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Clore Duffield Foundation launches major school singing programme
Clore Duffield Foundation · 22 September 2026Read full story →
News
Mayors urged to embed music in England’s devolution plans
A UK Music report calls for stronger local leadership, more flexible skills provision and coordinated action to support music economies across England.
UK Music · 21 Sept
News
Five choirs receive 2026 Church Choir Awards
Projects developing junior choirs, choral scholarships, singing tuition and schools outreach will receive funding and support from the Royal School of Church Music and Cathedral Music Trust.
Royal School of Church Music · 21 Sept
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Government announces £22.5m expansion of school enrichment activities
More than 400 secondary schools in disadvantaged communities are to receive additional support to expand enrichment activities, including music and the arts, through a new £22.5 million government programme.
Department for Education · 18 Sept
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- NewsBBC and Ivors Academy agree new commissioning standards for media composers18 Sept
- NewsEtio appointed to run National Centre for Arts and Music Education14 Sept
- NewsRNCM offers Seoul auditions as South Korea partnership expands13 Sept
- NewsAzrieli Music Prizes to premiere four new works in Montréal11 Sept
- Feature‘Theatres are weird’: five lessons in building better performing arts venues08 Sept
- NewsM:Tech Education and ABRSM partner on creative music qualifications07 Sept
- NewsBloomberg Philanthropies extends London Philharmonic Orchestra partnership05 Sept
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Conferences & expos
Conferences, congresses, symposia, conventions, trade fairs and expos across international music education.
- Oct9+ConferenceHong Kong Performing Arts ExpoFeatured9 Oct – 13 Oct 2026 · Hong Kong Arts Development CouncilHong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Oct28+ConferenceMusic ChinaFeatured28 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · Messe Frankfurt (HK)Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China
- Feb26+ExpoThe Guitar Show & The Bass ShowFeatured26 Feb, 1 pm – 28 Feb 2027, 5 pm · Torn and FrayedCranmore Park, Solihull, United Kingdom
- Sept30+ConferenceNAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference30 Sept – 3 Oct 2026 · National Association for Music EducationLong Beach, United States
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Events & courses
Workshops, webinars, CPD and professional development, masterclasses, competitions, concerts and short courses.
- Sept19+CourseEl Convento Singing RetreatFeatured19 Sept – 25 Sept 2026 · They Shall Laugh and SingSierra de las Nieves National Park, Spain
- Oct11WorkshopThe Rehearsal Orchestra conducting workshop – Prokofiev: Symphony No 5Featured11 Oct 2026 · 10:30 am–6:30 pm · The Rehearsal OrchestraRoyal College of Music, United Kingdom, London
- Mar20+ConcertCHORALSPACE Matthaus-PassionFeatured20 Mar, 3 pm – 23 Mar 2027, 10 pm · CHORALSPACEPhilharmonie Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Apr2+CourseNLMS String Quartet WeekendFeatured2 Apr, 4 pm – 4 Apr 2027, 4 pm · New London Music SocietyWydale Hall, Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Jul11+FestivalWorld Choir Festival Hong Kong 2027Featured11 Jul – 15 Jul 2027 · World Youth and Children Choral Artists' AssociationHong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Apr23+CompetitionEuropean Brass Band Championships 2028Featured23 Apr, 9 am – 1 May 2028, 5 pmSouthbank Centre, London SE1, UK, London, United Kingdom
Seasonal learning
Summer schools & holiday courses
Summer schools, academies, residential and intensive programmes and short holiday courses – with application and booking deadlines where available.
- Jan8+CourseCambridge Choral Academy Epiphany Singing RetreatFeatured8 Jan, 2 pm – 10 Jan 2027, 6 pm · Cambridge Choral AcademySt Catharine's College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Jul1+Summer schoolThe King's Singers Summer SchoolFeatured1 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · The King's SingersUnited Kingdom
- Jul28+Summer schoolCambridge Choral Academy Summer SchoolFeatured28 Jul, 2 pm – 3 Aug 2027, 12 pm · Cambridge Choral AcademySt Catharine's College, Cambridge, United KingdomApplication deadline· 31 May 2027
- Jul31+Summer schoolOxford Cello School Adult CourseFeatured31 Jul, 8:30 am – 7 Aug 2027, 6:30 pm · Oxford Cello SchoolSt Edward's School, Oxford, United KingdomApplication deadline· 06 Jul 2027
- Aug1+Summer schoolOxford Cello School Intermediate CourseFeatured1 Aug, 9 am – 8 Aug 2027, 5 pm · Oxford Cello SchoolSt Edward's School, Oxford, United KingdomApplication deadline· 01 Jun 2027
- Aug1+Summer schoolOxford Cello School Advanced CourseFeatured1 Aug, 9 am – 8 Aug 2027, 5 pm · Oxford Cello SchoolSt Edward's School, Oxford, United KingdomApplication deadline· 01 Jun 2027
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Featured
Kantos Carol Competition
Kantos invites composers of all ages to enter its 2026 Christmas carol competition. The winning unaccompanied choral work will receive £500 and be performed at the choir’s Candlelit Carols concerts in Chester and Manchester. Entries close at 17.00 GMT on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Kantos Chamber Choir Closes 5 Nov 2026
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyGenesis SixteenThe Sixteen
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyBCI Frank Nemhauser Apprentice ProgramBerkshire Choral International
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyAzrieli Music PrizesAzrieli Foundation
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyGenesis Sixteen Conducting ScholarshipThe Sixteen
Jobs
Roles in music education
- Band leader / musician rolesFeaturedUKRocksteady Music School · Nationwide, United KingdomEducation & training · Permanent · £27000–£34000 per annum.Rolling
- Growth Marketing ManagerUKRSL Awards (Rockschool) · Hybrid – Teddington, United KingdomCommunications & marketing · Permanent · £35000–£40000 per annum.Closes 25 Sept 2026
- Brand Marketing ManagerUKRSL Awards (Rockschool) · Hybrid – Teddington, United KingdomCommunications & marketing · Permanent · £35000–£40000 per annum.Closes 25 Sept 2026
- Marketing (Communications) LeadUKRoyal School of Church Music · Hybrid – Salisbury / hybrid, United KingdomOperations & administration · Permanent · £33000 per annum.Closes 29 Sept 2026
- Senior Manager Arts ImpactUKBritish Council · HybridArtistic & musical leadership · Permanent · £40179 per annum.Closes 01 Oct 2026
- Chair of the Board of GovernorsUKSouthbank Centre · Hybrid – London, United KingdomGovernance & executive leadership · Trustee · Expenses only.Closes 12 Oct 2026
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