NEW Inclusive Music Practice Resource Bank

THAMES is delighted to announce a new Inclusive Practice resource bank. This has been the result of Think22, a 4 year strategic programme that helped to bring inclusive practice to the fore in music education in England. The programme was led by the Drake Music, leaders in music, disability and technology, delivered in partnership with four Music Education Hubs – Tower Hamlets, Newham, Essex and Coventry, and supported by Youth Music. The programme focused on:
• Advocacy and campaigning for inclusive practice and addressing underrepresentation of Disabled People
• Workforce development across the sector
• Delivery of inclusive music sessions in schools and other learning settings for children and young people

These resources are a reflection of Drake Music's core organisational approach of Disabled and Non-Disabled educators, musicians, leaders, artists and practitioners working together. There is a need for more Disabled leaders, musicians, and educators in the music education sector. Think22 started from the position that as we are working in an environment where Disabled People are underrepresented, there needs to be action to bring about change. These resources were created to address these needs and ensure conversation and action continues in the music education sector.

These resources explore:
• What is Inclusion? Making Music is the Key
• Supporting Inclusion - Taking positive action in your organisation
• 9 Competencies of Inclusive Music Practice - What does Inclusive Music-Making look like in Practice?
• Let's Make Music - Fun musical activities for young musicians to learn about tempo, rhythm, melody, and turn-taking

The full resource can be found below: