Advocacy
Raising awareness around the importance of music education
Music Mark welcomes the publication of the government’s Model Music Curriculum for England
The government has today published the long-awaited Model Music Curriculum, which provides guidance to teachers on ways to deliver the English National…
Music Mark partners with Arts Council England to support the future of Music Education Hubs
Music Mark has been working in partnership with Arts Council England (ACE) for a number of years to provide training and resources…
Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to joint letter from Music Mark, ISM, MTA & MU
In November, we wrote to the Department for Education asking for further clarification surrounding music tuition outside of school hours, following the…
Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to Music Mark and confirms ‘vital role’ of Music Education Hubs
In July we wrote to the Department for Education to ask about how they would support music education organisations during this difficult…
Clarity needed as England goes into a Second Lockdown
Music Mark has worked with three other national bodies for music education – the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), the Music Teachers’…
#CanDoMusic campaign calls on government to reinstate bursaries for trainee music teachers
Following the reported removal of postgraduate bursaries for Initial Teacher Training in Music, Music Mark has sent a letter in partnership with…
Music Mark, ISM and MTA send Letter to the Secretary of State for Education asking for Music Education Support
Following conversations with many of its members, Music Mark has sent a letter in partnership with the Incorporated Society of Musicians and…
A letter to Welsh Minister for Education Kirsty Williams
Music Mark, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Tŷ Cerrd and Anthem have today written to Welsh Minister for Education Kirsty Williams on behalf of the music education providers in Wales calling…
Update for the Music Mark Membership
Your Music Mark team is working hard over the summer to get answers and help for you. Conversations with Arts Council England,…
10 Things Schools Should Know About Music: #5 Music is Fun
“Music is a creative outlet and exercises my mind in a totally different way.” – student at Huntington school, Yorkshire When we…
Moving towards an anti-racist professional practice: Developing understanding and awareness
The words below are adapted from a presentation given to Music Mark Members by Jenn Raven of Sound Connections. The presentation formed…
17 Reasons to Shout About World Music Day by We The Parents
Celebrating the benefits of music education is a perfect fit for World Music Day, which takes place this June 21. Originating in…
