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  Alice Poppleton

Alice Poppleton
​Violin 
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​ VIOLIN | HISTORICAL VIOLIN & VIOLA | CREATIVE WORKSHOP LEADER | TEACHER 

Thinking Music           
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Thinking Music is an initiative which builds sustainable music ecosystems that enriches the lives of children, especially in rural areas where access to musical opportunities is limited, connecting primary and higher education institutions to work together through music.
Who we are
We bring together the vibrant pre-existing communities of a university and a school to form a new relationship where all parties learn and grow together. Stepping out of our comfort zones and trying something new together is incredibly powerful, formative and effective. 
Our current ecosystem involves Wiltshire-based primary schools, The University of Bristol, Alice Poppleton (Director) and Frances Leith (Producer).

​Our Goals
Schools

To provide primary school children in rural areas with access to live music-making and performance
To support and encourage teachers to engage with music as a learning tool to deliver the core curriculum creatively
To introduce school children to university students, giving them an insight into their potential academic and creative futures

University
To provide the university students with vocational skills and work experience of taking part in a grass roots initiative
To bring community music into the academic programme and illuminate the diverse nature of the music industry 
To foster a lasting connection with and investment in community music and its value for those wishing to pursue careers in related or unrelated industries
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Our Results

100% of the children said:
  • they enjoyed the project and wanted to do more!
  •  met new instruments!
  •  felt inspired to continue engaging with music
100% of school teachers said:
  •  they felt more confident and inspired to lead music making in their classroom
  • they would be interested in covering more of the core curriculum in this way
  •  it helped their students with topic recall
 100% of university students said:
  • they would recommend the project to a fellow student
  • they gained confidence working with children
  •  they gained vocational experience and skills preparing them for future careers

The Timeline
Autumn
Community music lecture series for university students 

CPD for school teachers 
Spring
In person and online school visits working creatively to explore a topic from the core curriculum through music

Summer 
School trip to the explore the university and celebration sharing of the music created 





                                                                     alicepoppleton@gmail.com                              07840710862
School children said

You guys inspire me to go to university!

I am more confident and have more faith in myself.

We like music more now!

The songs we made got stuck in my head for days!


Teachers said

I feel more confident in leading certain aspects of music such as composition.

I feel more confident in the ability of the children in my class.


4th Year university student said 

I would strongly recommend to any musician/music student to become involved with the project as there are so many things to be gained from it. It enhances your teaching and leadership skills, it pushes your creativity and also your ability to work in a team. Furthermore, it’s so rewarding to see the positive impact that you have on the children, and to work amongst positive, supportive and uplifting people.

Professor Sarah Hibberd (Stanley Hugh Badock Chair of Music) said

What a wonderful project it has been, even in the teeth of a pandemic! I know it is about providing opportunities for the school children, but the impact on our students has been just as impressive. It really has been a privilege for us to be part of this, to be involved in opening up the world of music to young children and thinking about their (musical) futures. This gives us all hope, and the chance to get involved at the earliest stages of a child's musical life.

Get in touch 
We would love to connect with you. To get in touch please contact alicepoppleton@gmail.com

Support Us
Thinking Music is a not-for-profit organisation. Get in touch to find out how you can support us financially.  ​
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