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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Ed Sheeran launches a new guitar for children’s charity
Ed Sheeran and Martin & Co. are teaming up for the second time to create the Ed Sheeran X Signature guitar. The…
How learning music is instrumental in children’s brain development
The brain is the final frontier of the body. Scientists are performing some exciting research regarding how our brains develop, especially when…
New report explores relationship between arts engagement and health
A new report, published by Arts for Health at Manchester Metropolitan University on Thursday 12 February 2015, reveals that engaging with the…
Renowned conductor brands music service cuts ‘irresponsible’
A Grammy award-winning conductor, who has performed with some of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, has backed a campaign to safeguard the…
Funding for young instrumentalists from Awards for Young Musicians
Awards for Young Musicians have just released details on this year’s funding scheme. If you are aged between five and seventeen you…
Report calls for Ofsted to look for evidence of excellent cultural & creative education in schools
Creativity and the arts are being “squeezed out” of schools, with pupils from low-income families being hardest hit, according to a major…
BBC to demonstrate renewed commitment to prime time Arts programming and partnerships
BBC announces major new partnership to boost creativity and participation. BBC to unveil bigger commitment to arts in prime time, with a…
Why singing in a choir is so good for you
Performing offers many emotional, physical and social benefits, say local choristers Creative self-expression is an innate desire and a reason why performing…
Alternative proposal’s put forward for Rhondda Cynon Taff Music Service
The council’s cabinet members met yesterday to discuss 1,400 responses received about plans to cut music and nursery services. Wales Online ran…
