Sounds of Intent is a model of musical development that sets out how we all engage with music, from children in the early years to older people with dementia, from those with profound learning difficulties who are still learning to process sound, to others who are regarded as advanced musicians in their culture. Sounds of Intent is not specific to a particular style or genre of music; it is meant for music teachers, therapists, community musicians, carers, relatives and friends wherever they are, to help them:
We're delighted to announce that our first ever annual conference is going to be held this year on June 9th at the University of Roehampton in London, 10:30-3:30pm. A combination of presentations, panels and performances:…
So wonderful to have attended an inspiring conference in Slovenia about autism-inclusive music education. @glasbeni_center_doremi is at the forefront of widening music education to include those with additional needs in Slovenia, having worked closely with…
Having experienced first hand this school's commitment and understanding of the crucial importance of music to the pupils, we couldn't be prouder to announce that the brilliant Children's Trust School in Tadworth is the recipient…
Help us to understand how music is working in schools and shape our future activities! Have you got 10 minutes to complete this questionnaire? https://tinyurl.com/soimusicimpactsurvey This is a unique opportunity to not only make Sounds…
You might remember that at Sounds of Intent we are working on a device which can turn movements into music. The aim of this device, the MUGO, is to make instrumental music-making more accessible to…
Some very exciting news! Six Cinnamon care homes were the first in the country to receive our new Take Note Music in Care bronze awards, recognising their work using music to support people living with…
Check out these free live online concerts, starting this week! They are designed for anyone supporting someone living with dementia and will feature a 30 minute concert and a 30 minute workshop hosted by musician…