Post on 23-Dec-2015
Music Education in England
A legal requirement for all pupils from 5 to 14
BUT much music making takes place out of school
The work of Music Services is not a legal requirement
Our work CAN take place during the school day
We CAN charge for our work, but children who cannot afford it can usually get tuition more cheaply or free
Much of our work in ensembles and choirs takes place after school and at weekends
There are 3 main groups of professionals involved in music education
Classroom teachers
Music Service tutors
Professional musicians(freelance or members of organisations such as orchestras)
A problem!
Music in the classroom was often not enjoyable
Music Services only reached a small number of pupils
Professional projects were not sustainable
Finances were under pressure
We have politicians who value music
We have politicians who believe in equality of opportunity for all
We have politicians who didn’t want everyone to rely on the government for everything as the government could not afford
it
The Music Manifesto01 To provide every young person with first access to a range of music experiences
02 To provide more opportunities for young people to deepen and broaden their musical interests and skills
03 To identify and nurture our most talented young musicians
04 To develop a world class workforce in music education
05 To improve the support structures for young people's music making
Music Manifesto Report No 1
Facts: 8% of young people receive regular tuition from a Music Service
40% say they want to learn60% want to learn having been part of a Wider Opportunities
Programme
Questions: How can music in schools be made more interesting and captivating for every pupil?
The New Music Education Offer
Exposure to music making from the early years; choice from primary age onward; and editorial voice for all young people
A personalised learning offer for every child and young person to meet their needs, talents and aspirations
Young people to help shape music provision through consultation, participation and leading the music of others
New Frameworks for Music Education
A new strategic partnership between schools, music education providers, children’s services and the music
industry
Building on the current excellence of music providers
Creating music education hubs between providers and music federations between schools
The Workforce for Music Education
A high quality diverse workforce collaborating effectively
Better music education means having a supported workforce
Train the teachers and leaders that young people need
Ensure qualifications fit a fast-changing profession
FMS retains its influence
Member of the Music Manifesto Programme Board
Regular meetings with ministers
So what has the Music Manifesto achieved?
It has provided a way of getting our voice heard at the decision making meetings, giving us an opportunity to
influence and shape government policy
It has enabled us to attack prejudice and misconceptions and to present the facts about music education