A great leader is liked by many different people with all sorts of varying personalities. SFE said goodbye to Stuart Birnie yesterday who had the respect of many. He had listened to and helped so many in the Charity. Wishing him a successful time at Brent Music Service. X

The University of Roehampton have published a fantastic article about our new takenote.org.uk resources and the event held on campus to launch them on the 22nd. Take Note offers 100 ways in which music can be used to benefit those living with dementia. #ageing #dementia

We are so proud of our founder Adam Ockelford for his recent Honorary Fellowship from Trinity College London. The award recognises Adam's work to ensure that everyone, regardless of their needs, can have their musical development recognised. Congratulations Adam! #soundsofintent

Last Friday, the wider Sounds of Intent team came together for an exciting meeting focusing on the amazing progress made in 2024 and the brilliant plans in the works for 2025. We are so excited about the positive momentum generated by this inspiring group of people. 😍🎵😍

We're excited for the return of the Together for Music festival as an annual event. This is a great opportunity for learners with additional needs to hear and be inspired by role models in the inclusive musical community. Some of our Sounds of Intent musicians will be performing.

youtu.be/-KM-x-J4OxE Two of the Sounds of Intent team - our founder, Prof. Adam Ockelford, and Sarah McCarthy, Director of Development have co-authored a fascinating paper on how music and maths are connected in the way children understand patterns. #childhood #education

The SoI framework organises musical skills into six levels. The skills associated with the highest level can be found in everybody as a listener. This is why we say that there are no such things as ‘musical people’ and ‘non musical people’. We are all musical. #facts #music

Really excited to be at the BMEH conference today hearing about the incredible Creative Space Brays School, from the brilliant Sarah Share on cross curricular work and Music Development plans Leicestershire Music and talking about Trinity College London and Sounds of Intent ACMD 🎶 Services For Education

SOI is taking on the world! Our founder, Adam, and Derek Paravicini in Monte Carlo where they were invited to present at the Forbes Travel Guide Summit 2025 with Myndstream who are doing important work creating immersive musical experiences to promote wellbeing.

🎶 Spring #Concerts 2025 – Have you booked yet? 💐 Tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Spring Concerts 🙌 📍 The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, B4 7XR ⌛ 22nd – 23rd March 2025 Book now while tickets last 👉 buff.ly/3EJXRpi

Really looking forward to this, audience and workshop spaces still available! 👇🏻

Book now while tickets are still available! 🎶👇🏻

Are you a parent, carer, musician, teacher or therapist looking to learn more about Sounds of Intent? This is a great opportunity to get some in-person support via an interactive session! Tuesday 18th March at 7pm. Use this link tinyurl.com/YAMSEN to book a place.

Really excited for this on Friday! Music for Youth Trinity College London Sounds of Intent Services For Education Victoria School itv.com/watch/news/chi… via ITVX

We're thrilled to share that two Birmingham Schools, including a group taught by SFE's Amy Swallow, will be taking part in Music For Youth's 'Together for Music' festival, in association with Sounds of Intent and Trinity, on Friday 🌟👉 buff.ly/zrOSSlu

Two Birmingham Schools, including a group taught by SFE's Amy Swallow, will be taking part in Music For Youth's 'Together for Music' festival today, in association with Sounds of Intent and Trinity 🌟 Catch Amy on BBC Radio WM at 12:10 this afternoon 👉 buff.ly/0Th49iU

What an incredible day! Thank you Music for Youth Trinity College London Sounds of Intent Hamilton School Victoria School Kris Halpin Solihull Music National Open Youth Orchestra such amazing performances, passion and musicality on stage and such a buzz in the building B:Music, responsible for Symphony Hall & Town Hall #Togetherformusic Services For Education

An incredible day The OHMI Trust such a powerful mix of speakers, musicians, parents, educators, ambassadors, instrument creators, academics, people doing amazing work in the field of music and disability. An honour to be there and so much to take away - thank you!

Check out these new resources by Tuning Into ASD and Sounds of Intent - tuninginautism.com - They are music resources specifically designed for children with ASD. The resources take the form of cards, animations, and songs all supporting musical activities and engagement.

Still buzzing from last week's #TogetherForMusic, hosted at B:Music! 🎶💙 A special thank you to Trinity College London Music and Drama and Sounds of Intent for supporting this event and making it all possible! 🙌 Check out this fab ITV News feature! itv.com/watch/news/chi…