Teaching Notes - MTA podcast - Ep.13 - Mark Aitchison, Austen Smart, Jim Trott, Lizzie Burrowes, Alison Balsom

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In Episode no.13, Head of Music Mark Aitchison tells Patrick how he’s managed to turn round two struggling music departments, and explains his different approach to Key Stage 3 learning; plus Austen Smart from Future DJs gives some insider information as to the services they provide to schools.

Plus, Patrick finds out about a charity that transforms lives through music, Brass for Africa, talking to superstar trumpeter Alison Balsom, charity founder Jim Trott and Director of Music Education Lizzie Burrowes about their work in Uganda, and the life-changing opportunities they can provide for students in UK schools.

Presented and produced by Patrick Johns

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