Network are organising this event to share best practice of the use of arts in dementia care, alongside a book launch

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11 July 2026

Sounds Sublime: Family Concert

Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure perfect for the whole family, led by conductor Matthew Quinn, presenter Ellie Moran and singers from The Sixteen, in this interactive concert packed with singing, storytelling and discovery

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01 September 2026

Brass Foundations: Future Leaders’ Programme

Led by the Brass Foundations team at Brass Bands England, the Future Leaders’ Programme (FLP) is a transformative, year-long journey designed to empower the next generation of youth brass band leaders and tutors

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