I Can See Clearly Now: A vision for music education
A panel discussion and Q&A which explores two key national organisations’ vision for music education. Bridget Whyte, CEO of Music Mark, will be joined by Matt Griffiths, CEO of Youth Music to discuss each organisation’s vision and mission for Music Education, as well as taking questions from delegates.
Speakers
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Matt Griffiths
Youth Music
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Bridget Whyte
Music Mark
Matt Griffiths
Youth Music
Matt is the CEO of Youth Music. Matt was a professional musician and music educator for ten years. This work included leading workshops and projects in prisons, young offender institutions, special schools and mental health settings. Matt saw first-hand the significant personal, social and musical benefits of music-making for people facing challenges in their lives. It has been the focus of his career ever since.
Bridget Whyte
Music Mark
Bridget Whyte became CEO of Music Mark in 2017. She started her career at Arts Council England before going freelance, working with over 50 music & music education organisations. Key clients included Youth Music, the Department for Education (DfE), and she was a Strategic Advisor to the British Council, setting up and managing their World Voice Programme which supported the use of singing as a tool for learning in over 20 countries. As Music Mark’s CEO, Bridget is in demand as a keynote speaker, advocate and advisor at a national and international level. Most recently she supported the Welsh Government on writing its National Plan for Music Education which was published in May 2022, was part of the Department for Education’s English National Plan for Music Education Expert Panel, and has now joined its Hub Monitoring Board.