Claire Cossins Email and Phone Number
As Head of Service for Sutton Music Trust, I am responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the Sutton Music Hub, a network of partner organisations that work together to provide a rich and diverse music education offer for the London Borough of Sutton. In my current role, I manage a team of over 80 music tutors and staff, who deliver instrumental and vocal tuition, ensembles, workshops, and events to over 10,000 students across 70 schools and community settings. I oversee our CPD offer to schools, offering support and guidance in planning and delivering an outstanding music curriculum. I also oversee the curriculum design, quality assurance, and professional development of the music service, ensuring that we adhere to the national standards and frameworks for music education. I am also a visiting lecturer at Roehampton University; part of Sutton Music Trust's support with the music modules for the PGCE Primary students.Previous work as Senior Instrument Curriculum Leader for Sutton Music Trust included:- WCET organisation and delivery- Early Years Music strategic growth and delivery - Peripatetic service oversight and growthI was based in Frankfurt from August 2015 to July 2018. In January 2016 I started Tiny Trills, an English-speaking music workshop for parents and babies/crawlers in the city.Previous work includes:Woodwind tutor for Frankfurt International School.Private instrumental, music theory and language tutor.Music Enrichment Teacher at Carl Schurz School, Frankfurt.Music Provider for Le Jardin Multilinguale Kindergarten, Frankfurt.As a musician I am passionate about performance, with several years of performances behind me. At the start of 2011 I qualified as an instrumental teacher, having gained my ABRSM Diploma in Principles of Instrumental Teaching. In 2014 I achieved my PG Diploma in Performing Arts Workshop Leading with Artis.
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Head Of Music ServiceSutton Music Trust Oct 2024 - Present
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Acting Head Of Music ServiceSutton Music Trust Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
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Senior Instrumental Curriculum Leader, Sutton Music TrustCognus Limited Aug 2019 - Mar 2024London, England, United KingdomResponsible for organising (and delivering) Whole Class Ensemble Teaching programmes in primary schools across Sutton. I have been responsible for the strategic growth our peripatetic service since it began in September 2019, working with primary, secondary and special schools.As part of our inclusion programme I deliver an inclusive ensemble project at a Sutton special school with Open Orchestras. I am also working to grow our provision across Early Years settings, which will allow more children across Sutton to make and experience a form of music that matters to them. I am a guest lecturer at Roehampton University, supporting the music module on the primary PGCE courses.As part of the wider Cognus community I have been the chair of both the Staff Council and EDI Working Group -
Music TutorCognus Limited May 2019 - Aug 2019London, England, United KingdomMusic Tutor for Sutton Music Trust, delivering Whole Class Ensemble Teaching.
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Founder & Workshop LeaderTiny Trills Feb 2019 - May 2020LondonTiny Trills is a parent and baby music group based in South West London.www.tinytrills.com
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Saxophone & ClarinetDown For The Count 2005 - 2020United KingdomDown for the Count are a London-based Jazz, Swing, Rat Pack, Soul and Motown band. Formed by a group of nine friends in 2005, the band has gone on to perform at countless wedding receptions, corporate events and parties throughout the UK and abroad, and is now considered to be one of the finest function bands in the country.
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Freelance MusicianSelf-Employed Feb 2011 - Aug 2019A performing and teaching musician based in London, having previously worked in Germany for three years. Specialising in music workshops for babies, toddlers and primary school-aged children.
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Workshop Leader And FounderTiny Trills Dec 2015 - Jun 2018Frankfurt Am Main Area, GermanyTiny Trills is an English-speaking music workshop for parents and their tiny ones in Frankfurt. Come to a weekly session with the founder Claire, an experienced professional workshop leader and musician from London. You and your child will enjoy a warm and social environment with other expats, as well as locals.Aimed at babies, crawlers and toddlers, these classes are designed to support your child’s development using musical instruments, singing, traditional nursery rhymes and specifically composed songs. Studies have shown that live music and musical training can benefit children before they can walk or talk. Singing to your child prepares their ears, voice and brain for language. Dancing and moving with them teaches balance and coordination. www.tinytrills.com
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Woodwind TutorFrankfurt International School Sep 2015 - Jun 2018Wiesbaden Area, GermanyWoodwind tutor for grade 6 - 8 music electives. -
Performing Arts Specialist, Mentor And Impact MentorArtis Education Sep 2012 - Jul 2015LondonWith Artis Education I was a Performing Arts Specialist and a Mentor. As a mentor I supported and advised colleagues throughout the academic year to encourage reflective practice and personal development. As an Impact mentor with Artis I worked alongside primary school teachers to devise and deliver lessons that broadened the appeal of core subjects through the performing arts. I also achieved the Post Graduate Diploma in Performing Arts Leadership with the company to develop and refine my teaching and performing art skills. -
Activity LeaderAction For Children Jul 2008 - Jul 2011Leading activity days in school holidays for 5 to 19 year olds with special needs and challenging behaviour; this also involved their families on occasions. I also worked in the AFC offices in an administrative capacity where I planned and organized activity days, completed risk assessments and supported the Project Coordinator. I also performed several general administrative tasks, including database work, answering phones and helping with finances and budgeting. -
Intern & AdministratorElectric Voice Theatre Jan 2010 - Dec 2010Performing Arts Internship with Electric Voice Theatre. Production management (and performing) for The Clothesburger Opera at the South Bank CentreSound engineering, music administration, score editing, updating databases, selling concerts and workshop leading. Project managing a successful music workshop project for composer,
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Performing Arts InternshipElectric Voice Theatre Jan 2010 - Jul 2010Projects included production management and performing for a children's opera at the South Bank Centre. I also did music administration, score editing, sound engineering, updating databases, selling concerts, and workshop leading with primary school children.
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Editorial AssistantWinwood Music Publishers Jul 2009 - Jan 2010Photocopying, printing, producing music scores, data entry and creating documents and spreadsheets and generally helping streamline the business.
Claire Cossins Education Details
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Pgdip Performing Arts Leadership -
Aylesbury High SchoolA Levels: Music, History And Communication Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Claire Cossins
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Claire Cossins works for Sutton Music Trust
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Claire Cossins's current role is Head of Music Service at Sutton Music Trust.
What schools did Claire Cossins attend?
Claire Cossins attended Royal Northern College Of Music, Abrsm, Royal Holloway, University Of London, Aylesbury High School.
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