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Dr Denise White
FRSA PhD M.Ed B.Ed (Hons.)

Founder of Conductology

𝑫𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒆 is a 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊-𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅-𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 Special Needs and Music Educator Entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to transforming, healing and empowering children with 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠, as well as their families and communities through innovative #𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 practices.

Denise has 𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 and has been recognised 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦, 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦. Some of these awards include 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟑, 𝐷𝐸𝐿 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 2014, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒 and 𝐵𝐵𝐶 𝑈𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑁𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝐼𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 2015 just to name a few.

Denise is also an 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, in addition to being a Member of Inclusion Europe, Society for Research in Music Education, Society for Musicology Ireland and Society for Education and Music therefore, she has an 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡.

With over 𝟐𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬’ 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 in the field of Early Years, Primary, Post-Primary, Special Educational Needs, Further and Higher Education, Denise is also a Researcher, Author, Mentor, and Consultant and has a key focus on 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 where she has been awarded her PhD by Ulster University for her ground-breaking music invention, #Conductology.

Dr Denise's book ‘The Music Doctor’s Music Improvisation Model for Children’ (Bookhub Publishing): A Learning and Skills Accelerator for school and home is being launched in early 2020

Imelda May, Nik Kershaw and Ed Asner have agreed to endorse it

Shaun Healy

Conductor, Musician

Shaun Healy is a Master Conductologist.

He was diagnosed at a young age with an intellectual disability, Global Development Delay, had anxiety and tremors in his hands. Shaun cannot read or write,

Shaun has intensively studied and practiced music along with Dr Denise for approximately 8 years. He has performed music locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

He is an active ambassador for people with intellectual disabilities, music and inclusivity. A recognised speaker he has delivered inspiring talks to politicians, educationalists, researchers, policy makers, change-makers and a wide variety of audiences.

Shaun and Denise received the Northern Ireland people of the year award 2018 for their contribution to the Arts through the Acoustronic ensemble.

Recently, Shaun was a key player in launching the Open Youth Orchestra of Ireland as Chief conducting Conductologist. Shaun’s vision is vast. His mission even greater: to bring Conductology into the lives of every human being who has an intellectual disability. Read how the impact of Conductology, changed his life. Click here.

Rachel Smyth

Educator, Musician

Since a young age, Rachel has always had a passion for music. She holds Grade 6 Piano and Grade 8 Singing.

With her love for Music, Rachel progressed onto University and now holds a Bachelor of Music Degree. She then moved on to complete her PGCE in Primary Education.

Throughout these years, Rachel has worked alongside many children and adults with learning disabilities ranging from mild to complex and has used music as a tool to enhance communication and life skills.

She loves how powerful Music is and how it can transform all lives both inside and out. Her musical motto is “Music is a universal language which can be accessed by anyone and everyone!” 🎶

She is excited for all #Conductology has to bring and can’t wait to hear the stories of how it helps others to access Music in a new innovative and creative way!

Luke McGarrigle

Film Producer, Photographer

Luke is a creative media content creator, who is primarily experienced with photography and filmmaking. During University, Luke studied Film and Moving Image Production but has been practicing his skill set behind cameras since his early teens.

After winning 2 photography competitions in his early career, Luke decided to learn filmmaking as part of his A-level education. He then progressed to University to pursue a more in depth knowledge of his newly gained passion. Whilst in University Luke offered his services as a content creator as a freelance filmmaker and photographer.

In his 2nd year of University education, the films Luke worked on were recognised nationally and internationally. As a Producer and Co-Writer for the short film ‘Fifth Stage’, his film has been nominated for over 5 international film festivals and was officially chosen as the *best student film 2019* for an international film festival held in Tokyo, Japan. On top of this, Fifth stage was also recognised by the Royal Television society by being nominated for 3 awards including Best drama*.

His role in Conductology is to share the work and progression of students through the use of digital media. He looks forward to using his passion and talents to share what Conductology is all about.

Marie Anderson

Musician

Marie has been involved in music-making for many years. She is passionate about music improvisation and expressing her bright and positive personality to a wide range of audiences in various locations.

Marie particularly enjoys playing the LaunchPad and iPad as well as a range of tuned percussion instruments.

In her spare time, Marie enjoys listening to music, dancing, and watching horror films.

John Lynch

Musician

John has been a practising musician for a number of years. He particularly enjoys exploring and performing with a wide range of music technology and has recently displayed great interest in virtual reality.

John enjoys a pint of Guinness at the weekend in Buncrana, County Donegal. He also claims to be Derry City Football Club's BIGGEST fan!

Paul Brown

Musician

Paul has been part of a gamelan ensemble for many years and has enjoyed his role playing the large 'king' gong.
He is passionate about sharing music with others.

For Paul, music opened many doors to inclusion, happiness, opportunity, confidence and hope. When not rehearsing or performing, Paul works in a butcher's shop and also volunteers in a local charity store.

Jonathan

Musician

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Jonathan, or Jay to his friends, is a highly experienced musician. He has a keen interest in contemporary music and enjoys experimenting and creating sound combinations

Jay has performed extensively and has shared his musical journey with many audiences. A keen traveller, Jay has performed in London, Orkney, Portugal and has recently returned from a trip of a lifetime in Las Vegas

Alison

Musician

Loves spending time with family and friends. Enjoys going to get her hair done each week.

Her favourite part of performing is getting to see the world and being proud of what she has achieved through a performance.

When not playing music, Alison likes to cook and look after her little niece

AVA

Musician

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AVA is graduating this year with her Bachelor of Music with honours degree and is looking to do

either a masters in music or her PGCE in the next few years with the ultimate goal of becoming a secondary school music teacher

Grew up surrounded by music from a young age and plays piano and flute

She is an active participant within various community music groups as she loves being involved with people from all different types of backgrounds and forming strong bonds and friendships.

Passionate about helping individuals of all capabilities achieve their full musical potential she agrees that music is now completely accessible for everyone to be involved in and music has the ability to change lives for the better.

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Harry Toye

Operations/Marketing Director

Harry, (Shaun's Uncle) is an entrepreneur with significant business experience and a member of the International Advisory Council of GIEN, (Global Inclusive Education Network.) He is also Events & Communications director (25 years) of an international Christian ministry. Five Fold Ministry Ireland.

Charles Chukwuogor, Barrister

LLM, BL, LLB, MCIArb, Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Barrister and Solicitor.

Charles is our Legal consultant and friend. He is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those with disabilities.

Prof. Frank Lyons MBE

Ulster University

"We are proud to have received years of encouragement from Professor Frank Lyons. His passion and dedication to higher education, music and inclusive creativity has inspired many."

Frank's inspirational story and that of Ulster University is recorded here.

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