Simon Procter

Musician, music therapist, sociologist, researcher. Leading @ConvergeYork at @YorkStJohn. Associate @nordoffrobbins Trustee @yorkearlymusic

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

Classical music IS often elitist & exclusionary. But this is very different – skilled, sensitive, young musicians bringing a highly engaging & sociable musical genre that’s rarely heard outside expensive concerts to public libraries in normal opening hours. Worth supporting.

[NCEM @yorkearlymusic]

🎄 The Big Give Christmas Challenge is Live 🎶

This #GivingTuesday your donation will help us:
🎻 Support young musicians
📚 Share early music with everyone with @YorkExplore

For seven days very £1 you donate will be doubled until we hit our £4,500 goal! https://t.co/HN7rs232Oq

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

@omniphonik @AHN_Ed_Training @MrsNpshce @_LorraineGeorge @GenerationsWT @LinkGenNI @Linking_Network @MiHCUK @SoundSenseUK If you're not already, I'd suggest talking with @IMMmusicUK: they have lots going on that might be interesting for your project...

[Dr Sandra Collins @SandriCollins]

Academic journals are a lucrative scam – and we’re determined to change that | Arash Abizadeh | The Guardian https://t.co/4tgR83WcSl

[prof pat thomson @ThomsonPat]

Why is #artseducation in schools important? My new open access paper.
Thanks to @MusicEdu4all and @GomersalArt and all the RAPS schools for their inspiration.
https://t.co/xlo0gPnOoy

[Prem Sikka @premnsikka]

A warning for those keen to hand the NHS to corporate vultures.

Profiteering caused substantial increase in patient infections, falls and adverse events.

Private equity controlled hospitals lead to poorer health outcomes, higher costs for society.
https://t.co/OYh6IahrfB

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

@EmmakJackson Unbelievable news. I'm so very sorry to hear it.

[NCEM @yorkearlymusic]

Fabulous news - our wonderful ‘I Can Play with Brass Roots’ project (with ⁦@ShepherdBrass)⁩ has been shortlisted for the 2024 ⁦@BrassBandsEng⁩ Band Project of the Year Award! ⁦@yorkmusichub⁩ ⁦@yorkpress⁩ ⁦⁦@ace_thenorth⁩ https://t.co/Z7dv4Jnw0U

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

@JennyAThatcher This is the story of everyday life in our increasingly struggling public services. Yet I don't hear this being acknowledged, let alone meaningfully addressed, in any election rhetoric. Surely this should be a driving source of national shame, anger, and action?

[Women's Budget Group @WomensBudgetGrp]

"Scrapping the two-child limit is one of the most effective ways of lifting children out of poverty”, WBG's director tells @guardian. "There are voices from across the political spectrum, the churches, anti-poverty organisations, women’s organisations, all making the same point.”

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

@omniphonik @rebeccadenniff @UKHarpists @SoundSenseUK And not only community musicians. Graham was a force for music, for people, and for justice. He demolished walls of self interest wherever he found them. He was a model for us all.

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

Excited for two packed days on breath, music and music therapy at the Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland, and thrilled that a group of @nordoffrobbins Masters students from the UK has come with me. Great opening keynote from @breath_Guy on breathwork RCTs.

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

🗣️ Almost two thirds of people in destitution live with a chronic health condition or disability. Cutting people’s eligibility for benefits won't help.

The PM's speech was an irresponsible war of words on people who already aren’t getting enough support.
https://t.co/P0XprYhXsn.

[Simon Procter @simon_procter]

@Laila_K @nordoffrobbins Looks great Laila: where is this?

[Scarlett Taylor @_scarlett00]

Really devastating news. I was SO incredibly lucky to grow up in Birmingham’s rich cultural scene. The arts opportunities as a child are 100% the reason I’m a musician now. Devastated for friends working in Brum and the future artists that could’ve been.

[Nordoff and Robbins @nordoffrobbins]

"This is extraordinary work for any musician who yearns for their music to make a difference to others."

@simon_procter has written a brilliant article for @MusicTeacherMag about his journey to becoming a music therapist
https://t.co/ZwIyEVj6jf

[RMT @RMTunion]

🚆Trainline profiteering from passengers and ticket office closures
@RMTunion hit out today at @thetrainline for relentless profiteering at the expense of passengers, taxpayers and the ticket office closure programme. 🧵
#SaveTicketOffices
https://t.co/7zC8n12bhF

[Irene Taylor Trust @MusicinPrisons]

📢We're recruiting for a #MusicianInResidence at HMP Springhill

🎸This is an exciting role for a versatile musician who is passionate about supporting others 🎤

Full details ▶️https://t.co/lvQoDUy8SD

[Nordoff and Robbins @nordoffrobbins]

“Intense, special and life changing, with friendships that will last a lifetime” 🎓

Huge congratulations to our incredible Master of Music Therapy graduates from Manchester and Newcastle who graduated today! 👏

[RaymondWilliamsFndtn @LongRevolution]

Less than a week to go until 1 October deadline for applications for £1k @LongRevolution self-organised adult learning grants - don't miss out!