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Count Me In!

An inclusive approach to group music making

Count Me In! is a fully inclusive approach to making music with groups of children and young people, whatever their abilities and needs. Supported by a book of 12 songs and online resources, it enables everyone to join in and experience the joy of being in a musical ensemble.  

Since piloting the project in 2022, Live Music Now musicians have introduced Count Me In! to over 20 special schools throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.  With each project culminating in a performance by pupils, feedback from teachers indicates that the approach has been particularly effective in developing musical confidence with young people motivated to learn and share new musical skills. Read testimonials from teachers here.

We are also working with a PhD researcher from the University of Roehampton to find out how the approach can support children with complex needs to create their own music. 

Contact us to find out about bringing Count Me In! to your school.
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Introduction to Count Me In
Watch this 15-minute video to understand how Count Me In links to the Sounds of Intent framework and how it looks in practice.
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Sounds of Intent
Count Me In! is based on the Sounds of Intent framework which identifies six potential levels of engagement with music.
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Research
Ellen O’Brien’s research focuses on musical creativity in special schools, looking at how learning Disabled young people express their creative ideas.
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Accreditation for pupils
Live Music Now offers Trinity College of Music’s Awards and Certificates in Musical Development through Count Me In! projects in schools.
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Reflections and Responses
Read testimonials from teachers about how Count Me In! contributes to increased engagement in the classroom, builds self-esteem, develops communication skills and fosters community through music.
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"The pupils showed amazing progress over the weeks including increased confidence, engagement, communication, and attention."
Teacher
"Pupils have developed in every aspect. They're excited for the sessions, attentive for longer periods, shared resources, learnt new skills and improved communication as well."
Teacher
"I think I will continue with a similar project myself in school, inspired by this project."
Teacher
"By the end of the sessions the students felt confident to perform their own musical pieces to the whole school and stand up to introduce each piece of music."
Teacher

For more information on Count Me In! contact [email protected] 

Children, young people & SEN
Wellbeing & Older People
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