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The Big Gig - Bangkok March 29th and 30th 2024

​The Big Gig 2024 is a two-day conference for Music Teachers that brings together a global community of music educators to shape the future of music education. 
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Join us as we play, sing, compose, arrange, produce, scratch, rap and improvise our way through two days of interactive workshops.
When and where

Friday March 29th and Saturday March 30th, 2024

St Andrews International School Bangkok
High School Campus1020 Sukhumvit Rd,
Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand

9.00am to 5pm (Friday)   
​9.00am to 4pm (Saturday)
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:
 
  • 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 Pathways through Music Technology for students of all ages
  • 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 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​
  • ​Optional social events 
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.

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

Conference fees

One and two day options are available

Two day fees £330 per teacher
One day option (either Friday or Saturday) £220 per teacher 

Fee includes refreshment, lunches and a suite of classroom ready resources for you to take away.