The VOCES8 Foundation supports the BBC in securing the future of the BBC Singers
Thursday 15th February '24
The VOCES8 Foundation is delighted that the BBC has announced a sustainable plan for the future for the BBC Singers as an integral part of the BBC’s classical music provision. This news follows the conclusion of …
Read5th – 9th July: ABRSM’s woodwind syllabus promotes diversity, Nuremberg Classic Open Air cancelled, LSO face effects of Brexit
Friday 9th July '21
ABRSM publishes woodwind syllabus promoting ‘far greater diversity’UK exam board ABRSM has today published its latest woodwind syllabus featuring 18 new commissions and more than 70 works written or arranged by composers from underrepresented ethnic …
Read11th May: The Open University hosts Panel Discussion of Women leading in Music, Virtual orchestra breaks world record, The return of the public to the Lyon Auditorium
Tuesday 11th May '21
Women leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Education and the Music IndustriesThe Open University will host the Panel Discussion of Women leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Education and the Music Industries on …
Read16th December: Music education in schools is suffering, Overlooked arts and culture scene needs quick help, World of culture mobilised in Bastille
Wednesday 16th December '20
Music education in schools is suffering, Ofsted report confirmsAn Ofsted report published today on education in schools has further confirmed the damaging impacts of COVID-19 on music learning. Based on 297 one-day visits carried out by …
Read7th December: Covid has devastating impact on music education, Scaglione and the Orchestre National d’Île-de-France return, Cologne Opera went online with Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt”
Monday 7th December '20
Covid has had devastating impact on school music education, report findsA report published by the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) reveals that Covid-19 has had a ‘devastating’ impact on music education in schools, with almost …
Read18th January: Musician’s Union call on Edinburgh Council, Reinbert de Leeuw, classical music concerts by candlelight
Tuesday 18th February '20
Musician’s Union call on Edinburgh Council to save music servicesThe Musician’s Union (MU) has created a petition that calls on the City of Edinburgh Council to let every child learn music. In response to the …
Read3rd December: André Rieu donation, Beethoven Year, French cultural industries
Tuesday 3rd December '19
André Rieu donates £360k to provide music lessons for 1,000 childrenAndré Rieu has donated €425,000 (£360,000) to provide music lessons for 1,000 children living in his hometown in the Netherlands. The Dutch violinist and conductor …
Read6th November: Music education hubs receive another year’s funding, Stuttgart State Opera: Costs for refurbishment exceed billion mark, Radio Classique’s Grand Concert de Noël 2019 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
Wednesday 6th November '19
Music education hubs receive another year’s fundingThe Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that England’s music education hubs will receive funding for the 2020-21 financial year, putting an end to speculation that the government may …
Read26th September: Decca launches classical music education bursary, Austrian cultural workers protest against dismantling of the EU cultural department, 25 October 2019, the first World Opera Day
Thursday 26th September '19
Decca launches classical music education bursary Decca has launched a bursary to support music education throughout the UK. The Decca Bursary, founded in the label’s 90th year, gives its aim as ‘to inspire and encourage a …
Read23rd May: music education could keep disengaged young people in school, Pieter Wispelwey wins Brahms prize, and Stars and Rising Stars Festival lineup
Thursday 23rd May '19
21st century music education could keep disengaged young people in school, research says A new four-year research project by Birmingham City University and national music charity Youth Music has highlighted the importance of music education for …
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