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Updates from the UK's music education sector
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…
Exam board forced to include female composers on A-level music syllabus by teenager’s campaign
A student has launched an online campaign to ensure that women are represented on Edexcel’s A-level music syllabus, which currently features 63…
The slow death of music venues in cities
Many believe the police had it in for the Arches for a long time. Named after the warren of arches it occupied…
Young musicians and Laura White raise the roof at Make Some Noise event
Singer/song writer Laura White raised the roof at Burton upon Trent’s Brewhouse Arts Centre recently as she performed alongside talented young musicians…
Music Mark featured in ‘Your Subject Association’
Music Mark has been featured in ‘Your Subject Association’ in our capacity as the UK association for music education. This catalogue is being…
Crescendo in popularity for Scotland’s live music scene
Non-classical live music has overtaken theatre to become Scotland’s most popular cultural pastime. 34% of adults watched live music in 2014 –…
Sheffield Music Hub’s Celebration Concert
Sheffield Music Hub commissioned an original song, ‘Space to Dream’, by Jazz musicians Hannah Brady and Jamie Taylor. This beautiful piece showcased…
