If you have any questions about É«ÂþÌìÌà Sparks, the work we do or if you would like to know how we can help you, please feel free to get in touch with our team.
If you're not sure who to contact, you can email sparks@rcm.ac.uk and our friendly team will be happy to assist you.
Miranda Francis is the Head of Junior Programmes and BMus Area Leader in Aural Training at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ. She studied Double Bass & Organ at the Royal Academy of Music. A passionate advocate for music education, Miranda has led music departments in both state and independent schools, and was formerly Head of Academic Music at the Purcell School, where she founded the Jazz Department. She is an advisor for the London Music Fund and a Trustee of the National Children's Orchestra.
Miranda works Monday to Saturday.
Hayley manages the strategic vision of the É«ÂþÌìÌà Sparks team. A passionate advocate for inclusion, Hayley oversees the widening access agenda for the É«ÂþÌìÌà and the departmental role within the É«ÂþÌìÌà curriculum. Hayley was previously a Head of Music in a state secondary school and also has experience in both primary and early years settings.
Hayley works part-time (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Jamie looks after the É«ÂþÌìÌà Sparks Schools programme and Pipeline projects - working with schools and Heads of Faculty to develop a rich pipeline of young musicians coming through the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ. He studied violin performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, before working as the Inclusion Manager and Upper Strings Tutor at the Berkshire Music trust. Jamie sits on the Board of Trustees at Soundabout, a national charity ensuring disabled children and adults have a voice through experiencing and creating music. Jamie is an advocate for inclusive music-making and continues to teach violin.
Katy Hemingway leads the community programme for É«ÂþÌìÌà Sparks. Katy's passion for inclusive music education began during the foundations of her career at the BBC. Since then, Katy has enjoyed 15 years of coordinating innovative projects for the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ, welcoming local families who may be facing barriers to participating in the arts. Katy is also an instrumental teacher and has experience in whole-class early years and primary school settings.
Katy works part-time (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).