Parents want more than exam results for their children, says new survey
Over three quarters of parents think the current school exam system needs to be more dynamic and innovative to account for each child’s way of learn…
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Trinity College London and the Cumnock Tryst launch Creative Composition in the Classroom
Marking its return as a live event, the East Ayrshire Festival The Cumnock Tryst will include the launch of a new book on creative composition by the …
Community Music launches online Music Leader Training course
Starting on Monday, 11 October, the long-established music education organisation Community Music is launching a 10-week online course leading to an E…
LCM exams launches new violin syllabus and handbooks
London College of Music Examinations has designed its new 2021 violin syllabus to provide 'a well-rounded programme of study that allows performers to…
Orchestral Tools creates orchestra sample set in partnership with Berklee
The Berlin-based technology company Orchestral Tools has announced the release of Berlin Orchestra: Created with Berklee, a full-featured symphony orc…
Army musicians celebrate return to ceremonial duties
With Government restrictions easing, musicians from British Army Music were able to showcase their production of ‘The Sword and The Crown’, a scal…
WOWFest celebrates return to live music
The second edition of WOWFest: Wells Orchestral Weekend took place over the weekend of 17-18 July 2021, with a return to live performance and participation ‘bringing elation…
Five tips for your left hand
The left hand can pose problems for many a pianist, says Melanie Spanswick
Singapore music exams board and Online Music Exams launch remote performance examinations
The global edtech platform Online Music Exams (OME) and Singapore’s International Performing and Visual Arts Examination Board (IPVAEB) have partn…
Back To School savings on Musicroom.com
Online retailer Musicroom is offering big savings this year to support teachers, parents and students as they prepare to return to school.
CPD conference programme now launched for Music & Drama Education Expo
Details of professional development sessions at September's Music and Drama Education Expo | London 2021 have been an…
Hal Leonard Europe to support Music for Youth Music Mentors programme
Music publisher Hal Leonard Europe (HLE) has announced a new sponsorship agreement with leading music charity Music for Youth. HLE will contribute to funding for…
World Choir Games to include virtual participation for the first time
Event organiser INTERKULTUR has launched a 'Virtual Competitions' strand to enable all choirs worldwide to participate online.
British Army Music launches free GCSE Music resources
The new, downloadable resources cover cello, clarinet, percussion and trumpet
Auditions announced for NYCGB National Youth and Training Choirs
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has announced annual auditions for the organisation's Girls’, Boys’ and Training Choirs
Trooping of the Colour
The iconic spectacle of Trooping of the Colour puts musicians from the British Army in front of a worldwide audience. Here, Musician Andy Humphreys ta…
Launch of Seven Hills Project starts countdown to 50th birthday of Scotland’s national music school
St Mary’s Music School is combining the literary genius of Alexander McCall Smith with the talents of a range of composers in a major two-year cultu…
LIPA appoints Sean McNamara as new Principal and CEO
Sean McNamara has accepted the role of Principal and Chief Executive Officer at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) after over a decade…
10 motivational piano practice tips
Motivation can be a tricky subject for pianists of all ages, says Melanie Spanswick Practising the piano and making progress are not always synonymous. Practising…
Allianz Musical Insurance’s gigging checklist – things to remember on the road
Whether you’re preparing for that first gig or getting back into band rehearsals, there’s lots more to remember when getting yourself and your ins…