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Celebrating 40 Years of GCSE Music
Recently, I spoke with Professor Gary Beauchamp, Dr Thomas Breeze, Dr Vivienne John, and Dr Elizabeth MacGregor about their recent article ‘Forty years of the GCSE in music in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland’ published in…
Amplify Schools Showcase Student Talent
More than 400 young musicians from Amplify Education schools gathered on Wednesday 29 April 2026, for ‘All Together Now!’, a celebration of musical talent and community. Amplify Education was created by merging Cathedral Schools Trust and Trust…
Supporting Music in UK Higher Education
Over the past decade, UK university music departments have faced significant challenges, reflecting wider pressures across the arts and humanities. While specialist institutions such as conservatoires continue to navigate their own difficulties, the impact of funding…







