Commentaries
Magic, Improvisation and all that Jazz
What Music Education could be according to YolanDa Brown In January 2018, award-winning saxophonist, composer and broadcaster YolanDa Brown became the new…
Music Mark CEO shares thoughts on equity of access and opportunity in SEND music
As part of A Bright Future for SEND Music in Greater Essex national conference on June 22nd, Music Mark CEO Bridget Whyte used her…
Should I leave my role as the leader of a Music Education Hub?
Jennifer McKie, Hub lead of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, considers the importance of leadership development programmes and the impact they…
Music that heals – A photo essay into the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital
Rhythmix created the “Wishing Well” Music in Healthcare programme in 2013 to bring live music-making activities right to the bedsides of children…
Music Mark’s response to the Ofsted consultation
We have submitted a response on behalf of our membership to Ofsted’s ‘Better inspection for all’ consultation. A copy of the response is available to…
Music Mark’s Response to ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Following the 2 part series of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ on Channel 4, Music Mark has written the following response on behalf of our membership….
Music Mark Response to the Government’s Consultations on GCSE and A-Level reforms
Thank you to all Music Mark members who contributed their comments in support of the recent GCSE and A-Level Consultations. Please find…
Young People and the Arts – Music Mark’s Response to the Labour Consultation
Graeme Smith, Trustee of Music Mark and Head of Croydon Music and Arts, has submitted a response to the Labour consultation on…
Music Mark Response to the ESG Consultation
Music Mark has submitted a response to the Government’s ESG consultation. Read Chair Nigel M Taylor’s full response
Music Mark Response to the Government’s Consultation on Savings to the Education Services Grant 2015-16
Submission from Nigel M Taylor, Chair 19th June 2014 4 a) Are there any reasons why local authority expenditure on central support…
Another brick in the wall; or lives without music?
When the coalition government’s National Plan for Music Education (NPME) was first published in November 2011 it was welcomed for its demonstration…
Music Mark Statement – Cuts to Music Education Budgets
The Department for Education consultation “Savings to the Education Services Grant for 2015-16” launched on 27 March 2014 has caused consternation amongst the…
