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Updates from the UK's music education sector
T-Time: Advocating to Senior Leaders
Facilitated by Music Mark’s School Manager Abi Marrison, T-Time is a shorthand for ‘Music Teachers’ Time to Talk Termly on Topics and…
Roaring Ovation as Tees Valley Youth Orchestra Triumphs with Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” Symphony at The Glasshouse
Tees Valley Music Service share the success of their Youth Orchestra’s recent performance of Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” Symphony as part of the 25…
Castle Rock School launch Year 7 Instrumental Programme
The Castle Rock School is a 2024/25 Music Mark School, educating students from 11 to 18. The school has launched a new…
Sneak peek: What to expect from our 2025 Annual Conference
Tickets are selling fast for our 2025 Annual Conference, where we’ll be exploring Ambition and Quality in music education at the East…
Bridget’s Blog: Sustainability in the sector
A few months ago, one of the team attended a discussion day about climate and the curriculum. They reported back that one…
Environmental sustainability practices in Music Hubs & Services
In response to the climate crisis and a growing need for sustainable practices in music education, Music Mark commissioned a research project…
Research Shorts: Musical Vulnerability in Music Education
Today I’m talking with Elizabeth MacGregor about her recent book, Musical vulnerability: Receptivity, susceptibility, and care in the music classroom (Routledge, 2025)….
Research Shorts: Advancing Excellence in Teaching
This week I’m talking to Dr Lilian Simones about her work in developing a new model called Echoes for Excellence, an approach…
Our work with Higher Education and Cardiff University
Music Mark has been championing music education for over 12 years, working hard to ensure that all children and young people can…
