Friday was the Music Education Council AGM. The meeting in Birmingham was an opportunity for many leading organisations in Music education to reflect on the current changes in funding and policy. What was great was the positive attitude everyone had to the changes – whilst there will be many challenges in the coming months there is also a determination to adapt and find new ways to deliver quality learning opportunities. The other refreshing aspect was the focus on “how will this help young people”. One way to answer this question better is by working together more effectively.
To underline these points we were treated to a fantastic performance by some talented young musicians from Oxford. A great reminder about why music matters and the impact we can all have through music education and working in harmony.
Video: Shepherds Pi play some jazz at Music Education Council AGM
As part of the focus on working together better Teaching Music project leader David Ashworth presented a new opportunity for organsiations to be part of the community through their own channels on the site. More on this and a selection of case studies exploring who uses Teaching Music and why will be published later this year. In the mean time if you are involved in any aspect of music education then join in and have your say and together we can create more great musical opportunities and successes like Shepherds Pi.
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