Music Mark News
The latest developments in the music education sector
Pupils learn musical instruments online in rural North Yorkshire schools
“Children living in rural areas currently miss out when it comes to music education. The use of digital technology could put an…
How welcoming is your choir?
Chris Rowbury has written a great article about combating the formation of cliques in adult choirs, which can be found by clicking…
Seven ways that modern conservatoires can prepare students for classical music professions
Are modern conservatoires adequately preparing students for careers in the modern music industry? David Bahanovich is Assistant Director of Music at Trinity Laban…
Gemma Martino – Music SLE
This is the second in a series of posts introducing our readers to Music SLEs (Specialist Leaders of Education). Today, we’re speaking…
Stella Knight – Music SLE
Specialist Leaders of Education are a relatively new initiative launched to provide teachers with support from experienced colleagues. Music Mark is running…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
