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Good News Stories at a Difficult Time
Following drastic curbing measures in a bid to slow the spread of Coronavirus, the country has spent the last few weeks facing extraordinary challenges. The recent closure of schools has raised many questions…
Guidance for Providers of Curriculum Support to schools and pupils
On Friday DFE and ACE announced the latest advice for curriculum providers. Latest coronavirus advice – face-to-face activity to be suspended You…
Online Teaching Support for Music Hubs and Services
In the light of coronavirus (COVID-19) a number of music services and hubs have asked for advice and support with online teaching. Musictutors.co.uk…
DfE funding for Music Education
The Department for Education announced it’s plans regarding funding for music education and the wider arts and cultural education sector on Friday. The amount…
BBC Ten Pieces launches new inclusive films and resources
As part of BBC Ten Pieces Trailblazers, the BBC are launching a series of bespoke new films, in partnership with the BBC…
Looking ahead: Westminster Forum discusses music education of today and tomorrow
This past Monday 7th of October, Music Mark CEO Bridget Whyte took part in the Westminster Education Forum policy conference, dedicated to…
Become a Teacher Ambassador with the Royal College of Music Museum
The Royal College of Music is redeveloping its building in the centre of London’s South Kensington! the new building will feature a…
The Ivors Academy launch Youth Network
New Youth Council formed and under 25 Board Director vacancy announced to support and promote young music creators across the UK The…
BBC’s Bring the Noise puts music at the heart of learning
New BBC campaign, Bring the Noise, to inspire children to become musicians and discover the joys of music-making Zara Larsson, Nile Rodgers,…
Benedetti Foundation opens applications for first Benedetti Sessions in 2020
The Benedetti Foundation has opened applications for the first Benedetti Sessions in 2020. The Benedetti Foundation will focus on providing enrichment, inspiration…
Trust arts programme receives £110,000 funding from Youth Music
Youth Music has awarded rb&harts, an arts programme based at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, £109,940 to give people aged 0-25 better…
New Surrey Performing Arts Library appoints Project Manager
NewSPAL is delighted to announce that Victoria Taylor has been appointed as Transition Project Manager, starting in June 2019. Victoria has over…