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Online conference, 12th-15th October 2020 from 5-7pm each day
Music technology offers a wealth of opportunities for expanding the teaching of music to all children and young people, as well as providing a basis for teaching much of the curriculum.
Taking place over four consecutive days, you are invited to take part in a series of two hour, live sessions between 5-7pm every day from Monday 12th to Thursday 15th October.
This conference offers a broad and comprehensive range of presentations and training on music technology in education.
Consisting of a mix of inspiring keynote sessions and practical seminars, the conference will help you develop your teaching and leadership in music technology to benefit your students. We have also included a time slot each day for you to engage with (and learn from) a range of exhibitors, with products that are relevant to music technology, studio work and recording. |
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Who should take part?
- Early years and primary teachers
- Secondary music teachers
- Peripatetic music teachers of all genres
- All classroom teachers
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators
- SEN and inclusion professionals
- Teachers of STEM subjects
- Pupil Premium co-ordinators
- Education advisors
- School governors
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Online Conference Agenda
Day 1 - 12th October - 5-7pm
| Time |
Session |
| 5.00pm |
Keynote 1
What is Music Tech?
Tim Hallas, Teacher of Music Technology, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge & consultant and writer |
| 5.30pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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| 5.50pm |
Music Tech for hubs/music services
Bradley Smith, Assistant Head of Service at Leicestershire Schools Music Service |
| 6.25pm |
Music Tech qualifications: GCSE, BTEC and AS/A level
Tim Hallas, Teacher of Music Technology, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge & consultant and writer |
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7.00pm
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Close of Day 1 |
Day 2 - 13th October - 5-7pm
| Time |
Session |
| 5.00pm |
Keynote 2
Virtual reality, motion sense and animation
Mark Sexton, Academic Lead Sound and Vision, School of Creative Technologies, University of Portsmouth (Invited)
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| 5.30pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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| 5.50pm |
Music Tech on a budget: cheap or free apps and online software
Dave Guinane, Head of Music, Beaumont School |
| 6.25pm |
Music coding
Sam Aaron, CEO - Sonic Pi |
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7.00pm
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Close of Day 2 |
Day 3 - 14th October - 5-7pm
| Time |
Session |
| 5.00pm |
Keynote 3
Women in Music Technology - Production, Mastering, and Innovation
Amy Dickens, Researcher in Accessible Music Technology
Katie Tavini, Professional Mastering Engineer
Rita Campbell, Vocal Artist, Songwriter, Session Singer
Kate Rounding, Director of Development at TiME
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| 5.40pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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| 6.00pm |
Music Tech for learners with additional needs
Drake Music (invited)
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| 6.30pm |
Music Tech for early years and primary
Chris Pietrek, Course Director, M:Tech |
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7.00pm
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Close of Day 3 |
Day 4 - 15th October - 5-7pm
| Time |
Session |
| 5.00pm |
Keynote 4
Get the most out of your digital audio workstation (DAW)
Alex Markham, Music Production Tutor, The DAW Tutor |
| 5.30pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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| 5.50pm |
Build your school studio
Andy Grinham, Managing Director, Education Audio Ltd
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| 6.25pm |
DJing and production
Future DJs (Invited) |
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7.00pm
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Close of Day 4 |
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