OHMI Teaching ResearchFindings from independent evaluation of OHMI's work in education settings
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OHMI Music-Makers Whole Class Research
(formerly the IAMM programme)
In 2024, Birmingham City University was commissioned by OHMI to evaluate the OHMI Music-Makers Whole Class programme and explore the lived experiences of the programme participants as well as the effectiveness of the overall programme of support with regards to improving parity of access to music-making in WCET classes.
The research, led by Dr Emma Nenadic and Dr Nikki Booth identifed four key findings:
The research, led by Dr Emma Nenadic and Dr Nikki Booth identifed four key findings:
1. 94% of participating schools identified pupils who may experience barriers to learning a musical instrument.
2. Music-Makers enabled parity of access within WCET and positively impacted children’s musical participation. 3. OHMI are committed to improving communication with schools. 4. Music-Makers is beginning to embed in established partner schools. |
Full reports from 2022 - 2024 set out further details of these findings offers recommendations for both policy and practice.
OHMI Music-Makers Individual Research
(formerly the OHMI Teaching Pilot)
In 2017, Birmingham City University was commissioned by OHMI to report on the Teaching Pilot and explore the process and factors relating to teaching of the instruments.
The research, led by Professor Martin Fautley and Dr Victoria Kinsella, examined three elements:
The research, led by Professor Martin Fautley and Dr Victoria Kinsella, examined three elements:
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The OHMI Trust is a registered charity (Registered in England and Wales Charity No. 1143623, Scotland Charity No. SC052047).
Registered office: 29 Woodbourne Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8BY