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SUMMARY:Join Jack’s Music Club – a place to play\, create and connect
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 4:30 – 5:30pm\n\n\n\nTerm Time at Jackdaws Music Education Trust \n\n\n\nAre you a young musician looking for a fun\, social way to make music with others? Jack’s Music Club is open to musicians of any ability who want to play together in groups and ensembles\, try new ideas and build their musical skills week by week. \n\n\n\nSessions are designed to be welcoming\, creative and challenging\, helping young people grow in confidence while enjoying music as a shared experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn from inspiring musicians\n\n\n\nJack’s Music Club runs five sessions each half term\, led by Kate Adams\, Jack’s regular club leader\, alongside a rotating programme of visiting musicians drawn from Jackdaws’ weekend course leaders. \n\n\n\nKate brings a rich background in theatre and music and has worked with Jackdaws Music Education Trust for nearly ten years. Alongside her\, young musicians also get the chance to work with professional performers and guest tutors from Jackdaws’ renowned weekend courses. You can explore the range of visiting musicians and instruments on offer here: \n\n\n\nThis means young people have regular access to world-class musicians\, representing a wide range of instruments and musical styles — an inspiring opportunity to learn\, listen and make music together every Friday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nJack’s Music Club is open to 10–17 year olds and is ideal for: \n\n\n\n\nYoung people who enjoy making music socially\n\n\n\nThose looking to meet others with a shared passion for music\n\n\n\nHome-educated young people wanting regular group music-making\n\n\n\nAnyone who wants a relaxed\, creative way to unwind at the end of the school week\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts Award opportunities\n\n\n\nYoung people attending Jack’s Music Club can also work towards Arts Award qualifications through the club\, supporting creativity\, leadership and personal development alongside music-making. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Arts Award here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in getting involved\, Jack’s Music Club offers a friendly\, inspiring space to make music\, try new things and be part of a musical community. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited — early interest is encouraged.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/join-jacks-music-club-a-place-to-play-create-and-connect/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T153000
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - The Integration of Music Technology within KS3 music
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – The Integration of Music Technology within KS3 music \n\n\n\nWith The Gryphon School  and The Castle School.  \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\nAudience: For KS3 Settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-the-integration-of-music-technology-within-ks3-music/
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DTSTAMP:20260212T140017Z
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - The Power of Collaborations: Getting Started and Key Community Links
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – The Power of Collaborations: Getting Started and Key Community Links \n\n\n\nWith Thomas Hardye School and West Pennard Primary School \n\n\n\nPrice: Free for all settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-the-power-of-collaborations-getting-started-and-key-community-links/
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SUMMARY:Guildhall Young Artists Taunton's Junior Woodwind Group
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Performance \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGYA Taunton’s Junior Woodwind Group and woodwind soloists will present a lunchtime performance for everyone to enjoy during lunch break. \n\n\n\nSaturday 21 March 2026\, 1:20pm – 1:50pm \n\n\n\nPlace: Small Hall at Wellington School \n\n\n\nFree admission\, all welcome. \n\n\n\nTo enquire about this event please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call 07754 217993. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue:  \n\n\n\nSmall Hall at Wellington School \n\n\n\nSouth Street \n\n\n\nWellington \n\n\n\nSomerset \n\n\n\nTA21 8NT
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/guildhall-young-artists-tauntons-junior-woodwind-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T160000
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - Making Connections: Engaging with Industry
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – Making Connections: Engaging with Industry \n\n\n\nWith Strode College and Coastland College. \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\nAudience: For Secondary\, SEND\, PRU and FE Settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-making-connections-engaging-with-industry/
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - Inclusive Musical Approaches
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – Inclusive Musical Approaches \n\n\n\nWith Polden Bower School and Westfield Arts College \n\n\n\nPrice: Free for all settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-inclusive-musical-approaches/
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SUMMARY:Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Celebrates 12th Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:The Happy Garden Band from Guildhall School will present a concert at GYA Taunton’s 12th birthday celebrations. The band will entertain everyone with their nu-jazz style\, blending lush harmonies\, organic grooves\, and improvisation. Young people interested in joining a free workshop or mini-masterclass with the musicians should contact gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk \n\n\n\nThere will be free masterclasses with the musicians at 12.20pm–1.20pm\, 2pm-3pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\nTo book a place in a masterclass on 7 March at GYA Taunton please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call 07754 217993. \n\n\n\nGuildhall Young Artists Taunton Celebrates 12th Birthday! \n\n\n\nFull description \n\n\n\nDate: 7 March 2026 \n\n\n\nStart time: 11:00am \n\n\n\nRunning Time: 4 hours \n\n\n\nPrice: Free  \n\n\n\nVenue: Wellington School Chapel\, South Street\,  \n\n\n\nWellington\, Somerset TA21 8NT
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/guildhall-young-artists-taunton-celebrates-12th-birthday/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T163000
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - Music in the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – Music in the Early Years \n\n\n\nA practical session with lots of ideas to take away and use! With Combe St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School. \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\nAudience: For all KS1 and Early Years Settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-music-in-the-early-years/
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - Musical Ethos and Curriculum Design
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – Musical Ethos and Curriculum Design \n\n\n\nWith The Prince of Wales School and Kingsmead School \n\n\n\nPrice: Free for all settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-musical-ethos-and-curriculum-design/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T154500
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SUMMARY:Tea-Time CPD session - You Get Me!
DESCRIPTION:A brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions\, for Spring term 2\, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal\, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part. \n\n\n\nEach session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear: \n\n\n\n✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to be uplifting\, supportive\, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload. \n\n\n\nWe would love you to join us\, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset\, and take away new approaches that make a real difference. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD session – You Get Me! \n\n\n\nCome & share in the experience of real-life individuals who ‘turned things around’ through the power of music. With Ferndown Middle School \n\n\n\nPrice: Free for all settings \n\n\n\nIf you would like to sign up for any of the sessions\, please click the link below and complete the short form.  A meeting link will be sent to you approximately one week before the session. \n\n\n\nTea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend live\, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/tea-time-cpd-session-you-get-me/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T210000
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SUMMARY:Actiontrack present a special performance by The Dhol Foundation
DESCRIPTION:As the finale to their Global Music Residency\, Actiontrack presents a special performance by The Dhol Foundation.\n\n\n\nThey say that music is the language of the soul\, and nothing could be truer for this group. The Dhol Foundation has earned a reputation as a group of talented musicians and skilful performers coming together to create a truly monstrous show! The Dhol Foundation continues to touch the hearts of fans around the world with their distinct and enjoyable musical style. \n\n\n\nThe Global Music Residency is funded by the Octagon Music Hub.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/another-event/
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