News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
‘Future Music Makers’ – Hubs, Schools and Artists Working Together
FUTURE MUSIC MAKERS was a ‘Test and Learn’ project for BACE (Bedford Arts and Cultural Education) taking place during Spring 2023. The project,…
We missed you at the Spring Summit!
For those of you who were unable to join us at the 2024 Spring Summit, here’s a brief summary of what happened:…
Research Shorts: Resurrecting Song with Dr Wendy K. Moy
There was a time, not very long ago, when singing was at the forefront of debates about safety in classrooms and choirs…
Empowering Youth Through Music: Holly’s Journey
Holly Musgreave is a 17-year-old Tuba student with Barnsley Music Service. She has been learning brass instruments since the age of 9,…
What’s on at Music Mark this Summer Term 2024?
With 2024 in full swing, find out how you can enhance your skills and engage with the wider music education community in…
An update to the Capital Grant for Musical Instruments
We recently held an event alongside the Music Industries Association where Arts Council England and the Department for Education gave an update…
Bridget's Blog
Updates from Music Mark's Chief Executive, Bridget Whyte
Bridget’s Blog: Ensuring the Future of Music Education
As I recently flicked through the latest doormat flyer from one of the political parties who wants my vote I noted that…
Bridget’s Blog: Together, Schools and Academies #CanDoMusic
This month, we are joined by Music Mark’s Schools Lead, Abi Marrison, for a special guest-written edition of Bridget’s Blog all about…
Bridget’s Blog: Further reflections on the future of Talk into Action
Earlier this month, I published a blog about embedding Equity Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) into our work as a next step in…
Bridget’s Blog: Embedding EDI as a golden thread
Talk into Action was created by Music Mark to support organisations in the music education sector to achieve their Equity, Diversity and…
Bridget’s Blog: ‘Tis the season
By now most of you will have sung at least one carol, eaten a mince pie and perhaps become an expert in…
Bridget’s Blog: Evaluating our approach towards the Climate Crisis
I don’t think there is a single place in the British Isles that hasn’t been affected by the severe weather we have…