​Musical Futures International and Charanga present:
​Musika Sama-sama, Manila - 2 Day Conference 

​JANUARY 17|18, 2020
British School Manila
36th Street, University Park, 
Bonifacio Global City, 1634 
Taguig City, Metro Manila, 
Philippines 
COST:  £325  two day registration
Musika Sama-sama (Music Together) 

Musical Futures International and Charanga proudly present Musika Sama-sama (Music Together), an exclusive professional development event for music teachers at the British School Manila on January 17th–18th 2020.
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Who is the workshop for?
  • All primary classroom teachers, regardless of previous music experience and expertise
  • Primary music teachers
  • Secondary music teachers
  • Tertiary music/education educators
  • Tertiary students studying music or music education

*Please note that we will be running a separate session for non-specialist primary classroom teachers at this event. If you have any questions please get in touch!
Why attend?
This inspirational conference brings together two of the world’s leading providers of professional development for music specialists and non-specialists alike. A programme of practical workshops will support and extend the skills of classroom and instrumental teachers, enabling you to create sustainable music opportunities for your students.
About Charanga
Charanga is England's leading music education resource being the scheme of choice for more than 50% of primary schools. Building on the success of this multi award-winning programme Charanga for International Schools is now used every week in 66 countries reaching over two million students globally.
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The model curriculum scheme is the result of the collaboration between expert writers and ongoing discussion and feedback from the 35,000 teachers who love the inspirational and engaging materials. The accompanying vast 'Freestyle' library includes songs, instrumental repertoire, ensemble materials, seasonal productions, listening and creative apps to ensure teachers can access every type of resource they need in school.
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Charanga for International Schools is underpinned by confidence-building and motivational professional development with over 700 face-to-face sessions offered in the last year alongside comprehensive and friendly online support. 
About Musical Futures International
Musical Futures believes music learning works best when young people are making music, and when their existing passion for music is reflected and built-upon in the classroom. Musical Futures was established in 2003 and grounded in academic research, is based on the real-world practices of popular and community musicians.

Musical Futures International supports teachers around the world with training, networks and resources to deliver practical, engaging, developmental music programs in the classroom.

Currently more than 1.5 million students in 71 countries worldwide benefit from their teachers use of the Musical Futures approach.

​The widespread adoption of Musical Futures in the UK and Australia means that it is now one of the most successful and sustainable  music education initiatives in schools in those countries.
What's on the program?

Introduction to Musical Futures
At our introductory workshops we cover everything needed to get started with Musical Futures including:
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  • Informal Learning​
  • Just Play
  • Hear Listen Play
  • Find Your Voice

Further into Musical Futures
Learn how to embed Musical Futures into your context with sessions including:

  • Beyond the Play Along
  • Composing and Improvising
  • Songwriting
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Explore Charanga for International Schools 
Learn how Charanga for international Schools' music platform can enhance teaching and learning in your school with:
 
  • A model curriculum scheme combining singing and playing instruments, improvising and composing, listening and understanding
  • The vast library of classroom teaching resources including instrumental and vocal repertoire
  • Functionality to create original courses and lessons and share with colleagues
  • Support for your students independent learning through the safe online space
Then there are the materials and resources....
  • Practical teaching and learning approaches that are ready to apply to any curriculum, that your students will love and you’ll love to teach  
  • Exclusive access to Charanga’s most popular music education programmes used by more than 35,000 teachers in 62 countries, and 2m students - Every school represented will be given extended complimentary access to Charanga for International Schools allowing them to explore the programme in their own context before and following the workshops
  • All the Musical Futures materials and resources you need to get started - free access to all current and future resources via our website
  • Access to an international network of teachers  
How does Charanga help my students and teaching?
  • Every student has access to a safe online learning space, Yumu, to explore the musical activities which inspire them to learn more - Yumu promotes a joined up approach between the students, school and home
  • Charanga's fun, engaging interactive resources increase learning and inclusivity  
  • Charanga provides a musical pathway suitable for both music specialists and generalist class teachers 
  • Covers a range of musical styles and genres so teachers can effortlessly offer a wealth of repertoire and musical experience
  • Offers comprehensive planning and overview documents allowing teachers to be confident that they have everything they need to teach brilliantly
  • The resources provide a continuum of approach and support so each teacher can decide how flexibly they want to work
  • Raises the accessibility of music to every student and every teacher
How does Musical Futures help my students and teaching?
  • Improves the transition from junior to secondary music
  • Classroom ready resources for guitar, ukulele, drums, percussion, keyboards, voice and ensembles with over 130 FREE resources to take away
  • Two days of practical music making and ideas that are teacher friendly and ready to apply to any curriculum including British, US, Australian, Canadian and IB 
  • Fresh ideas for composing, improvising and songwriting and whole class workshopping for primary and secondary classes
  • New ideas for inclusive co – curricular music in school
  • Proven increase in students taking up instrumental lessons on a wider range of instruments
  • Challenge for more advanced instrumental players through new routes to learning music in class
  • Increases participation in concerts and performances
    Improves engagement with classroom music for all ages
  • Increases numbers of students opting to participate in music
Further Information
  • The workshops will be conducted in English.  The materials provided are in English
  • You are welcome to bring an instrument if travel plans allow. Alternatively instruments will be provided
  • It would be useful to bring along an iPad with Garageband ready to use.
  • We will be sharing information shortly about accommodation near to the school.
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​Please contact us if you have any questions about this event.

Accommodation

We don't have any specific recommendations for those wishing to stay nearby, however the following hotels have been suggested as good options by our host school

The Seda Hotel, 30th Street cor. 11th AvenueTaguig City 1634, Philippines
Approximately 11m walk to the school click here

The F1 Hotel, 32nd St cor Lane A, Bonifacio Global City Taguig 1634 Philippines
​Approximately 15m walk to the school click here



Workshop leaders

Madeleine Casson 
Education Director, Charanga

Anna Gower 
Head of Training and Development Musical Futures International 

Ken Owen 
Director Musical Futures International ​

​Fees and registration

Full attendee:  
​Attend both days with all resources provided along with lunch and refreshments for £​325.00

We have a limited number of 1 day registrations available for 17th Jan only. These will be available at £215 per person
Please note that by completing the registration form you consent for your data to be shared with Charanga - you can read their privacy statement here.
Online payments use PayPal to register and pay via your credit card.  You will be billed £​325.00  for full registration. We have a limited number of 1 day places available, please email us for more information info@musicalfuturesinternational.org.
Offline payments are available.  Musical Futures will provide you or your school with an invoice usually within 48 hours of completing your registration.  

Online payments use PayPal to register and pay via your credit card.  You will be billed £​325.00  for full registration.