Wendy’s penultimate trip was in the North East for a small group singing session. Find out what she learnt – and how her musical past is always close behind!
Posts Tagged ‘vocal leader’
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When Wendy went to Kettering – Part 2
After visiting an exciting vocal workshop for teachers in Kettering, Wendy had time to reflect on how the Clear Principle worked within the session.
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When Wendy went to Kettering
Wendy’s next stop in her quest to explore the Quality Principles was Northamptonshire where she witnessed a session with practitioner Lin Marsh.
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Wendy visits Opera North in Bridlington
Having accepted her challenge to view our Quality Principles within a practical setting, Wendy visits her first singing session by the seaside.
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Testing the Principles
Over the coming weeks, Wendy Wootton will be travelling around the country investigating our Quality Principles to see how they work within a practical setting. She will be posting regular blogs on her findings. We join her at the start of her adventure…
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Singing inspiration
Alice Witherow, Headteacher at Benton Park Primary, gives her account on how the endeavours of another school inspired her staff and pupils to sing.
Three years ago there was very little singing at Benton Park. It wasn’t because we didn’t want to sing or because we didn’t know how to sing, it was just that there [...] -
An interview with Margaret Griffiths
We talk to Sing Up evaluator, Margaret Griffiths, about her thoughts on quality vocal leadership.
Why is high quality training so vital for vocal leaders?
Sing Up is a national initiative, with government funding, so there needs to be some agreement and some consistency about the enthusiasm and passion which our good vocal leaders share. Getting them [...] -
An interview with Dick Hallam
Sing Up talks to Dick Hallam, the government’s National Music Participation Director, about the future of Music Education and his views on improving quality.
As Music Participation Director, what is your view on singing in schools? How important is it for singing to feature in school life?
Singing is massively important, which is why it’s part of [...] -
Katherine Zeserson on high-quality vocal leadership
Sing Up talks to Katherine Zeserson, Director of Learning & Participation at The Sage Gateshead, about the importance of high-quality vocal leadership.
On a personal level as a singer, what has been the most important thing you’ve learned about leading singing sessions?
When I was pregnant, I went to yoga classes and learned some breathing [...] -
Interview with singing trainer, Lin Marsh
Lin Marsh is one of the country’s most well respected singing leaders and trainers. She trained at Trinity College of Music and London University and has worked extensively in music education. She runs singing, performance and composing courses throughout the country and some are available through the Sing Up website. Here we talk to her [...]
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