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Bridget’s Blog: Reflecting at the Start of 2026

I think I underestimated how my recent announcement would be received!  Last week, I wrote to the Board of Trustees to offer my resignation, told…

12th Jan 2026

Bridget Whyte, CEO, Announces resignation

Bridget Whyte has today announced that she will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive Officer following nearly nine years…

8th Jan 2026

Research Shorts: Choral Participation for Human Flourishing

This week, I spoke with Prof. Simone Krüger Bridge about her recent project entitled ‘Choral Participation for Human Flourishing: Evaluating the Impact…

10th Dec 2025

Supporting Music at Higher Education

It has been a year since Music Mark welcomed MusicHE into our membership and it has certainly been a busy one. Adding…

Call For Papers: Higher Education Conference

When MusicHE was disbanded in October 2024, Music Mark took on responsibility for Higher Education members as a Subject Association for all stages of…

Research Shorts: Musical Development and Social Inclusion in Small-Group Instrumental Teaching

This week, I spoke with Dr Ida Knutsson about her article ‘The relationship between musical development and social inclusion in small-group instrumental…

3rd Dec 2025

Celebrating Pupil and Parent Music Clubs at Westgate Hill Primary

Westgate Hill Primary School in Newcastle Upon Tyne is a vibrant, inclusive, family-orientated school with a strong community ethos. The pupil and…

Bridget’s Blog: A New Year In December

Is the year almost over, or just getting started?  I do wonder . . .  for Music Mark this December actually feels…

1st Dec 2025

Cardiff University’s Outreach Scheme

How Cardiff University’s Outreach Scheme Impacts Students of All Ages ‘The Paul Robeson Ambassadorship Scheme’ provides opportunities for music undergraduates at Cardiff…

28th Nov 2025

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