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Join Our Board!

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Hear My Music is looking for new members for our Board of Trustees to help support people with complex needs express themselves as individuals.

We are particularly seeking expertise in:  

Charity accounts and budgeting;

Strategic financial planning; 

Fundraising

Above all, we want to find people who truly believe in our core values and want to be part of the everyday joy and magic created by the Hear My Music community.

Apply by 15th May 2026.  To apply, send a cover letter and CV to emily@hearmymusic.org.uk

For a full role specification, click here.

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June Newsletter

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June 2025

  • Inaugural Conference at the Social Hub
  • The Little Book of HMM – get your copy
  • Countdown to Spectrum Summer week
  • Thanks to Pippa!

Inaugural HMM Conference at the Social Hub

It was an inspiring start to the month, with our inaugural conference taking place at the Social Hub in Glasgow. Many thanks to all of our presenters- Adam Ockelford, Mary Bell, Beth Black and, Struan Robb; and a massive thanks to our Transitions project musicians Struan, Marcus and Leia, for their brilliant performances.  

We’re very grateful for the support of Creative Scotland, through their YMI CPD and Training Fund, to have enabled us to put on the event.

We’re already plotting conference No.2…..

The Little Book of HMM – get your copy!

 

Following on from our conference, HMM has produced a limited-edition resource, The Little Book of Hear My Music, containing thoughts on embedding equity into music provision, practical tips, activities and reflection for practitioners. 

If you weren’t able to come to the conference and would like a free copy, please contact admin@hearmymusic.org.uk whilst stocks last.

Countdown to Spectrum Summer week

Summer is upon us and our weekly music sessions have wound down for the holidays, however-  the music doesn’t stop quite yet… We’re getting very excited about our Spectrum Summer week, which starts on the 7th of July. 

In addition to our familiar music sessions, there will also be a return of the popular breakout space for all family members to enjoy, as well as refreshments and relaxation space for parents/carers.

Thanks again to Shared Care Scotland, who are supporting the week through their Better Breaks fund.

Thanks to Pippa!

Finally, a massive thanks to HMM practitioner Pippa, who raised a fantastic £548 for HMM at her recent album launch in Glasgow! 

Pippa’s album, Common Thread, is now available to stream and download, and is a truly beautiful album showcasing Pippa’s unique voice. Get it now!

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HMM becomes centre for Trinity College accessible music awards

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We’re delighted to have recently been validated as an assessment centre for the Trinity College’s newly-launched Awards and Certificates in Musical Development (ACMD) – the awards are a groundbreaking new qualification specifically developed to be fully-accessible to people of any age with learning difficulties, autism, or other support needs.The Awards and Certificates enable those with learning difficulties across the whole spectrum of needs to achieve a fully regulated qualification via any music-making context.The ACMD awards are developed in association with Sounds of Intent, an inclusive framework of musical engagement pioneered by HMM patron, Professor Adam Ockelford. The framework is already embedded within HMM’s practice, and we’re very excited to be able to offer our participants the opportunity to have their achievements recognised. ACMD awards are fully accredited qualifications, up to Ofqual Level 3, which leads to the exciting possibility of musicians with support needs being able to obtain music qualifications up to the level required for UCAS points.