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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Research Shorts: From conservatoire students to music educators
Last month, I met with Dr Luan Shaw who is based at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to talk more about her and her…
Research Roundups: August 2023
I’m Dr Sarah K. Whitfield, and I’m the new Research Lead for Music Mark. One of the things I’ll be doing each…
Research Shorts: Count Me In!: Inclusive approaches to music ensembles and performances
Back in July, Music Mark went along to the launch of Count Me In! a new resource for inclusive music teaching at…
Research Shorts: Experiencing an “overwhelmingly white” music curriculum
This week I spoke with Natasha Hendry about her vital work in anti-racist music education, and in particular her work to understand…
Bridget’s Blog: A timely reminder of why we do what we do!
After a week of attending some inspiring events, CEO Bridget Whyte reflects on why it’s so important to take a step back…
Apple Education Pricing Now Accessible to All Music Services Staff
At Music Mark, a recurring comment from members over the last few years is the difficulties that those not formally associated with local…
Auditions open for children aged 8-14 to join NCO 2024
It’s that time of year again where The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain (NCO) opens its arms (and ears!) to video…
Bridget’s Blog: What to expect at Music Mark’s Annual Conference 2023
Based all around the theme of ‘dynamism’, CEO Bridget Whyte gives a glimpse into what to expect from Music Mark’s 2023 Annual…
Music Mark urges Government to reconsider £1.2m cut to Teachers Pension Scheme support
Within the new Music Hub Investment Programme guidance for applicants was a single line statement which will result in a cut of over…
