Debate Panellists – 15th April 2015 Panellists: Formal Music Education Panellists: Non Formal Music Education Gareth Churcher Dr.Chris Morgan Lead of Cornwall Music Service Trust www.cornwallmusicservicetrust.org Lecturer in Formal and Non Formal Music Education Falmouth University www.made-arts.com Gareth Churcher is an active musician with a love for all music making and composition. His primary instruments are Trombone and Piano and his compositional works have been used on an international level. Gareth's passion for Music Education has seen him undertake peripatetic teaching since 1999 and he has had the privilege of holding the post of Brass Team Leader for Music Cornwall and now the Head of Service role for the newly formed Cornwall Music Service Trust. A passion for conducting has given Gareth the opportunity to work with many diverse ensembles further broadening his horizons into different disciplines of music making “Chris has worked across the formal and non-formal music sectors for 40 years. He trained as a clarinettist at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Subsequently became Head of Woodwind and then Head of Instrumental Services with the Inner London Education Authority, Director of Instrumental Teacher Training at the Guildhall and Adviser for Instrumental Teacher & Curriculum Development with Cornwall LA. Since 1996 he has been Co-Director of MADE (formerly Music & Dance Education) in Cornwall – working across early years, schools & extended services, youth & community and healthcare sectors – and developing partnerships with a wide range of arts and non-arts organisations. In 2013 he also took up the post of Lecturer in (Formal & Non-Formal) Music Education in AMATA at Falmouth University. As a conductor and animateur he has worked with a range of youth and professional ensembles and orchestras across Europe and this has enabled him to work closely with leading composers, such as Tippett, Bedford and Lutoslawski, and conductors, such as Groves, Glover, Mackerras and Rattle. He completed his Doctorate in 1999 and used a life history approach to examine instrumental music teaching and learning. He has regularly worked with numerous LA’s and Agencies providing advice, support and INSET courses for instrumental teachers; a Course Leader for the Associated Board Professional Development Course and a Grade Examiner with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and now Trinity College. He was principal author of ‘Instrumental Teaching and Learning in Context’ and a variety of teaching repertoire for wind and brass instruments. In addition to publications with Trinity College, Chester Music and IMP he recently completed the 52-book Woodwind & Brass Method series for Boosey & Hawkes.” Christine Judge Oliver Thompson Curriculum and Vocal Team Manager Cornwall Music Service Trust [email protected] Centre Manager dBs Music Cornwall http://dbsmusic.co.uk/cornwall/ “Since graduating from Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University Christine has worked extensively in music education in various roles including classroom teacher, head of secondary music department, guest lecturer, teacher trainer, peripatetic teacher and advanced skills music teacher. She has worked in Cornwall for 17 years, previously for the council music service before playing a major role in establishing the new Cornwall Music Service Trust alongside the Head of Service. She is now Curriculum and vocal team manager for the Trust, teaching regularly in several schools, as well as undertaking school engagement and consultancy work for the Cornwall Music Education Hub delivering and managing music projects. Christine plays piano and violin and sings. She is passionate about music and ensuring accessibility to quality musical experiences and tuition for all.” “Oliver is a music producer, DJ and sound engineer who has released and played music world-wide. His work with dBs music focuses on training those with a passion for music and a determination to succeed. He leads a team of exceptionally talented and dedicated tutors who work tirelessly to help dBs students maximise their potential and prepare them for work in music and the wider creative industries.”
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