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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Gemma Martino – Music SLE
This is the second in a series of posts introducing our readers to Music SLEs (Specialist Leaders of Education). Today, we’re speaking…
Stella Knight – Music SLE
Specialist Leaders of Education are a relatively new initiative launched to provide teachers with support from experienced colleagues. Music Mark is running…
Young people share thoughts on In Harmony Telford trip to Milan
Ten young musicians from In Harmony Telford travelled to Milan for several performances, as part of the Sistema-inspired Music Education and Exchange…
Closing the door on Music? – Wynne Evans looks at the reduction of music services in schools
On the BBC Radio Wales Art Show, Wynne Evans looks at the reduction of music services in schools as budgets shrinks and asks…
Local authority arts spend “reasonably stable”, survey finds
Local authority arts budgets in England and Wales continue to contract, but the sector has “been able to show resilience and remain…
Lucy Powell: 10 facts about the new shadow education secretary
Lucy Powell has been confirmed as the new shadow education secretary. Here’s what we know so far: Powell was born in Manchester….
Last Night of the Proms – ‘Prommers roared their approval for power of music education’
Always the same, always a little different. Getting the balance right at the Last Night is always tricky, though there are some…
From closure to creation – Gareth Churcher, Cornwall Music Service Trust
Since Cornwall Council closed its schools music service, an independent service has emerged that is no longer at the mercy of politicians,…
Orchestra Live’s Chief Exec on their crucial partnerships with local authorities
Orchestras Live is passionate that people from all backgrounds should have the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the highest quality orchestral…
