Music Mark News
The latest developments in the music education sector
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…
School classes set for Latitude Festival
Hundreds of primary school pupils are set to attend the Latitude festival in the first initiative of its kind. Former Oasis frontman…
In pictures: Young people shine at Music for Youth Festival
Young people from across the country have showcased their musical talent at the Music for Youth Festival. Held at Birmingham’s iconic Symphony Hall, the national festival…
ABRSM launches new Bowed Strings syllabus
ABRSM has launched its Bowed Strings Syllabus 2016–2019 with refreshed repertoire lists for Violin, Viola and Cello. Jessica O’ Leary, ABRSM examiner, syllabus…
