The Big Gig - Bangkok
The Big Gig 2023 is a two-day festival/conference that brings together a global community of teachers to shape the future of music education.
Join us as we play, sing, compose, arrange, produce, scratch, rap and improvise our way through two days of interactive workshops.
Join us as we play, sing, compose, arrange, produce, scratch, rap and improvise our way through two days of interactive workshops.
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When and where
Friday March 24 and Saturday March 25, 2023 St Andrews International School Bangkok High School Campus1020 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand 9.00am to 5pm (Friday) 9.00a to 4pm (Saturday) Conference programme (provisional) 
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About the Big Gig...and why you should attend!
The Big Gig is built on practical workshop sessions utilising our flexible online resources. The Big Gig aims to support both primary and secondary teachers through curriculum planning and delivery. Session content includes:
The Big Gig is built on practical workshop sessions utilising our flexible online resources. The Big Gig aims to support both primary and secondary teachers through curriculum planning and delivery. Session content includes:
- Ideas to prepare your students for the challenges of iGCSE Music and beyond
- Explore current trends in Music Technology & production, such as sequencing, synthesis, sampling and using electronic devices as instruments that will directly assist in both the IB Music and A Level Music & Music Technology Courses
- Scaffolded warm -ups, games and Ideas to engage students of all ages with singing
- World premiere of the all-new whole of class approach (building and extending from the current Just Play resource). This new approach builds a whole class band using fantastic interactive and comprehensive online resources that are suitable for all age groups
- Gather ideas for developing a contemporary and progressive curriculum that engages learners and prepares students to become 21st Century Musicians
- Get creative with music technology. Explore techniques for sampling, mixing and experience approaches to rap and hip hop with our very own DJ Sizzle
- Improve student (and teacher) confidence with improvising, soloing and composing through our tried and tested approaches to classroom workshopping
- Take away a huge collection of brand new online resources to support fun, engaging and creative music making in your school - no extra charge or subscription necessary, these are yours to keep
- Meet, socialise and network with teachers from around the world through making music together and enjoying the great city of Bangkok
Sessions
The program includes dedicated sessions for both primary and secondary teachers plus some shared activities
Workshop sessions include:
NEW MF Junior - early years introduction to music
NEW Play Now - an approach and resources that will support secondary aged learners gain their musical independence
NEW Express Yourself - rap and hip hop program and resources for the classroom
Hear, Listen, Play Create - aural learning
More than the bouncing ball - using Musical Futures play alongs for better student outcomes
Student choice - informal learning and your curriculum
Music tech workshops - these include a remix challenge, 'Making Tracks' focusing on composing, improvising and songwriting using Soundtrap, Ableton and Garage Band
Singing - from warms ups to songs. Sessions for both primary and secondary teachers
Each workshop is led by a leading music educator. More information on our presenters soon.
The program includes dedicated sessions for both primary and secondary teachers plus some shared activities
Workshop sessions include:
NEW MF Junior - early years introduction to music
NEW Play Now - an approach and resources that will support secondary aged learners gain their musical independence
NEW Express Yourself - rap and hip hop program and resources for the classroom
Hear, Listen, Play Create - aural learning
More than the bouncing ball - using Musical Futures play alongs for better student outcomes
Student choice - informal learning and your curriculum
Music tech workshops - these include a remix challenge, 'Making Tracks' focusing on composing, improvising and songwriting using Soundtrap, Ableton and Garage Band
Singing - from warms ups to songs. Sessions for both primary and secondary teachers
Each workshop is led by a leading music educator. More information on our presenters soon.
Resources
Attendees will take away a suite of over 50 resources that they can use in their classrooms. These resources include new units like Express Yourself, MF Junior and Play Now plus our new whole class approach and more.
These new resources means there are Musical Futures classroom resources available for teachers from K-10.
Attendees will take away a suite of over 50 resources that they can use in their classrooms. These resources include new units like Express Yourself, MF Junior and Play Now plus our new whole class approach and more.
These new resources means there are Musical Futures classroom resources available for teachers from K-10.
Networking and social
Of course there will be some social and networking time with drinks on Friday and a dinner on Saturday. More details to be added closer to the conference.
We are also planning some school visits for Thursday March 23rd. This way you can see some Musical Futures classes in action. More details soon.
Of course there will be some social and networking time with drinks on Friday and a dinner on Saturday. More details to be added closer to the conference.
We are also planning some school visits for Thursday March 23rd. This way you can see some Musical Futures classes in action. More details soon.
Accommodation
We are recommending the following hotel for teachers that are coming into Bangkok and joining the BIG GIG.
Jasmine Resort Hotel
1511 Sukhumvit 67-69, Phrakhanong -Nuewattana, Bangkok
The hotel is conveniently located to St Andrews and offers a range of single or shared accommodation options.
WEB: https://www.jasmineresortbangkok.com/
EMAIL: RSVN_JASMINERESORT@JASMINECITY.COM
We are recommending the following hotel for teachers that are coming into Bangkok and joining the BIG GIG.
Jasmine Resort Hotel
1511 Sukhumvit 67-69, Phrakhanong -Nuewattana, Bangkok
The hotel is conveniently located to St Andrews and offers a range of single or shared accommodation options.
WEB: https://www.jasmineresortbangkok.com/
EMAIL: RSVN_JASMINERESORT@JASMINECITY.COM
Conference fees
One and two day options are available
Twoday fees £350 per teacher
One day option (either Friday or Saturday) £190 per teacher
Fee includes refreshment, lunches and a suite of over 50 classroom ready resources for you to take away.
One and two day options are available
Twoday fees £350 per teacher
One day option (either Friday or Saturday) £190 per teacher
Fee includes refreshment, lunches and a suite of over 50 classroom ready resources for you to take away.
