Sector News
Music Mark welcomes the publication of the government’s Model Music Curriculum for England
The government has today published the long-awaited Model Music Curriculum, which provides guidance to teachers on ways to deliver the English National…
Music Mark partners with Arts Council England to support the future of Music Education Hubs
Music Mark has been working in partnership with Arts Council England (ACE) for a number of years to provide training and resources…
Department for Education release new guidance document for schools
The Department for Education have today released a new document called ‘Restricting attendance during the national lockdown: schools Guidance for all…
Anthem, the fund for young people’s music in Wales, appoints its first Chief Executive
Anthem, the fund for young people’s music in Wales, has appointed its first permanent Chief Executive, Rhian Hutchings. Rhian is well known…
REVERBERATE LAUNCHES – funding available to grassroots youth organisations
REVERBERATE through the ages Re-discover, re-imagine, re-create Are you a grassroots organisation who works with young people aged 11-25? Would you like…
Improvising on a Theme: The story of the Birmingham Music Service New Book by Cormac Loane
This book tells the story of the development of the Birmingham Music Service over the 29 years that I worked for the…
Back to school, back to singing
Sing Up’s Michelle James on specially commissioned guidance from Professor Martin Ashley on singing in schools during COVID-19. Sing Up and Music…
Musical time capsule project for Nottingham and Karlsruhe cements a wonderful relationship
Introducing ‘Into the Unknown’ – the second international music venture for Nottingham Music Hub, since the beginning of Lockdown. Whilst mass instrumental…
London Music Masters rolls out diversity audit tool
Building strategies to dispel racism and drive change. The music education charity makes its self-analysis tool free to encourage greater accountability and…
Moving towards an anti-racist professional practice: Developing understanding and awareness
The words below are adapted from a presentation given to Music Mark Members by Jenn Raven of Sound Connections. The presentation formed…
Teaching music in schools
An interpretation of the DfE’s Guidance for Full Opening – Schools (2nd July 2020) The DfE’s Guidance can be found here. Music in…
17 Reasons to Shout About World Music Day by We The Parents
Celebrating the benefits of music education is a perfect fit for World Music Day, which takes place this June 21. Originating in…
