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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Anthem, the fund for young people’s music in Wales, appoints its first Chief Executive
Anthem, the fund for young people’s music in Wales, has appointed its first permanent Chief Executive, Rhian Hutchings. Rhian is well known…
ABRSM Performance Grades
ABRSM’s Performance Grades are a new remotely-assessed exam that is all about performance. They are an exciting addition to ABRSM’s trusted pathways…
Early Bird Tickets for the Music Mark Digital Conference are on sale now
I’m delighted to announce that the Music Mark conference 2020 is happening online this year on Friday 20th November. The focus is…
REVERBERATE LAUNCHES – funding available to grassroots youth organisations
REVERBERATE through the ages Re-discover, re-imagine, re-create Are you a grassroots organisation who works with young people aged 11-25? Would you like…
Improvising on a Theme: The story of the Birmingham Music Service New Book by Cormac Loane
This book tells the story of the development of the Birmingham Music Service over the 29 years that I worked for the…
The 10 Things Schools Should Know About Music campaign – Bridget Whyte
“We mustn’t forget or underestimate the impact music has on our children” These words from a parent of a child involved in…
Back to school, back to singing
Sing Up’s Michelle James on specially commissioned guidance from Professor Martin Ashley on singing in schools during COVID-19. Sing Up and Music…
10 Things Schools Should Know About Music: #10 Music Builds Life Skills
“I absolutely cannot stress enough how important music (and the arts) are in schools. It gives the opportunity to create and massively…
10 Things Schools Should Know About Music: #9 Music is for Everybody
“Music is totally inclusive for all our children. I’ve had two children who sang before they spoke and I think that says…
