Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation new USD1.3million fund for schools
‘Disgracefully the arts have too often borne the brunt of shortsighted cuts to educational budgets’ – Andrew Lloyd Webber Stealing the stage at the 2016 … Read more
Education
Electronic equality
Inspiring the next generation of electronic musicians: Caro C on the experience and importance of teaching music technology in primary schools. Only five per cent … Read more
How the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain is bridging the music education divide
The demise of the European Union Youth Orchestra after 40 years of good work hit the headlines hard this month. Here National Youth Orchestra of … Read more
Kids to be taught Wayne McGregor in school
Wayne McGregor’s one-act ballet Infra is now on the AQA school syllabus for 14-16 year old dance students in the UK – the first time … Read more
RNCM to install world’s largest BOXY modular studio for its students
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has announced plans to transform its former Studio Theatre into a state-of-the-art rehearsal and recording area by fitting … Read more
Berklee and Boston Conservatory combine
Berklee and Boston Conservatory have merged to form one of the world’s top training centres for music, theatre and dance. It follows a successful six-month … Read more
Online music lessons launched for rural England
A new approach to music education has launched in five rural areas of England. Connect: Resound will see music education hubs created in Cornwall, Cumbria, … Read more
Atelier for Young Festival Managers 2015 to take place in Gwangju
The European Festivals Association’s (EFA) Atelier for Young Festival Managers 2015 will be held in Gwangju, South Korea, the second time Asia has hosted the … Read more
How to reach the next generation
Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw is bringing music education back to the classroom, and engaging the next generation of music lovers. Director Simon Reinink explains how We’re currently … Read more
NCO launches new participation programme
The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain has secured funding for a new learning and participation programme. As part of the new scheme, the NCO … Read more