Get your head in the cloud, part 3: teaching music
In the third article in his cloud-based software series, George Hess, MUSIC:ED Music Technology Editor, looks at music production software for the classroom.
Get your head in the cloud, part 2: creating music
In his second article about cloud-based software, George Hess, MUSIC:ED Music Technology Editor, looks at music production software for teaching.
Get your head in the cloud, part 1: introduction
George Hess, MUSIC:ED Music Technology Editor, introduces a series of articles about cloud-based software for music teaching and music creation.
Interview: Why Grand Union Youth Orchestra is important to me
Cassius, Grand Union Youth Orchestra (GUYO) drummer, in conversation with the Grand Union Orchestra’s Claude Deppa at the 2018 GUYO Residential Summer School. The 2019 Grand Union… Read more
Guest interview: Luke, London Music Fund Scholar of the Month
London Music Fund (LMF) is an independent charity with the Mayor of London as Patron. The organisation’s vision is that every child who demonstrates significant musical ability, enthusiasm… Read more
One Day One Choir: A Global Choral Project for Peace
Choral aficionado and educator, Jane Hanson, introduces One Day One Choir, a global initiative which uses the power of singing to unite people on Peace Day.
Arts Council England’s approach to early music education
Arts Council England Chief Executive, Darren Henley’s speech at Tri-Borough Music Hub’s recent Early Years Conference made the case for expanding the NPME to include 0-5-year-olds.
A Safe Space for musicians: #metoo and the MU
Safe Space: Naomi Pohl looks at what the Musicians’ Union is doing to tackle sexual harassment and abuse of power in the music industry
Will the Greater Bay Area initiative boost Hong Kong’s opera sector?
The following article was originally published on CHINA NOW, the British Council’s new platform for UK arts professionals. For arts stories, news, events, research and opportunities in China… Read more
My journey to historical flutes: Rosie Bowker
Flautist, Rosie Bowker, writes about why she loves the baroque flute, about her time on the Handel House Talent Scheme and about her group, Pocket Sinfonia.
Prepare for fireworks – the Asian music scene is exploding
The Asian music scene is one to watch with digital revenue leaping over 20% in 2018 and British institutions and artists finding new ways to plug in.
A Level Music Technology fails the test
With exam results set to make headlines within a few weeks, George Hess, MUSIC:ED Music Technology Editor, looks at one Music Technology A Level syllabus and finds… Read more
Q&A: Midnight Music Founder, Katie Wardrobe
As one of the superstars of music technology education, Katie Wardrobe can make even the most complex topic seem not only simple but also exciting and interesting. With a website full of teacher-friendly resources and lessons, Music Technology Editor, George Hess, spoke to her from her home in Melbourne, Australia.
Global Creative and Cultural Industries: the MA for tomorrow’s cultural workers
Postgraduate MA student, Joe Penhalligon, introduces SOAS’s Global Creative and Cultural Industries MA and investigates the place of creative labour in the 21st century cultural workplace.
The Cambridge, Massachusetts, music school with a social mission
How can we do more? A simple question led to a US music conservatory’s change in mission and a legion of students ready to lead the charge.
Brexit and music: Theme and Variations
Recently, the composer Howard Goodall had an encounter with a man at a currency exchange desk at Heathrow airport in London and tweeted the conversation thus: Nice… Read more
To infinity and beyond… Skoogmusic goes global!
Skoogmusic was founded in 2009 by Dr Benjaman Schögler and Dr David Skulina at the University of Edinburgh during an educational research project that aimed to address the lack of musical instruments designed for children with physical or learning disabilities. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, MUSIC:ED asked Ben Schögler about the organisation’s latest developments.
Music technology in the classroom: getting started
While technology in the classroom isn’t a magic bullet, the benefits can be enormous argues Music Technology Editor, George Hess.
From team-building to wellbeing: the power of music in the workplace
Long before the phenomenon of the office choir was hijacked by prime-time entertainment TV, it was a team-building tool that bonded, networked and even changed lives. Karen Stretch speaks to three musicians who are still passionate about the power of musical harmony in the workplace.
Q&A: Professor Leon Tong, Artistic Director, ‘Belt & Road’ World Choir Festival
Hong Kong’s inaugural ‘Belt & Road’ World Choir Festival runs from 15-19 July 2018. Inspired by China’s Belt and Road initiative (a development strategy focussing on connectivity… Read more