St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich
Composing as a core Element of the Primary Music Curriculum
This case study demonstrates a music teacher using a collaborative approach, working alongside the computer-lead to create a dynamic learning environment with the goal of developing students' composition skills.
British School Manila and Regent's International School, Bangkok
The Philippines and Thailand
This case study explores the experiences of Jane Humberstone, a highly skilled music educator, as she transitioned between two international schools in different regions of Asia. It highlights the challenges, opportunities and successes she encountered while implementing MusicFirst’s solutions, and the differences in technology integration and teaching between the schools.
Simon Balle All-through School
Hertfordshire, UK
Engagement, Inclusivity and Impact – A Music Department’s journey with technology
The story of Simon Balle All-through School’s music department showcases how the introduction of technology has transformed the delivery of traditional classroom music within a cutting-edge, thriving hub of creativity, learning, and musical excellence.
Warlingham School & Sixth Form College
Surrey, UK
Context, Challenges, Discovery, Impact
This case study demonstrates how Nick Duff, Head of Music has utilised Focus on Sound Pro to benefit his students and enhance his teaching pratcices.
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St Augustine’s College – Sydney
Sydney, Australia
A Strategic Deployment of Cloud Technology
A case study all about how St Augustine’s College – Sydney have implemented the MusicFirst Classroom in a school that is passionate about rigour and high achievement, creating a culture of learning and respect, with the students at the heart of everything the school does.
Lancashire Music Education Hub
Lancashire, UK
An Innovative Initiative to Support Schools Across Lancashire
Lancashire Music Education Hub (LMEH) brings together a diverse range of organisations to develop musical opportunities for young people. This case study describes the roll-out of Focus on Sound to secondary schools across Lancashire.
Droitwich Spa High School
Worcestershire, UK
In Conversation with Mark Aitchison, Head of Music
Mark describes his experiences in music education over the years and talks about his use of MusicFirst's software at Droitwich Spa High School.
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University of Birmingham School
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Developing a Modernised Learning Environment
Annie Arguropulo-Palmer, Former Subject Leader for Music at University of Birmingham School, began her career at Pimlico Academy as Head of Music following completion of a PGCE at the Institute of Education. Following this she was recruited to lead Music in a brand new school which is where she implemented the MusicFirst Classroom.
The Windsor Boys' School
Windsor, Berkshire, UK
Life in my Music Department at The Windsor Boy's School - James Manwaring
Life in a music department is never dull. Every day is different, and there are always highlights, challenges and surprises. James goes on to explore how music technology has formed part of his daily teaching, and where MusicFirst fits in.
David Ross Education Trust
East Midlands, UK
A Trust-wide Digitial Learning Strategy for Music
This case study describes how The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has rolled out the MusicFirst Classroom over 11 Secondary Schools. This represents 4000 students who are using the software and resources on a daily basis.