Join us for Beyond the Stage, a panel discussion exploring the vital role of learning and participation work at grassroots level in shaping a rich and diverse future for classical music, and the pathways needed to build lasting, meaningful change.
We will hear from an expert panel exploring the status of classical music in education institutions, inspiring case studies from organisations who are setting trends throughout the sector, and actionable insights on how we can reimagine access to classical music for the next generation.
From schools, to conservatoires, to professional ensembles, we will explore how orchestras, venues, and educators can create meaningful, long-term partnerships and offer real pathways into the profession for underrepresented communities.
Panel Speakers:
Roger Wilson (Panel Chair)
Black Lives in Music, Director of Operations and Co-Founder
Miranda Francis
Royal College of Music, Head of Junior Programmes
Talia Lash
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Education and Community Director
Daisy Swift
Fairbeats Music, Interim CEO, and Wigmore Hall, ex-Director of Learning and Participation
Martha McBean
Sinfonia Smith Square, Learning and Participation Manager, and freelance music educator