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Emerging Leaders

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Emerging Leaders is a 1-year programme. It’s is designed for Learning Disabled people aged 14+. It is for people who are interested in developing and learning new skills, as well as making friends through music!

Watch this video to find out a bit more about the programme from last year’s cohort of Emerging Leaders:

What do Emerging Leaders do?

Emerging Leaders meet for weekly online sessions in small groups, where we play games, develop skills and make new friends. We also have an in-person get together roughly once every term.

Over the course of the year, Emerging Leaders work together to complete the Bronze Arts Award (or another suitable qualification).

More Information & Frequently Asked Questions

How to join

If you (or somebody you support) would like to find out more or are interested in joining, please contact us on emergingleaders@soundabout.org.uk or call / WhatsApp Rebecca, Community Support Lead, on 07737 051135. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join?

Learning Disabled people aged 14 years old or older.

What activities would we do?

This can change as we decide on activities are based around the people in the groups! Some examples are: making a radio show, musical games, learning to teach songs, making music videos & making sound-maker tracks.

Do I need to pay?

No! Emerging Leaders is fully funded and there is no cost for participants.

Do I need any specific skills?

No! Emerging Leaders is a chance to learn and develop new skills. It is open to anyone interested in learning choir leadership and other skills. We will all be learning from each other!

When will we meet?

You will meet in small groups from September 22nd. Sessions will happen every week on Zoom, 
during term-time. We will meet at 4.30pm or 5pm depending on your availability. The zoom sessions are 1 hour long.

Will we meet in person?

Weekly sessions will be on Zoom, but there will be 2-3 in person meet-ups a year. The locations of these will be decided once we know the group but are likely to be in the Midlands this year.

What happens at the end?

There will be a graduation ceremony for all our Emerging leaders in January 2026. After this, you will have ongoing opportunities to get work experience with Soundabout and volunteer opportunities. This includes choir work, helping at Soundabout events and recording tracks.

Do I get accreditation for Emerging Leaders?

There is the option for anyone 25 years old and under to take part in Arts Award with the Emerging leaders Programme. Anyone that does not do Arts Award will still graduate as an Emerging Leader with a certificate.

What if I am not sure if I want to be an Emerging Leader?

Get in touch with Rebecca to let her know. You can have a chat and you can try a "taster session".

Is there an opportunity to meet current Emerging Leaders!

Yes! Come and ask questions to our Graduate Emerging Leaders at the Q&A session on 1 September st at 4.30pm on Zoom!

To get the zoom link register on the form: Register your interest.

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