About the event:
To fully include everyone in our music activities, we need to understand the barriers that stop people from attending, taking part or progressing. In the Conversation about inclusion series of events, hear about the issues from the perspective of those who directly experience barriers and discuss what we can do to change things from within our own music groups.
What are the things in music environments that discourage or even exclude LGBTQ+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer queer/questioning + other queer identities)? For this informal conversation event, we’ll have two speakers with a wealth of experience in creating safe and encouraging music activities that address this challenge. We’ll talk about the barriers people might experience because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and what solutions and support music groups can offer.
- Dr Kathleen Cronie is a conductor and researcher, currently MD of Loud & Proud, Scotland’s first LGBT+ choir. Kathleen’s research focuses on the role of a choral conductor; her PhD research investigated singers’ expectations of their conductors and developed a model for designing and running rehearsals and concerts which prioritise singers' needs. She also works as the Research Officer for LGBT Youth Scotland and recently led the Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People research.
- Dr Michael Bonshor is a music psychologist with a background as a professional singer, voice teacher and conductor. He is the Course Director for the University of Sheffield’s MA Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing. He has experience of teaching individual transgender singers, and leading voice workshops to help trans people to use their voices in a way which reflects their gender identity.
This event will provide an informal and safe space to discuss challenging issues. We want to encourage you to take part in the discussion, and we welcome your questions and contributions. The conversation will be facilitated by Making Music staff.
We’ll talk about:
- Kathleen and Michael’s experiences of music environments that include LGBTQ+ people
- The barriers to music making experienced by LGBTQ+ people
- The actions we can take in our own music environments
- What actions the music community can take to become truly representative and diverse
There will be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function during the event.
You may also be invited to contribute to the discussion by speaking.
Who this event is for:
All leisure-time music makers with an interest in this topic are welcome to attend, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage in the discussion.
Cost: FREE for members and non-members
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link one hour before the event is due to start.
Places are limited, so reserve yours now.
Please read the event information below before reserving your place.
Event information:
- This event will be mainly discussion-focused
- Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
- Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this
Recording information:
We will not be recording this event, and no other recording will be permitted.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.
Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event. If you have booked a place and Making Music cancels the event, we will offer you a full refund where applicable.
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