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HP Foundation Symposium: Higher Education and the Music Industry Pipeline

This Symposium, presented by The HarrisonParrott Foundation in partnership with Liverpool University, focuses on Higher Education and the Music Industry Pipeline: a dynamic mix of presentations, workshops, and performances designed to engage and inspire.

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The event features a series of concise expert presentations punctuated by a collaborative workshop, a musical interlude by University of Liverpool students, and a closing concert. Enjoy the unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, engage in structured discussions, and network during our cocktail hour.

Following this education symposium focusing on early-stage careers in classical music, there will be a networking event, then a concert, Op.1, as a musical representation of making that first leap from student to professional.

Join us for the whole day, or just the evening concert, in an unforgettable celebration of musical excellence, where each note resonates with the potential for a flourishing career in the arts.

Thank you to our media partners, Classical Music Magazine.

Schedule

(Please note this is subject to change, check this webpage nearer the event and pre-event email for final details)

Start 14:00 – Introduction: Dr. Ruth Minton — University of Liverpool 

14:15 — Panel Discussion – The Power of Partnerships 
Dr. Ruth Minton – Lecturer, University of Liverpool 
Dr. Sarah Price – Lecturer, University of Liverpool 
Nicola Hopson – Learning Projects Manager, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic 
Professor Nate Holder — Royal Northern College of Music, International Chair in Music Education 

14:45 - Collaborative Workshop

15:00 — Create — Nurturing Talent: Nicky Goulder — CEO, Create

15:30 — Opera North: Jacqui Cameron — Director of Learning & Engagement 

15:45 - Refreshments & Poster Presentations

16:15 — Graduate Mindsets, Industry Challenges, Diversity & Opportunity: Catherine Arlidge MBE — CBSO and Artistic & Educational Director, National Children’s Orchestra, and Tom Spurgin Creative Director – Learning & Engagement at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

16:30 — Camerata 360°: A Holistic Approach to Musical Development: Max Thomas -Creative Producer, Manchester Camerata & University of Manchester

16:45 —  The Royal College of Music: Creative Careers for a Changing Landscape
Amos Miller – Head of Brass, RCM 
Leila Hooten – RCM Student Union President 

17:00 – Values: 
Manus Carey – Deputy Principal, Royal Northern College of Music
Sophie Iliaifar – Student president RNCM

17:15 – A fairer and more inclusive classical music Sector: Dr. Claire Mera-Nelson – Director Music and London, Arts Council England

17:30 — Closing Remarks, Invitation to Cocktail Hour, Wrap Up & Concert Teaser: Lissy Kelleher-Clarke – HarrisonParrott Foundation

17:45 - Networking & Cocktail Hour 

What is the HarrisonParrott Foundation Music Access Awareness week?

In its third year, Music Access Awareness week (or #musicaccessawareness) is an annual charity campaign run by HarrisonParrott Foundation designed to engage with individuals and organisations involved across the music education sector (including educators, schools, professional musicians, hubs, foundations, trusts, orchestras, agencies and venues) in the United Kingdom to identify barriers to music access and help to solve them.

Our 2024 campaign aims to highlight the problems of Higher Education and the Talent Pipeline to Music Industry but also facilitate partnerships, dialogue, encourage knowledge sharing, and provide project inspiration to allow more young people to gain access to music education. We aim to bring together all aspects of the music ecosystem to look for solutions. The awareness culminates in a symposium on Friday 8 November.

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Please tag @harrisonparrottltd and use #musicaccessawareness so we can share your contribution and reach as many people as possible about this important cause.