Creative Music and Education work CV
From inclusive concerts at the Wigmore Hall (For Crying out Loud and Music For the Moment), with The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and The Canario Ensemble (Live Music Now) to directing Thinking Music, speaking on Radio 3, devising and delivering workshops for BREMF Live and Brecon Baroque Festival, being an associate facilitator for Soundcastle, and using Makaton, Alice loves the rich tapestry of creative projects in her working life.
Click here to see Alice presenting a series of videos for BREMF@home-for-schools.
Alice is the Director of Thinking Music, an initiative which builds sustainable music ecosystems that enriches the lives of children, especially in rural areas where access to musical opportunities are limited, connecting primary and higher education institutions to work together through music. Working predominantly in London, but also in rural communities such as Brecon, Aberdeenshire and Wiltshire, Alice not only sees the benefits of a child being exposed to live music-making and performance, but also the stark contrast in provision between the major cities and rural parts of the UK. Alice, who was born and raised in Wiltshire, is determined to address this with Thinking Music.
Alice recently joined Hold The Drama who create and deliver immersive non-verbal shows using high-quality live music to tell stories that explore issues around mental health. Hold The Drama are preparing for their 21-show ACE funded National Tour of their first show ‘Stripes’ (delayed due to Covid-19) whilst developing their second, created during a residency at Snape Maltings. With Hold the Drama Alice has enjoyed working with Struan Leslie, Victoria Newlyn and Helen Eastman. In addition, Alice is pleased to be Residencies Manager.
Alice had the best time attending her local music service throughout her education and continues to benefit from this experience, from lasting friendships to formative musical experiences. Alice is an enthusiastic advocate for music education. During term-time, Alice teaches violin and viola and coaches chamber music at Wimbledon High School. In the holidays, Alice tutors ensembles and ‘comprov’ (composition and improvisation) at Superstring Club, helps lead Huntly Summer School, and teaches on Music Makers courses.
From 2018-19 Alice had the privilege of being an Open Academy Fellow (RAM) which proved a truly transformative experience, described in this testimonial for the Open Academy Brochure:
‘During my time as an Open Academy Fellow I gained a deeper understanding of both musicianship and humanity. I made music with a multitude of people – in care homes, schools for those with severe learning difficulties, primary schools and hospitals – and one of the most important lessons I learnt was to listen, particularly to those whose voices are often not heard. To be creative we have to make ourselves vulnerable, which can be difficult, but the rewards are indescribable. My experiences have taught me so much about the transformative power of music. Whether you’re 5, 25 or 95, music can break down barriers and forge connections. It’s magical to watch this happen over the course of a session or project, and a privilege to be a part of it.’
A few highlights from this time: (full CV below)
- Spitalfields Music Creative Encounters, a creative residency in Tower Hamlets Care homes (see Alice's reflective blogpost here)
- Wigmore Hall’s Music For The Moment concert series (organising and performing)
- Wigmore Hall’s For Crying Out Loud concert series (organising and performing)
- School projects, including at Rhyl Primary School: introducing year 3 to baroque compositional elements. (support musician, mentor to RAM students, led break-out groups and animateur for the final sharing)
- Spitalfields/Open Academy KS2 School Show Tour, devising and developing the show with Hazel Gould and Jessie Maryon Davies
- Music technology project at St Ann's School with young people with complex profound to severe learning difficulties
- Royal London Hospital School visits
- Academy Tots sessions - introducing children age 2 to 4 to music through play
You might like to see a video which combines different components of my career – violin playing, chamber music, makaton, creative composition and participation work. This video was made to connect with different communities during lockdown.
Click here to see it.
To see Alice's Creative Music and Education CV click here.
alicepoppleton@gmail.com 07840710862
From inclusive concerts at the Wigmore Hall (For Crying out Loud and Music For the Moment), with The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and The Canario Ensemble (Live Music Now) to directing Thinking Music, speaking on Radio 3, devising and delivering workshops for BREMF Live and Brecon Baroque Festival, being an associate facilitator for Soundcastle, and using Makaton, Alice loves the rich tapestry of creative projects in her working life.
Click here to see Alice presenting a series of videos for BREMF@home-for-schools.
Alice is the Director of Thinking Music, an initiative which builds sustainable music ecosystems that enriches the lives of children, especially in rural areas where access to musical opportunities are limited, connecting primary and higher education institutions to work together through music. Working predominantly in London, but also in rural communities such as Brecon, Aberdeenshire and Wiltshire, Alice not only sees the benefits of a child being exposed to live music-making and performance, but also the stark contrast in provision between the major cities and rural parts of the UK. Alice, who was born and raised in Wiltshire, is determined to address this with Thinking Music.
Alice recently joined Hold The Drama who create and deliver immersive non-verbal shows using high-quality live music to tell stories that explore issues around mental health. Hold The Drama are preparing for their 21-show ACE funded National Tour of their first show ‘Stripes’ (delayed due to Covid-19) whilst developing their second, created during a residency at Snape Maltings. With Hold the Drama Alice has enjoyed working with Struan Leslie, Victoria Newlyn and Helen Eastman. In addition, Alice is pleased to be Residencies Manager.
Alice had the best time attending her local music service throughout her education and continues to benefit from this experience, from lasting friendships to formative musical experiences. Alice is an enthusiastic advocate for music education. During term-time, Alice teaches violin and viola and coaches chamber music at Wimbledon High School. In the holidays, Alice tutors ensembles and ‘comprov’ (composition and improvisation) at Superstring Club, helps lead Huntly Summer School, and teaches on Music Makers courses.
From 2018-19 Alice had the privilege of being an Open Academy Fellow (RAM) which proved a truly transformative experience, described in this testimonial for the Open Academy Brochure:
‘During my time as an Open Academy Fellow I gained a deeper understanding of both musicianship and humanity. I made music with a multitude of people – in care homes, schools for those with severe learning difficulties, primary schools and hospitals – and one of the most important lessons I learnt was to listen, particularly to those whose voices are often not heard. To be creative we have to make ourselves vulnerable, which can be difficult, but the rewards are indescribable. My experiences have taught me so much about the transformative power of music. Whether you’re 5, 25 or 95, music can break down barriers and forge connections. It’s magical to watch this happen over the course of a session or project, and a privilege to be a part of it.’
A few highlights from this time: (full CV below)
- Spitalfields Music Creative Encounters, a creative residency in Tower Hamlets Care homes (see Alice's reflective blogpost here)
- Wigmore Hall’s Music For The Moment concert series (organising and performing)
- Wigmore Hall’s For Crying Out Loud concert series (organising and performing)
- School projects, including at Rhyl Primary School: introducing year 3 to baroque compositional elements. (support musician, mentor to RAM students, led break-out groups and animateur for the final sharing)
- Spitalfields/Open Academy KS2 School Show Tour, devising and developing the show with Hazel Gould and Jessie Maryon Davies
- Music technology project at St Ann's School with young people with complex profound to severe learning difficulties
- Royal London Hospital School visits
- Academy Tots sessions - introducing children age 2 to 4 to music through play
You might like to see a video which combines different components of my career – violin playing, chamber music, makaton, creative composition and participation work. This video was made to connect with different communities during lockdown.
Click here to see it.
To see Alice's Creative Music and Education CV click here.
alicepoppleton@gmail.com 07840710862