School Training Initiatives

Corporate Music Development were asked to deliver a team performance module to enhance and engage  teachers management styles through our “build a band workshop”

St Josephs school, Aldershot benefited from a session where 16 teachers were brought together in a special battle of the bands - special because 90% of the participants had little or no prior experience in playing an instrument and had never been in a band before! Within 22 minutes one band of 8 had been formed and had learned, rehearsed and performed “Knocking on Heaven’s Door.” 20 minutes later the second band were playing “Twist and Shout!”

Sean Wilkinson team leader for school partnerships explains “The teachers were very apprehensive to begin with but soon warmed to the idea of performing together outside their comfort zone. Often teams that include strong skill sets and  personalities can struggle to function as cohesive unit.

The end focal point of the session allowed immediate peer to peer feedback and helped to open a healthy dialogue on the profiles of the teachers and assess improvements and achievements.

Dave Masters deputy head teacher said “it was great fun and a great change from the usual inset training program. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and discovered much more about each others strengths and styles.”