Sing Up releases new video
Sing Up has released a new video celebrating the positive connection between singing and wellbeing.
Rockschool wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
UK-based rock and pop music exam board, Rockschool, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade. Founded in West London in 1991 by music graduate and pop musician, Norton York, the company now conducts rock and pop exams in over 45 countries and has subsidiaries in China, India and Spain.
Orange Amplification launches online guitar exam
Orange Amplification has launched the world’s first accredited online rock guitar exam system.
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.
Armonico Consort’s Choir Creation programme celebrates 10 years with Royal Albert Hall gala
School pupils from across the UK raised the roof of London’s Royal Albert Hall last month, thanks to choir and instrumental ensemble, Armonico Consort.
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.
Fabian Society launches ‘Children’s Access to the Arts’ project
In partnership with the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Children and the Arts, the Fabian Society has launched a new project aiming to provide definitive evidence of the impact that school cuts have had on Primary-age children’s access to the arts.
Newham Music and ABRSM launch London’s first dedicated Centre for Certificate for Music Educators
Newham Music and ABRSM have announced a new partnership to provide the first dedicated Certificate for Music Educators (CME) course to be led by a London music education hub.
Leeds International Piano Competition launches annual festival
The Leeds International Piano Competition will present the first of what is to be an annual Leeds Piano Festival in May 2018.
Wigmore Hall’s Singing with Friends choir performs at Buckingham Palace
Wigmore Hall’s choir for families living with dementia, Singing with Friends, performed in a special concert at Buckingham Palace on 12 February 2018.
Grand Union Orchestra – nurturing the Second Generation
Co-founder and Director of the Grand Union Orchestra, Tony Haynes, argues that – in the fast-changing demographic of Britain today – migrant and migrant-descended musicians can and should… Read more
Arts in Education National Day 2018 calls for papers, presentations and workshops
Ireland’s online portal, Arts in Education, has invited artists, teachers, academics and arts education professionals to be part of its third annual Arts in Education National Day.
Time for a reality check? Ciaran O’Donnell on two new studies into instrumental learning
New research shows more children in the West Midlands are learning to play an instrument. Ciaran O’Donnell, Head of Music Service at Birmingham’s Services for Education, asks is this music to our ears?
New Seven Ages Festival places Wigmore Hall Learning programme centre-stage
Wigmore Hall has announced details of a major festival showcasing its award-winning Learning programme.
Did you know your music could light a fire? About ‘Ignatius Inspires’
In November 2017, composer and musician, Juwon Ogungbe, worked in collaboration with artists and young people from across Haringey to present two performances celebrating the life and work of Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780), an abolitionist icon and the first Black composer ever to have his music published in Britain. Here, he reflects on the process.
Colston Hall, the Barbican and Sage Gateshead partner to promote musical inclusivity
Bristol Music Trust, the charity behind Bristol’s Colston Hall and local music education hub, Bristol Plays Music, is forming a partnership with the Barbican and Sage Gateshead to… Read more
Music Generation announces nine new areas of Ireland selected for participation in second phase
Ireland’s national music education programme, Music Generation, has announced that nine new areas of the country will receive philanthropic funding from U2 and The Ireland Funds to create… Read more
VOCES8 to collaborate with Cambridge University on new MMus
British vocal ensemble, VOCES8, is partnering with Cambridge University’s Faculty of Music to offer teaching on a new course combining world-leading academic and performance training. The MMus… Read more
Jennifer Pike to curate Wigmore Hall concerts exploring her Polish heritage
Acclaimed British violinist, Jennifer Pike, will curate three concerts exploring four centuries of Polish music at London’s Wigmore Hall on Saturday 14 October 2017. The programmes range… Read more
ABRSM releases new singing syllabus
ABRSM has released a new singing syllabus for candidates who will be taking exams from January 2018 onwards. With repertoire lists refreshed for all eight grades and… Read more