Post-colonial perspectives: Rethinking the music curriculum
Earlier this month, Chineke! Learning & Participation Manager Ishani O’Connor chaired an online panel for Young People in the Arts as part of their Anti-Racism Event Series called Post-Colonial Perspectives: Rethinking the Music Curriculum.
The discussion included contributions from fellow panelists Rachael Adediran, Associate Assistant Principal, Head of Music and Diversity & Inclusion lead at Skinners' Academy, and Nate Holder, musician, author, speaker and music education consultant.
The talk ranged from the importance of the music curriculum as a means of discovering one’s own history and identity in the context of the musical canon, the need to critique and question the existing teaching methods and resources available, and what support can be given to teachers to open up conversations with students about identity and diversification.
Young People in the Arts
Young People in the Arts (YPIA) is a volunteer-run organisation for young professionals at the outset of their careers in the arts industry. YPIA hosts monthly events including talks, debates, workshops and networking primarily across London but increasingly around the UK. YPIA aims to provide young professionals with a platform for development through creating dialogue between senior industry professionals and younger members.
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