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Is music good for your child’s future?

We all know, instinctively, that music is good for us, and for our children. Who can deny the affect that music has…

17th Nov 2015

Newham Music launch new orchestra for young Londoners

This November Newham Music has launched an exciting new orchestra for young Londoners: Newham Philharmonic. The mission of the orchestra is to…

17th Nov 2015

The Music Mark Conference: a music education journey

If you were to walk into Music Mark HQ right now, then you’d be forgiven for thinking that we’re moving out. Boxes surround…

12th Nov 2015

Ten Pieces Live Lesson for KS3

BBC Learning is hosting a special Ten Pieces Live Lesson from MediaCityUK with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra presented by CBBC’s Naomi Wilkinson…

11th Nov 2015

Innovative & Interactive A-level workshops from Berkshire Music Hub

On Monday 19 th October 2015, drawing on the strength of over 30 professional players, teachers and workshop leaders, Berkshire Music Hub…

9th Nov 2015

Research on link between music education and academic achievement

Researchers from the University of Kansas have confirmed what decades of anecdotal evidence and the evidence on this site and elsewhere suggests:…

9th Nov 2015

Darren Henley: ‘Any cut in funding worries me’

“I thought you might ask that!” Arts Council England’s chief executive is waving a piece of paper at me, sheepish yet triumphant….

9th Nov 2015

Nick Gibb: ‘Expose youngsters to classical music’

As a keen listener to Desert Island Discs, I am always impressed by the accuracy with which interviewees can pinpoint the moment…

9th Nov 2015

Ebacc for All. Shackles on or off? – Tom Sherrington

This week, School’s Minister, Nick Gibb, gave this speech setting out the social justice case for an academic curriculum – aka making the Ebacc…

6th Nov 2015
Music Mark Annual Conference 2025 - ambition and quality. Join us at the 2025 Annual Conference. Early bird tickets on sale now. Book now.
Music Mark Annual Conference 2025 - ambition and quality. Join us at the 2025 Annual Conference. Early bird tickets on sale now. Book now.

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