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?

Music Manifesto Report No 2

Making Every Child’s Music Matter

69 Recommendations

7 Next Steps

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

Funding1999 £35 million

2000 £40 million

2001 £59 million

2006 £64 million

2007 £94 million

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

By placing the child at the centre of music education, it has enabled us to begin to address the self interested

agendas of music education providers and to create a climate in which we hope to genuinely be able to bring

more music to more young people in a more coherent and sustainable way