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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Listen, play, learn and have fun at Flute day with Wissam Boustany
John Packer Ltd and Queens College, Taunton are delighted to present a fantastic day of flute playing and learning with flautists Wissam…
Darren Henley: first public speech
Thank you for welcoming me to Hull. This is my first major speech as chief executive of Arts Council England. I’m delighted…
Music education compared in countries around the world
An article on The Age website (May 2015) points to weaknesses in Australia’s music education system – 63 per cent of schools…
Seven things schools will need to know after the Queen’s Speech – TES
The Queen’s Speech today set out the new government’s initial plans over the forthcoming parliament. The news agenda has been dominated by…
What if every child had access to music education from birth? – Anita Collins, TEDxCanberra
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anita Collins shares how learning music influences…
Mozart hair at Sotheby’s auction up for £10,000
A lock of hair belonging to master composer Mozart is expected to fetch £10,000 when it goes up for auction. Sotheby’s has…
Polly Toynbee “A tip for the next Labour leader – get yourself an interest outside politics”
What a strange time. As chair of the Brighton festival that opened on 2 May and runs until next Sunday, I have…
Why underperforming towns and cities should look to arts & culture
A strong cultural offer can attract “bright young businesses” to underperforming towns and cities helping to maximise growth potential, according to a…
Gloucestershire Music’s short film on Whole Class Ensemble Tuition
Make Music Gloucestershire has put together a short film about Whole Class Ensemble Tuition in their local primary schools. Watch it below. https://youtu.be/QNusiFlktVM
