Advocacy
Raising awareness around the importance of music education
Learning music educates mind and soul, but often falls to school budget cuts
Much evidence indicates the cognitive and learning improvements associated with children learning music yet availability to such life-changing lessons and programs is…
Daniel Barenboim calls for ‘music once more to be taught in schools on a par with literature, mathematics or biology’
In his 2015 Edward W. Said London lecture at the Southbank Centre, Daniel Barenboim calls for ‘music once more to be taught…
How music education helps children excel
Whether your child is the next Beyonce or more likely to sing her solos in the shower, she is bound to benefit…
What if every child had access to music education from birth? – Anita Collins, TEDxCanberra
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anita Collins shares how learning music influences…
Polly Toynbee “A tip for the next Labour leader – get yourself an interest outside politics”
What a strange time. As chair of the Brighton festival that opened on 2 May and runs until next Sunday, I have…
Why underperforming towns and cities should look to arts & culture
A strong cultural offer can attract “bright young businesses” to underperforming towns and cities helping to maximise growth potential, according to a…
STEAM, not just STEM Education Infographic
Taken from E Learning Infographics
Why it’s time to fine-tune music education in all our schools
Dr Gwen Moore, lecturer in music education at the University of Limerick, says overall the subject has improved over the past two…
Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise orchestras has positive effect on local community
The initial findings of a long-term study show that Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise orchestras are having a positive effect on the local…
New NAMM Foundation Study Shows Parents and Teachers in Harmony About Students Learning Music
Contrary to state and local pressures to de-emphasize and de-fund music and arts education, a new NAMM Foundation-funded, nationwide study of 1,000…
Creative Education Agenda – making the case for STEAM
The Creative Industries Federation have produced a Creative Education Agenda, looking at how and why the next government should support cultural and…
Nicky Morgan, please give us the money to teach British kids classical music – James Rhodes
Nicola Benedetti, über-violinist and passionate advocate of music education, has said children should be exposed to classical music whether they like it or…
