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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Research Shorts: Learning and Participation Managers in Orchestras
This week, I am speaking with Dr Axel Petri-Preis about his article: “‘That’s what we actually should be doing’: learning and participation…
How music education organisations can reduce travel emissions
The following case studies from our research into environmental sustainability practices in music services, education hubs and partner organisations, undertaken by UCL’s…
How can Making Music groups work with music educators?
Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with around 4,000 music groups in membership, comprising around 240,000 (mostly adult) hobby musicians. We spoke…
Reflections on the Ofsted Update – Issue 2
On Tuesday 21st October, we welcomed HMI Christopher Stevens to present an Ofsted update. You can watch the recording here. This is the second…
Announcing Music Mark’s New Trustees
We recently opened a call out for members to apply to join our Board of Trustees in two elected positions. 10 candidates…
Curriculum & Assessment Review: Music Mark Summary
It has been a year since the Call for Evidence for the Curriculum & Assessment Review opened, marking the start of evidence-gathering towards the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and…
What is the Prime Minister saying about music education?
On Sunday 26th October, Sir Keir Starmer took to the airwaves with Michael Berkeley on BBC Radio 3’s Private Passions. Starmer’s reputation as a flautist…
Bridget’s Blog: Anyone got a time machine?
Ok, so perhaps it’s just me, but I’m disappointed that no one has actually invented a time machine yet. There are so…
How Langley Academy Primary Embeds Music in School Life
Following the launch of the Music Mark of Recognition in September 2025, we heard from Langley Academy Primary, who were invited to…
