Music Mark News
The latest developments in the music education sector
RPS Awards open on 28th November 2016
The Royal Philharmonic Society Awards open for nominations on Monday, 28th November 2016. RPS wants to receive nominations from all over the UK and…
Award success for Ten Pieces
Congratulations to the BBC Ten Pieces team for winning two awards – a Children’s BAFTA and an RTS North West Award. Read…
Music and football share the stage
Communities in the West End of Newcastle starred in their own life stories alongside Royal Northern Sinfonia at St James’ Park. ‘We,…
Autumn Statement summary
Yesterday’s Autumn Statement included a few announcements relevant to the world of music education, including: the Royal Society of Arts has been…
Creative Industries Federation responds to the Autumn Statement
John Kampfner, chief executive of the Creative Industries Federation, said: “We recognise that this is a sober and cautious Autumn Statement from…
NFER Evaluation of In Harmony
Arts Council England commissioned NFER to undertake a national evaluation of In Harmony from 2012/13 to 2014/15. In Harmony aims to inspire…
Thousands of children to benefit from music and arts investment
The government has announced more than £300 million to help young people from every background enjoy the benefits of music and the…
Drums for Schools launches new SEN Music Range
SEN resources needn’t be costly or technically difficult. Our SEN range is suitable for all ages and abilities and designed to get everyone actively engaged,…
‘Incredible’ Night of Film and Music for Portsmouth Music Hub
Mr Incredible took time out from saving the world on Friday 23rd September for a special evening of music, popcorn and a…
Press release: Music Mark launches Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) Research Report
Key findings clearly demonstrate that it is possible to implement WCET programmes in ways that lead to high continuation rates and high…
EFDSS announces a new commission – ‘The Theatre Ballads’
A project to translate traditional folk ballads into theatre has been chosen as the winner of a competitive commissioning process by the…
BBC Ten Pieces Party Live Lesson
The BBC Live Lesson takes place on Friday 23rd September at 11am. Running time is approximately 50 mins. The Ten Pieces Party Live Lesson is aimed…