What’s on - Essex Music Service

Musicianship, musicality and Whole Class Instrumental Learning

Primary CPD Training

Wed 21 October 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Trainer: Joe Cummings. Observation, discussion and practical SEND-focused music strategies. An interactive session exploring musical ideas to bring Whole Class Instrumental Sessions to life. Joe will explore musical games, songs and activities that can keep

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Making Music Theory Practical: Notation & Musicianship

Charanga Primary / Primary CPD Training

Mon 2 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Music theory makes most sense when children can hear it, feel it and use it. Explore practical approaches to developing notation and theoretical understanding through listening, movement, singing and instrumental playing. We’ll look at how

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Effective Music Department Leadership

Secondary School CPD

Wed 4 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Supporting current and aspiring leaders in developing thriving music departments. This session explores leadership responsibilities, curriculum development, team management and strategies for driving high-quality music education. The outcomes of this session are to: Develop leadership

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YuStudio Advanced

Charanga Primary / Charanga Secondary / Primary CPD Training / Secondary School CPD

Wed 4 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Already comfortable with the basics of YuStudio and ready to go further? This advanced session explores the creative possibilities of Charanga’s digital audio workstation, including recording, editing, arranging, effects and more sophisticated production techniques. Discover

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KS3 Curriculum – Designing an Engaging and Challenging Curriculum

Secondary School CPD

Fri 6 November 2026 / 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Explore how to plan a coherent KS3 music curriculum that develops pupils’ musical knowledge, skills and independence. The session will consider progression across KS3, balancing performing, composing and listening, providing appropriate challenge, and preparing pupils

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Improvisation: From First Ideas to Musical Fluency

Charanga Primary / Primary CPD Training

Tue 10 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Improvisation gives children permission to explore, take musical risks and discover their own musical voice. But how do we move beyond simply saying “make something up”? This practical session explores how improvisation can be carefully

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Music and Ofsted: How You Can Share Your Music Provision

Music in Ofsted / Primary CPD Training / Secondary School CPD

Tue 10 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Understanding how to communicate and evidence music provision during Ofsted inspections. Guidance on discussing music curriculum intent, implementation and impact with inspectors. Suitable for senior leaders, governors and music leaders from EYFS-KS5. The session explores

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Developing singing leadership and practical classroom singing approaches.

Charanga Primary / Charanga Secondary

Fri 13 November 2026 / 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Practical singing activities, warm-ups and curriculum-linked repertoire. An afternoon session exploring effective approaches to classroom singing and whole-school singing development. Increased confidence leading singing; practical repertoire and strategies to use immediately in school.

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Creative Music Scheme: Playing & Performing

Charanga Primary / Primary CPD Training

Thu 19 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Playing together is at the heart of musical learning. Explore how the Creative Music Scheme develops instrumental skills and ensemble musicianship through carefully scaffolded experiences. We’ll look at pulse, rhythm, pitch, technique, notation, rehearsal, listening

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Pulse, Rhythm & Classroom Percussion

Charanga Primary / Primary CPD Training

Mon 23 November 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Before children can confidently read or perform complex music, they need to experience pulse and rhythm physically and musically. This lively session explores practical ways to develop rhythmic confidence through body percussion, movement, vocal sounds

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