Business Training at Snape
'Creative Training', 'Personal Development', 'Soft Skills' and 'Arts-based Training' are key concepts in the business world these days, as companies large and small strive to develop the potential of their staff in ever more imaginative ways. Enlightened companies are seeking more inclusive and creative models for staff development.
Against this background, Aldeburgh Music has generated its own initiative, Business Training at Snape, a bespoke music-based corporate professional training day, led by musicians specially trained as facilitators for business groups.
PRACTICAL PARTICIPATION
A typical Business Training at Snape day consists of the following: participants begin with a tour of the Concert Hall and its environs, with some background on its history. They then enter the Hall, listen to a brief performance by the professional players, before 'crossing the footlights' to become practical participants in creating and performing their own music, using a range of percussion instruments.
DEVELOPING SKILLS
The exercise builds essential skills in teamwork, listening, communication, confidence and creativity. Facilitated discussions throughout the day, led by the musicians themselves, are a key element in enhancing the learning experience and relating it to the workplace. The afternoon concludes with a performance on the Concert Hall platform, with appropriate lighting, of the work created.
REALISING CREATIVITY
Just as Snape is a place of energy and inspiration for music and the arts, it offers a similarly vital impulse for people from all walks of life. As one participant put it, 'from banking to Beethoven': even if the results aren't always Ludwig van B, a great deal is learnt about releasing personal creativity in the workplace!
'It was brilliant … Very professional … far more effective than normal training.'
If you would like more information about Aldeburgh's business training opportunities, please contact Ciara Scallon, Corporate Development Manager on 01728 687144 or email cscallon@aldeburgh.co.uk.
SUPPORTING ALDEBURGH MUSIC
'The Leverhulme Trust is proud of its association with Aldeburgh Music. Aldeburgh’s aims fit well with those of the Trust, which are to support excellence and potential throughout the academic community, including the fine and performing arts. We wish Aldeburgh Music and its extremely talented young artists every success for the future.'
Dr Anne Dean (former Assistant Director, The Leverhulme Trust)
'We are delighted with the long-term relationship which we have developed with Aldeburgh Music. The sponsorship of chosen concerts at this world-renowned arts centre has allowed Prettys to combine business and culture, creating the ultimate platform through which to strengthen our brand and further relationships with current and prospective clients.'
Paul Dickie, CEO, Prettys