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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Royal Marines Bands return to the stage for iconic concert
The Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines are returning to the stage this Saturday night (05 Jun) with a brilliant online…
Updated Governors Guide to Music Education Published
Today sees the publication of an updated version of the school governors guide to Music Education, ‘Music: a guide for governing boards’ by…
‘Notification, Conversation, Celebration’ – Kent Music’s Orchestra ONE
‘Orchestra ONE’ is a long running project led by Kent Music which has taken on a new, online form. Their most recent…
COVID guidance hits wrong note for singers
A number of leading music organisations have written to the Government objecting to updated guidance that allows only 6 people to sing…
Celebrate Make Music Day on 21 June 2021
Hybrid of in-person and online events planned across the UK to mark the global, annual celebration of music! Make Music Day UK…
Thousands of Wiltshire children to sing outside on 21st June at 2.15pm
Wiltshire Music Connect commissioned “Together” – a song for Wiltshire Schools during lockdown last year. To celebrate being together again in our…
Music For Youth’s National Festival takes place 6 – 10 July 2021, including a live, Covid-safe two-day event in Birmingham Symphony Hall
Our traditional festival format has been re-imagined, considering the substantial impact of the pandemic on young people and their music making over…
National Youth Choir Auditions Announced
Auditions for the National Youth Choir for talented singers aged 18-22 (age 25 for existing members), are taking place in June and booking opens at 10:00am…
Achievement for All launches UK Song Writing Competition for 11-19-year-olds
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, national award-winning charity Achievement for All have launched a UK Song Writing Competition for 11-19-year-olds. Achievement for…
