Music Mark News
The latest developments in the music education sector
Why singing in a choir is so good for you
Performing offers many emotional, physical and social benefits, say local choristers Creative self-expression is an innate desire and a reason why performing…
Alternative proposal’s put forward for Rhondda Cynon Taff Music Service
The council’s cabinet members met yesterday to discuss 1,400 responses received about plans to cut music and nursery services. Wales Online ran…
Petition launched by music students to stop Kirklees Council cut to Kirklees Music School
The council may scrap a £299,000 grant, which enables free tuition and subsidised rates for those most in need A petition has…
Pupils from Harlow’s five secondary schools to perform with City of London Sinfonia
Scores of children from Harlow are preparing to perform alongside a professional orchestra later this week. More than 100 pupils from Stewards Academy, Burnt Mill…
Training to play an instrument as a child can boost your brainpower by 20% in later life
Musical training in before you are fourteen can boost your brainpower significantly in later life, a major new study has found. Researchers…
7 Leadership Skills Fostered in Arts Education
In my art classes, I have the privilege of working with students who have become fired up and eager to take on…
Ofsted’s “Better Inspection for All” report announces a greater focus on music in inspections
Ofsted’s new “Better Inspection for All” report makes reference to music in Point 27 as below: A focus on music in inspections…
Ed Vaizey – “sick and tired of local authorities stepping away from their responsibility for the arts”
The Conservative minister was speaking at the opening session of the 30th conference of the Association of British Orchestras at the Sage Gateshead….
Nicky Morgan Speech: Why Knowledge Matters
The Secretary of State for Education speaks on the importance of a knowledge-based curriculum and her vision for education. Good evening ladies…
Early education: You’re never too young to get a start in the arts
Before children become literate, music, painting, crafts and drama can give them powerful tools for communication and development Thomas Johnston is a…
What parents need to know about children’s brains on music
If you learned how to play a recorder or ukelele in school, you may have built up brain functions that boosted your…
GCSE and A Level Music Announcements from the DfE
The following documents on GCSE and A Levels have been published by the DfE today The new GCSE content for music, art…
