A number of recent Ofsted inspections have featured a ‘deep dive’ focus on music in the curriculum. If your school needs some advice on how to be inspection-ready have a look at this useful resource created by Tri Borough Music Hub.
Feature Musician: Paddy Davies Young percussionist Paddy Davies is one of Cumbria’s musical rising stars, and his hard work and talent as earned him a place in the highly competitive National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. You may have seen Paddy playing with WYO or CYO. What instruments do […]
Teaching for creativity in schools must be prioritised to equip young people with the skills they need in later life, according to the Durham Commission on Creativity and Education report which was published in October. The Commission, a collaboration between Arts Council England and Durham University, found evidence of the […]
“Music was one of the few O Levels I managed to get,” Sir Elton tells Tim. “A lot of schools [now] have taken music out of the curriculum and I find that really appalling, because music is so inspiring and for kids that have the ability or want to play […]
Your chance to hear your work performed by The Tallis Scholars at Cadogan Hall, London and recorded for broadcast by BBC Radio 3 Launched on BBC Radio 3’s Early Music Show, the 2020 award invites composers up to the age of 25 to compose a new piece for unaccompanied choir. […]
