News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
The 2023 Music Mark Award Winners!
As part of our 10th birthday celebrations, last week we announced the winners of our first ever Music Mark Awards at our…
Research Shorts: Imagining the kind of world we wish to live in
This week I’m chatting with Dr Dave Camlin, community musician, lecturer in music education and songwriter. His new book Music Making and…
A Letter to the Secretary of State for Education
On 5th December we wrote, in partnership with the ISM and MU, to the Secretary of State for Education on behalf of…
Teachers’ Pensions Scheme: Transitional Protection Regulations
Government consultation response, July 2023 If you were a member of the TPS on 31st March 2012 and had continuous service until…
Royal Scottish National Orchestra announces global partnership with Charanga
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and Charanga are delighted to announce an exciting new global partnership. Over the coming year,…
Research Roundup – November 2023
Welcome to the November Research Roundup. There’s lots to cover across all different kinds of music education, from teaching the saxophone, music…
Bridget's Blog
Updates from Music Mark's Chief Executive, Bridget Whyte
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…
Bridget’s Blog: What’s in a name?
The UK Association for Music Education – Music Mark – is the ripe old age of 10 this year! When two membership…
Bridget’s Blog: Welcome back for a new academic year
Well, it’s been an interesting Summer, hasn’t it? The weather hasn’t quite been, well, ‘summer’ and for many of us it’s been…
Bridget’s Blog: A timely reminder of why we do what we do!
After a week of attending some inspiring events, CEO Bridget Whyte reflects on why it’s so important to take a step back…
Bridget’s Blog: What to expect at Music Mark’s Annual Conference 2023
Based all around the theme of ‘dynamism’, CEO Bridget Whyte gives a glimpse into what to expect from Music Mark’s 2023 Annual…
Bridget’s Blog: From Talk to Action – Music Mark’s steps towards a more inclusive future with I’M IN
Having encouraged the sector to pledge their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion with the Talk into Action movement, CEO Bridget Whyte…