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Seven things schools will need to know after the Queen’s Speech – TES

The Queen’s Speech today set out the new government’s initial plans over the forthcoming parliament. The news agenda has been dominated by…

28th May 2015

What if every child had access to music education from birth? – Anita Collins, TEDxCanberra

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anita Collins shares how learning music influences…

26th May 2015

Mozart hair at Sotheby’s auction up for £10,000

A lock of hair belonging to master composer Mozart is expected to fetch £10,000 when it goes up for auction. Sotheby’s has…

26th May 2015

Polly Toynbee “A tip for the next Labour leader – get yourself an interest outside politics”

What a strange time. As chair of the Brighton festival that opened on 2 May and runs until next Sunday, I have…

22nd May 2015

Why underperforming towns and cities should look to arts & culture

A strong cultural offer can attract “bright young businesses” to underperforming towns and cities helping to maximise growth potential, according to a…

22nd May 2015

STEAM, not just STEM Education Infographic

Taken from E Learning Infographics

21st May 2015

Gloucestershire Music’s short film on Whole Class Ensemble Tuition

Make Music Gloucestershire has put together a short film about Whole Class Ensemble Tuition in their local primary schools. Watch it below. https://youtu.be/QNusiFlktVM

21st May 2015

Why it’s time to fine-tune music education in all our schools

Dr Gwen Moore, lecturer in music education at the University of Limerick, says overall the subject has improved over the past two…

21st May 2015

Investigation into how musicians find creative inspiration at Cambridge

An investigation into how musicians find creative inspiration has identified four key ingredients needed for creative expression. It also shows that musicians…

20th May 2015

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