Music Mark News
The latest developments in the music education sector
Last Night of the Proms – ‘Prommers roared their approval for power of music education’
Always the same, always a little different. Getting the balance right at the Last Night is always tricky, though there are some…
Orchestra Live’s Chief Exec on their crucial partnerships with local authorities
Orchestras Live is passionate that people from all backgrounds should have the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the highest quality orchestral…
From closure to creation – Gareth Churcher, Cornwall Music Service Trust
Since Cornwall Council closed its schools music service, an independent service has emerged that is no longer at the mercy of politicians,…
Exam board forced to include female composers on A-level music syllabus by teenager’s campaign
A student has launched an online campaign to ensure that women are represented on Edexcel’s A-level music syllabus, which currently features 63…
The slow death of music venues in cities
Many believe the police had it in for the Arches for a long time. Named after the warren of arches it occupied…
Music Mark featured in ‘Your Subject Association’
Music Mark has been featured in ‘Your Subject Association’ in our capacity as the UK association for music education. This catalogue is being…
BBC pledges to become ‘open platform’ for creativity
The BBC has pledged to work more closely with the UK’s arts and science institutions to “make Britain the greatest cultural force…
White Paper to set agenda for future of the arts
A new Government White Paper will set out a vision and agenda for the future of the arts, culture and heritage sector….
Nando’s allies with Roundhouse for music education programme
The new alliance kicks off with a masterclass for aspiring singers, songwriters and producers next week, where Example and Muzi will provide…
BBC Music announces presenters for Ten Pieces Secondary film
Commissioned and produced by BBC Learning and delivered in conjunction with the BBC Performing Groups, the project is designed to introduce a…
Report: Developing Great Teaching – Teaching Development Trust
In September 2014 the Teacher Development Trust, with kind support from TES Global, commissioned a review of the international research into what…
Student demands female composers on A-level music syllabus
A student has launched an online campaign to ensure that women are represented on Edexcel’s A-level music syllabus, which currently features 63…
