Sound Connections

Sound Connections exists to facilitate change. We work across the music community to achieve inclusion, equity and social justice with young people. Our vision is that all children and young people age 0-25 can access high quality music and progression routes. In response to our research, ongoing projects, partnerships and identified need in London over the last 15 years, we focus our time, energies and resources on three areas. These are: Children and young people - via consultation and needs analysis, co-producing projects and activities The music education workforce - through training, professional development and networks The music education sector - through organisational development, strategy, research and advocacy Underpinning these three areas are a series of cross-cutting priorities, identified as aspects of music education in need of development in order to achieve meaningful inclusion. These are adjusted based upon changing needs but currently include: Early years music-making; supporting young people in challenging circumstances; youth voice and participation; impact measurement; needs analysis and 'cold spots'; progression; quality; diversity, equality and social justice.