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Upcoming Events
October 2026
Becoming an Effective Music Lead
Wed, 28th Oct 2026 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: County Hall
A three-session course suitable for Music Leads new to the role or non-specialist music leads. The session covers key areas including;
• Creating an inclusive musical school community...
November 2026
Early Years Music network – Online
Wed, 4th Nov 2026 16:30 - 17:30
Venue: Online
An Early Years Music network offered by Leicestershire Music in partnership with The Spark Arts.
This FREE network event is for all teachers, teaching assistants and early years practitioners...
LM Primary Scheme of Work Training (face to face)
Tue, 10th Nov 2026 09:30 - 15:30
Venue: Queensmead Primary Academy, LE3 1PF
By the end of the 3 training sessions you will have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to teach and assess the children's musical learning in the LM Primary Scheme of Work....
Singing Assemblies
Mon, 16th Nov 2026 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Most schools have some sort of singing assembly, but what are they for and are you using the time in the most effective way?
How to make the most of your singing assembly to teach and...
Charanga: First Steps with Music Technology
Thu, 19th Nov 2026 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent
Charanga training for existing users - hosted in partnership with Leicestershire Music.
Discover how to introduce music technology into your primary classroom. This session offers a...
December 2026
Recorder CIL online training KS1 & KS2
Wed, 9th Dec 2026 15:30 - 16:00
Venue: Online - Teams link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This training is for schools that have the KS1 or KS2 LM Recorder in-school Unit of work.
The training will focus on how to use the teaching resources and focussing on how to teach the...
Recorder CIL online training KS1 & KS2
Thu, 10th Dec 2026 12:30 - 13:00
Venue: Online - Teams link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This training is for schools that have the KS1 or KS2 LM Recorder in-school Unit of work.
The training will focus on how to use the teaching resources and focussing on how to teach the...
January 2027
Building the skills for Creative Composition
Wed, 13th Jan 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This session will help staff explore how to build the skills required to support an incremental and progressive approach to composing for KS1 and KS2. Covering the NC requirements and...
Teaching Primary Music with Confidence
Thu, 14th Jan 2027 09:30 - 15:00
Venue: TBC
Aimed at ECTs, TAs and teachers looking to further develop their confidence or experience of music teaching, this training session will offer practical tips and advice to overcome some...
Primary Music Networks – open to all schools to attend - Face to Face
Tue, 19th Jan 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: TBC
Termly network meetings for Primary Music Leads.
Agendas are published nearer the time to react to current initiatives or changes and also to reflect feedback from previous sessions...
Primary Music Networks – open to all schools to attend - Online
Tue, 19th Jan 2027 15:30 - 16:30
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Termly network meetings for Primary Music Leads.
Agendas are published nearer the time to react to current initiatives or changes and also to reflect feedback from previous sessions...
Engaging Musical Apps, Software and Hardware – Music Technology
Wed, 20th Jan 2027 15:30 - 16:30
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
An ever-evolving session where the latest and best, free web-based musical apps and software are demoed – with plenty of practical musical applications for the classroom.
This...
Primary Ensembles – gathering the troupes!
Thu, 21st Jan 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
A session for music leads and teachers tasked with the job of creating a primary ensemble. Suitable for music specialists and non-specialists. We will look at:
- Where and how to begin...
Understanding Notation
Tue, 26th Jan 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Covering the NC requirement to 'Use and understand staff and other musical notations,' this online session will help staff get to grips with everything they need to know and how to...
February 2027
Becoming an Effective Music Lead
Wed, 3rd Feb 2027 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: TBC
A three-session course suitable for Music Leads new to the role or non-specialist music leads. The session covers key areas including;
• Creating an inclusive musical school community...
Leics Belong - Leicestershire Music Conference 2027
Fri, 5th Feb 2027 09:00 - 16:30
Venue: NSPCC Training Centre, Gilmour Close, LE41EZ
Putting wellbeing at the heart of music for all.
Join Leicestershire Music for an inspiring day exploring the power of belonging and the difference music makes in every learning environment....
Specialist Music Networks – open to all specialist provisions (including SEMH, DSPS/APs/Resource bases)
Tue, 9th Feb 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: TBC - We will inform you of the venue nearer to the time of the network meeting
Using Garage Band - a crash course!
As well as local and national updates and a chance to network with other Specialist Music Leads and practitioners, LM Tech and Contemporary Music...
Running a Digital Ensemble with GarageBand - Music Technology
Thu, 18th Feb 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA - ROOM TBC
Bring the excitement of music-making into your school with iPad Band: Running a Digital Ensemble—a practical, hands-on training session designed for primary and secondary teachers....
Improving your school choir
Wed, 24th Feb 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Whether your choir is brand new or well established this session will give ideas to help take them to the next level. Techniques and exercises for improving tone, balance and blend,...
March 2027
Recorder CIL online training KS1 & KS2
Wed, 10th Mar 2027 15:30 - 16:00
Venue: Online - Teams link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This training is for schools that have the KS1 or KS2 LM Recorder in-school Unit of work.
The training will focus on how to use the teaching resources and focussing on how to teach the...
Recorder CIL online training KS1 & KS2
Thu, 11th Mar 2027 12:30 - 13:00
Venue: Online - Teams link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This training is for schools that have the KS1 or KS2 LM Recorder in-school Unit of work.
The training will focus on how to use the teaching resources and focussing on how to teach the...
LM Primary Scheme of Work Training (face to face)
Wed, 17th Mar 2027 09:30 - 15:30
Venue: TBC
By the end of the 3 training sessions you will have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to teach and assess the children's musical learning in the LM Primary Scheme of Work....
April 2027
Behind the Beats: A practical guide to 21st Century Music Genres – Music Technology
Tue, 13th Apr 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA - ROOM TBC
An interactive workshop designed to demystify the vast array of musical genres and subgenres of the 21st century, with a special focus on hip-hop and its evolving styles. Through hands-on...
Engaging Musical Apps, Software and Hardware – Music Technology
Thu, 29th Apr 2027 15:30 - 16:30
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
An ever-evolving session where the latest and best, free web-based musical apps and software are demoed – with plenty of practical musical applications for the classroom.
Cost:...
May 2027
Building the skills for Creative Composition
Thu, 6th May 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This session will help staff explore how to build the skills required to support an incremental and progressive approach to composing for KS1 and KS2. Covering the NC requirements and...
Running a Digital Ensemble with GarageBand - Music Technology
Thu, 13th May 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA - ROOM TBC
Bring the excitement of music-making into your school with iPad Band: Running a Digital Ensemble—a practical, hands-on training session designed for primary and secondary teachers....
Understanding Notation
Mon, 17th May 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Covering the NC requirement to 'Use and understand staff and other musical notations,' this online session will help staff get to grips with everything they need to know and how to...
Becoming an Effective Music Lead
Wed, 19th May 2027 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: TBC
A three-session course suitable for Music Leads new to the role or non-specialist music leads. The session covers key areas including;
• Creating an inclusive musical school community...
Specialist Music Networks – open to all specialist provisions (including SEMH, DSPS/APs/Resource bases)
Tue, 25th May 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: TBC - We will inform you of the venue nearer to the time of the network meeting
Termly network meetings for Specialist Music Leads/SENDcos/SLT/those teaching music in specialist schools and provisions.
Agendas are published nearer the time in response to needs and...
Primary Music Networks – open to all schools to attend - Face to Face
Thu, 27th May 2027 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: TBC
Termly network meetings for Primary Music Leads.
Agendas are published nearer the time to react to current initiatives or changes and also to reflect feedback from previous sessions...
Primary Music Networks – open to all schools to attend - Online
Thu, 27th May 2027 15:30 - 16:30
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Termly network meetings for Primary Music Leads.
Agendas are published nearer the time to react to current initiatives or changes and also to reflect feedback from previous sessions...
June 2027
LM Primary Scheme of Work Training (face to face)
Wed, 9th Jun 2027 09:30 - 15:30
Venue: TBC
By the end of the 3 training sessions you will have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to teach and assess the children's musical learning in the LM Primary Scheme of Work....
Recorder CIL online training KS1 & KS2
Wed, 9th Jun 2027 12:00 - 12:30
Venue: Online - Teams link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This training is for schools that have the KS1 or KS2 LM Recorder in-school Unit of work.
The training will focus on how to use the teaching resources and focussing on how to teach the...
Recorder CIL online training KS1 & KS2
Thu, 10th Jun 2027 15:30 - 16:00
Venue: Online - Teams link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
This training is for schools that have the KS1 or KS2 LM Recorder in-school Unit of work.
The training will focus on how to use the teaching resources and focussing on how to teach the...
Finding and Using Free Singing Resources
Tue, 15th Jun 2027 15:45 - 16:45
Venue: Online - Zoom link will be sent as part of your confirmation email
Free high quality online singing resources and songs that are in the public domain – where to find them and how best to use them. Spend some time exploring and learning about...
