{"product_id":"unlocking-musical-skills-through-creative-teaching-kolkata","title":"Unlocking Musical Skills Through Creative Teaching -  Kolkata","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 November 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e6pm-8pm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eJamuna Banquets, 31 Marquis Street, Kolkata, 700016, India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003eFree\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocking Musical Skills Through Creative Teaching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eWhat does success look like for our students? Whether they aspire to perform professionally or simply enjoy music throughout their lives, teachers play a vital role in developing the skills that help learners thrive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eWhether you're a long-time ABRSM teacher or completely new to our community, this is a valuable opportunity to get involved in an interactive workshop which explores how formative teaching strategies and summative assessment can work together to support musical growth. Through practical activities, discussion and real repertoire examples, participants will discover ways to nurture creativity, develop a wide range of musical skills, and help students become confident, independent musicians.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eThe session also introduces ABRSM resources and assessment pathways that can support teaching, learning and progression at every stage. We'll also take a look into our new qualifications such as Creative Musicianship and the new 2027\/28 Piano Syllabus, with a Q\u0026amp;A opportunity at the end. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis workshop is free to attend, please book ahead to secure your spot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your presenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003eJulian McNamara was born in Hull, UK, and received his early musical training there and as a music scholar at Ampleforth College. Three organ scholarships followed: at St Michael’s College, Tenbury, New College, Oxford (where he read Music), and Manchester Cathedral. While at Manchester he undertook post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SoftHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e­\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003egraduate organ studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, winning the prestigious Alice Shawcross Prize for his final recital. He concluded his post-graduate studies at the Geneva Conservatoire, Switzerland, at the same time holding posts as Organist and Choirmaster at the English Church and as Musical Director of the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003eReturning to Manchester, he became Assistant Organist at the Cathedral. In addition to the usual assistant’s duties, he founded the Manchester Cathedral Girls’ Choir and was organ tutor at Chetham’s School of Music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003ePerformance engagements as organist or conductor have taken him throughout western and eastern Europe as well as to South Africa and Russia. He has made several broadcasts on BBC Television and on BBC Radios 2, 3 and 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200638335 BCX0\"\u003eJulian recently retired from full-time teaching, having been Director of Music at St Edward’s School, Oxford, the Oratory School, Woodcote, and Downside School and Abbey, Somerset. He continues to be active as an organist, conductor, composer, and arranger. He has been an ABRSM examiner for more than 25 years, touring throughout the UK and to Malaysia, Hong Kong, mainland China, the Faro Islands and the USA. 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