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- Down the generations, music has enriched our national identity, our community and our economy. Music education is essential to safeguarding and extending the musical life of our country for generations to come. Excellent music education opens opportunities, but it is not simply a means to an end: it is also an end in itself.
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A great music education in school would include: 1. at least one hour of classroom music teaching for key stages 1 to 3 (years 1 to 9) 2. access to lessons across a range of instruments, and for singing 3. opportunities to join your school choir or vocal group 4. opportunities to join your school ensemble, band or group (such as an orchestra or roc...
Where you have an interest, your school and local music hub can support you to: 1. take music lessons for instruments or singing outside of school 2. join groups, orchestras or choirs out of school 3. perform out of school 4. make your own music and learn music in your own time 5. share music you have composed, created or recorded in a live concert...
Music hubs provide music education opportunities in every part of the country. This includes: 1. working with teachers in the classroom to provide great music education 2. providing opportunities within schools for children and young people to: 2.1. learn instruments 2.2. sing, either on their own or in small groups 2.3. join choirs, orchestras, ba...
Speak to your teacher to find out what you can get involved in, and what help is available. Support and guidance may be from your school, music hub or another organisation in your area. It could include: 1. access to musical instruments or music technology 2. space to practise, such as a quiet room in school, available to you outside of lesson time...
These organisations provide support with costs, fees and access to music. This includes: 1. costs for musical instruments, lessons and rehearsal spaces 2. financial support to take part in activities with youth music organisations beyond school Your local music hubmay provide financial support for some activities. The Music and Dance Schemeprovides...
Read about other young musicians in the power of music to change lives: case studies. The ‘musical pathways: individual stories’ section shows how they first became involved in music and where it has taken them. BBC Bitesizeresources support the study of music across all stages and exam boards. BBC 10 piecesincludes classical music films, instrumen...
Oct 26, 2023 · The Department for Education’s much delayed, refreshed National Plan for Music Education finally landed in June 2022, setting out the Government’s vision to 2030 for music education in England. Music is described as: “an essential part of a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils” and the NPME gives a nod to inclusion, stating that:
“Music is vital to our economy, our culture and our society. It is one of our greatest national assets and will play a crucial role in our post-pandemic recovery – so it’s more important than ever that we invest in music education and reverse this worrying decline.”
Aug 18, 2020 · We know with greater certainty than ever that music is important to individuals and their communities, and there is a growing body of evidence that confirms the capacity of music to make a difference to our lives.
- Karen Burland
- 2020
Music makes a major contribution to the UK economy. But its impact isn’t just economic – it also makes a significant contribution to British society and plays an important role in all our lives. For the first time, UK Music has commissioned in-depth polling of the UK public to better understand how the music industry is perceived across the ...
Aug 11, 2020 · The National Plan for Music Education sets out a vision for music education that gives children from all backgrounds and every part of England the opportunity to learn a musical instrument; to make music with others; to learn to sing; and to have the opportunity to progress.
