Together we did… Music on Sea engagement page
What did we want to do?
Music on Sea is the Music Education Hub for Southend already providing music education in most Southend schools through instrumental tuition, projects and workshops.
We are looking to widen and increase communication and engagement with all communities within the borough, in and out of school.
Following the launch of the page on Your Say Southend, here is what you said:
Youth Open Mics allow young people to develop their talent without being judged by their peers at school - submitted via the Music on Sea Instagram page
MoS said: partners of Music on Sea are already offering these type of events such as SoSlam, Essex Vocal Coaching and Southend YMCA.
There is a large community of home schoolers in the town and it would be wonderful to have a group focused on music that those young people could access. (parent request)
MoS said: a Home Educated Music group for those aged from 7 to 12 has been established meeting on a Tuesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Tickfield Centre led by an experienced Music on Sea tutor
Schools, festivals and local music performances should be encouraged to bring in songs and compositions of African heritage to curriculum.
This means that there are many unknown and unsung compositions of British-African composers, that may be largely unknown to the music curriculum in Essex and nationwide as well. Tangible efforts should be made to include percussion, body and movement musical activities and music festivals of a diverse and inclusive nature to the Southend On Sea summer calendar. Thank you for reading. SBAC
(Southend Black and Asian Community)
MoS said: We are already able to promote and encourage schools and music leads to explore a wider diversity and inclusivity of songs and musical activity. There is always a potential for more but needs to be right. Music on Sea has developed close links with the BAME lead for Southend and Essex and will be working closely with the newly established Southend Identity and Diversity Network Group for schools. We are also working alongside partners from the South Essex African Caribbean Association to develop future projects and workshops.
Quick Polls results:
Does listening to music make you happy?
Yes: 100% No: 0%
Do you think music is important in school?
Yes: 100% No: 0%
What next?
Watch out to contribute to the latest polls and there is still an opportunity to share ideas, thoughts and stories.
We look forward to hearing from you.
