EDUCATION SESSIONS
Andrew works with many different age groups and abilities.
Early Years
He has worked extensively with this age group – the projects often include specially- written songs, which are then recorded for CD. He also delivers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training for teaching staff.
Andrew is a highly trained and qualified Kodaly specialist.
| "The workshop was perfect for our children. It met their needs and stage of development. They also had great fun! The staff are able to carry forward many of the activities and ideas introduced by Andrew and can develop the learning even further." West Lothian nursery teacher (Music Makers 2012) "I really enjoyed this course. Andrew really helped to overcome your fears about singing and using instruments in class. I feel that I could now add simple instruments into any music making that I may do in class in the future and that it does not have to be complicated." West Lothian primary 2 teacher (Music Makers 2012) |
Education Projects
2019:
Sense Scotland - Positive Destinations2013-19:
Common Wheel - ongoing music project at Gartnavel Royal Hospital2009-19:
Djembe Drumming groups (leader)2010-19:
Hyndland Ensemble – Youth string group (MD & composer)2008-16:
The Gleneagles Show (MD) with Arts in Motion.2012:
"Music Makers" - infant and nursery project, West Lothian2011:
Giant Production – Childrens’ Cabaret (MD) & The Forgotten Island2011:
“Sound & Music” Summer School – MD of massed improvisation-
2007:
Artworks - Painting Music -
2006-12:
West Lothian nursery & primary projects incl CPD -
2006-11:
City Halls, Glasgow – various projects -
2006-8:
North Glasgow Childcare Partnership – mentoring incl training DVD -
2006:
“Yummy In My Tummy” – Nursery song project for East Renfrewshire -
2005:
Room 13 - Composer In Residence -
2005:
Mapalzinme, Youth Music project for Glasgow nursery schools -
2004:
Just Like Me Too, Lottery & GCC project involving nursery & primary schools -
2003-6:
In-Service Sessions for Primary teachers incl Tramway showcase -
2003-11:
Inspirations Festival, mixed ability project involving special needs & primary schools -
2002-3:
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Firebird Project, Sound Town in Dalmellington, Tchaikovsky Project & Toy Symphony - Workshop leader and composer for primary and secondary school creative projects
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2002-3:
RSAMD Beethoven 9 Project - Workshop leader for composition project involving primary, secondary, special schools and University students in Aberdeen
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2000-4:
Scottish Ensemble - Workshop leader for special needs project in Glasgow schools including player training
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2000-2:
Glasgow Jazz Festival - Musician for primary schools dance and jazz workshops
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2001:
Scottish Ballet - Musician for primary schools project
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2000:
Year of The Artist award - Composer and workshop leader for nursery school residency
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1999-2:
Scottish Youth Theatre - Workshop leader from drama and music special needs project
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1999:
PRS Composers In Education award - Composer and workshop leader for nursery school music and dance project
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1996-2000:
Scottish Opera - Workshop lead and musician for various community operas and projects
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1997-2004:
Glasgow City Council - Workshop leader, musician and composer for numerous project including Glasgow Children’s Festival & Showcase -
1998:
North Ayrshire Composition Project - Composer in Education for secondary school schools assisting with Standard and Higher grade portfolios -
1994/1999:
Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Workshop leader for secondary school composition projects in Dumfries and Glasgow
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1995-1999:
Sounds of Progress - Musician and workshop leader for special needs projects