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#MusicMark10: Reflecting on youth voice and participation over the past decade

Liz Coomb, Programme Manager at Sound Connections, explores how the inclusion of youth voice in the music education sector has developed over…

16th Nov 2023

What’s on at Music Mark this Spring Term?

As the new year grows closer, find out how you can enhance your skills and engage with the wider music education community…

15th Nov 2023

#MusicMark10: Transformations in accessible music provision over the last 10 years

In the next installation of our #MusicMark10 blog series, Inclusion Specialist Ben Sellers, from the MEHEM Uprising! Project, reflects on inclusivity in…

2nd Nov 2023

Introducing our new Chair: Peter Smalley

We are delighted to introduce our new Chair: Peter Smalley. Peter leads Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust as its Chief Executive,…

19th Oct 2023

“We’re losing both schools and parents”: The Cost of Music Education

Our recent survey has revealed the difficult future facing Music Hubs and Music Services in England, and in turn, the impact it…

The Music Mark Awards: Who should you nominate?

To celebrate Music Mark’s 10th anniversary, we are hosting the first-ever Music Mark Awards at our 2023 Annual Conference in Southampton on…

29th Sep 2023

Music Mark launches new Tabla section in A Common Approach

Catherine Brentnall and Harjit Singh highlight the importance of expanding the resource with more culturally diverse instruments.  A Common Approach is one…

1st Sep 2023

The importance of celebrating successes: introducing the first ever Music Mark Awards

We’re not only celebrating Music Mark’s 10th birthday this year….we’re celebrating you!    This November, we are so excited to host the…

30th Aug 2023

Apple Education Pricing Now Accessible to All Music Services Staff

At Music Mark, a recurring comment from members over the last few years is the difficulties that those not formally associated with local…

10th Jul 2023

Music Mark urges Government to reconsider £1.2m cut to Teachers Pension Scheme support

Within the new Music Hub Investment Programme guidance for applicants was a single line statement which will result in a cut of over…

What’s on at Music Mark this Autumn Term?

Get ready to kick off the academic year with a bang! Enhance your skills and join the vibrant music education community through…

21st Jun 2023

Music Mark CEO joins National Plan for Music Education Monitoring Board

The UK Association for Music Education – Music Mark works hard to influence policy and practice on behalf of its membership across…

13th Jun 2023

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