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Weekend reading! 📖 In our latest GuildHE blog, Policy Officer Ellen Graves sets out how adopting universal design can improve neurodivergent students’ experiences and outcomes and features standout inclusivity initiatives from members ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music Guildford, Hartpury University and Hartpury College , and the The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama School of Speech and Drama. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/ettaveZj Dr Brooke Storer-Church / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Professor Ken Sloan / Zahara Chowdhury

‘While individual support is essential, it can only go so far in addressing these barriers. What is of particular value in meaningfully improving neurodivergent students’ experiences and outcomes is adopting inclusive or universal design across teaching and campuses. This means embedding accessibility into every aspect of student life, from teaching practices to physical spaces. By doing so, we can break down barriers and create an inclusive, accessible environment where all students can thrive.’ Universal design is adopted in several schools and classrooms to create inclusive learning and positive student experiences. Great to see Ellen Graves highlight it near alongside equity impact assessments for curriculum reviews in HE 👏

Nicole Temple of the Houston Museum of Natural Science recently discussed the intersection of formal and informal STEAM learning. NFHS Network Young Audiences Arts for Learning National National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Americans for the Arts The University of Georgia https://lnkd.in/gSGrPCRk 

RECOMMENDED FREE ARTS MANAGEMENT TRAINING - They Never Taught You That: A FREE 3-Part Live Virtual Training: 7 Research-Backed Strategies to Grow Your Career in the Arts with Aubrey Bergauer (the Steve Jobs of Classical Music Marketing). Learn and apply the proven framework that will accelerate your growth, unlock the potential you know you have, and empower you to take control of your arts career. https://lnkd.in/d26W2ntN? Third session is tomorrow - and you get to hear the other ones.

Why is country music uniquely poised to tell the story of American history? Ep. 200: Country Music History is American History; with The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Katherine Palmer, DMA The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is both an incredible in-person experience AND an education and outreach hub that reaches beyond its onsite visitors. We discuss the Taylor Swift Education Center, innovative resources available to parents and educators everywhere, and music’s ability to foster connection and cultural awareness. https://lnkd.in/eEgGGdUx Katherine Palmer; Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum #country #music #countrymusic #history #americanhistory #museum #education #musiceducation #programming #programs #teacherresources #interdisciplinary #musicforlife #musicmatters

🔉 🎶 New Case Study Alert: "Sounds Better With You" Bristol Beacon 🎶🔉 How do you flip the script and put audiences at the heart of live events? That’s exactly what we did for Bristol Beacon, celebrating the energy and unity of every performance. We worked with the team to elevate the brand post-reopening. The goal? To reinforce its core values of unity and joy while appealing to a diverse audience from occasional concert-goers to classical music lovers. ✨ The Result: https://lnkd.in/eQWzxCui

The word of the afternoon is hwyl. During the first week of August (3rd to 10th), the National Eisteddfod inspires a celebration of culture, language and community. The Welsh festival has taken place nearly every year since 1861, with some exceptions eg First World War and the coronavirus pandemic necessitated its postponement. It is one of the nation’s richest showcases of music, dance, performance, song and visual art, and with it comes an emotion for which Welsh uniquely has a word: hwyl. Hwyl is defined in the dictionary as ‘an emotional quality that inspires and sustains impassioned eloquence’ as well as ‘the fervour of emotion characteristic of gathering of Welsh people.’ In Welsh the word more often refers to an intangible quality, conveying a sense of belonging and home, of mood and passion. In this it is akin to another Welsh term: hiraeth, the longing for home, and all that belongs there. More about the Eisteddfod: https://lnkd.in/e9fNVrwc

// Programme for Government Includes Commitment to Assess Basic Income Scheme for Artists to 'maximise its impact' // https://ow.ly/5HNa50UHKRb New government plan also includes funding commitments for the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, Music Generation and the Creative Schools programme.

🎶 A Career of Sound, Growth, and Change 🎶 For over two decades, Jessica Phillips, MBA has brought her artistry as a clarinetist to the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, while forging pathways for equity, innovation, and education in the music industry. Her philosophy—rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and growth—has shaped her remarkable career as a performer, educator, and advocate. In our latest blog, Jessica shares her journey from creating a supportive tenure process at the Met to revolutionising how music education equips students for a dynamic and complex industry. She reflects on key lessons learned: the value of failure as a stepping stone, the importance of fostering creativity and advocacy, and how the arts can challenge systemic inequities while inspiring the next generation of musicians. Jessica’s insights remind us that being a musician today is about so much more than performance—it’s about engaging communities, pushing boundaries, and making a meaningful impact. 📖 Read her inspiring reflections here: https://lnkd.in/ekAFuqsk Photo credit: Rose Callahan #MusicEducation #ArtsAdvocacy #JessicaPhillips #CreativityAndInnovation #MetropolitanOperaOrchestra

// Programme for Government Includes Commitment to Assess Basic Income Scheme for Artists to 'maximise its impact' // https://ow.ly/Klrk50UIAAK New government plan also includes funding commitments for the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, Music Generation and the Creative Schools programme.