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The latest developments in the music education sector
Music Mark’s Highlights – 10 Years In
As we celebrate our 10th birthday, we wanted to share some of Music Mark’s highlights and successes from the past 10 years….
Response from the Schools Minister: Funding Confirmation
In continuation of our previous correspondence with the Schools Minister, we have received a response to our most recent letter sent on…
Ensuring the Future of Music Education
We have announced the development of six calls to action which will be presented to all political parties ahead of the UK…
‘This Is Not A Rehearsal’ – Call for Youth Participants
For our 2024/25 campaign, This Is Not A Rehearsal, we are focusing on the Climate Crisis. More important than ever, it is…
Digital Innovation in Music Education Conference 2024 – Call for Content
A DIME / TiME collaboration, in association with Music Mark Tuesday 25th June 2024, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Content submissions…
#MusicMark10: Changes in the Early Years music education sector
In this edition of our 10th birthday blog series, Dr Jessica Pitt explores both the positive and negative aspects of the Early…
What to expect from the Industry x Education Interface
We have partnered with the Music Industries Association to host a new and exciting networking event for Music Mark members on the…
#MusicMark10: Reflections from Hubs and Services across the UK
In this instalment of our 10th birthday blog series, we spoke to colleagues from Music Hubs & Services across the UK, to…
#MusicMark10: Integrating technology into music teaching and learning
As Music Mark celebrates its 10th anniversary, Mark Burke (Founder and Director) shares how Charanga has developed over the past decade with…
Correspondence with the Schools Minister: Funding Shortfall
Over the past few months, we have had correspondence with the new Schools Minister, Damian Hinds, around the current landscape in the…
Supporting Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Music Mark is deeply saddened to read of the online racist abuse being directed at the internationally renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason following…
Schools Minister Response: Music Education Funding Shortfall
On 5th December we wrote, in partnership with the Independent Society of Musicians and the Musicians Union, to the Secretary of State for…