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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Arts reach almost all children, DCMS report finds
The latest DCMS Taking Part survey has revealed small increases in cultural engagement by children and young people. Almost all children aged…
Musical stars on why it’s so important for schools to have instruments and teach youngsters to play
I’ve said it before, but it is true: picking up a guitar saved my life and to this day gives me joy…
20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools
Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether by listening to it, singing, or playing an instrument. But despite this almost universal interest, many schools…
Labour launches Arts Alliance
Policy ideas for Labour’s 2015 manifesto and beyond will be the focus of a new initiative, announced at the party conference. An…
Music Mark’s Response to ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Following the 2 part series of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ on Channel 4, Music Mark has written the following response on behalf of our membership….
Music Mark Response to the Government’s Consultations on GCSE and A-Level reforms
Thank you to all Music Mark members who contributed their comments in support of the recent GCSE and A-Level Consultations. Please find…
Young People and the Arts – Music Mark’s Response to the Labour Consultation
Graeme Smith, Trustee of Music Mark and Head of Croydon Music and Arts, has submitted a response to the Labour consultation on…
British music industry added £3.8bn to the UK economy in 2013
According to trade report, the strength of songwriting revenue and tours have seen the sector grow by 9%. The British music industry…
Music Education Could Help Close The Achievement Gap Between Poor And Affluent Students
Closing the achievement gap between low-income and affluent students could be as simple as do-re-mi. In a study out Tuesday from Northwestern University,…
