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‘Music education is vital in today’s pressured world’

It is invigorating and inspiring well beyond a curriculum which is only a small part of lifelong learning, writes Marlborough Master Jonathan…

16th Jul 2015

School classes set for Latitude Festival

Hundreds of primary school pupils are set to attend the Latitude festival in the first initiative of its kind. Former Oasis frontman…

15th Jul 2015

In pictures: Young people shine at Music for Youth Festival

Young people from across the country have showcased their musical talent at the Music for Youth Festival. Held at Birmingham’s iconic Symphony Hall, the national festival…

14th Jul 2015

ABRSM launches new Bowed Strings syllabus

ABRSM has launched its Bowed Strings Syllabus 2016–2019 with refreshed repertoire lists for Violin, Viola and Cello. Jessica O’ Leary, ABRSM examiner, syllabus…

13th Jul 2015

London Music Champions: second recruitment round in Autumn

As part of the London Music Pledge, Sound Connections and Music Mark are working together to support a small group of experienced…

9th Jul 2015

Schoolchildren celebrate Hounslow at summer singing festivals

More than 1,200 primary schoolchildren performed last month as part of Hounslow Music Service’s annual Summer Singing Festivals, which also marked the borough’s 50th anniversary. From…

7th Jul 2015

Employment boom in music, performing and visual arts

Employment in music, performing and visual arts across the UK increased by 33% between 2011 and 2014, more than double the rate…

6th Jul 2015

Music streaming reaches a record high in 2015

Music streaming has reached a record high in the UK, with the number of songs played rising by 80% compared to last…

3rd Jul 2015

Wales to put arts at the heart of the curriculum

The expressive arts will be one of six areas of learning and experience that will take the place of traditional subjects as…

3rd Jul 2015
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