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London Half Term
Hello from DM London!
We’re getting ready for two exciting projects this week, both kicking off tomorrow morning.
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What’s it like teaching BTEC Music in a special school? (Part 1)
Invisibility is a common problem in our work. Loads of people – including many in the music sector – simply haven’t heard of us; and if they have, their knowledge is sketchy at best.
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‘…good in places, and distinctly optimistic…’ (apologies to Henley Review, section 1.10)
I’ve read the Henley Review (no government researchers to brief me…) and I’m feeling very positive!
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‘On coalitions…’
Coalitions are, obviously, much in vogue in this country at the moment. Despite the oncoming train that is the October 20th announcement on spending cuts, the public appears to be, in the main, relatively content with the Conservative/ Liberal pact.
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Music for music’s sake, or something else…?
What is music for? In a recent Q&A for the upcoming NAME conference, Dick Hallam, National Music Participation Director, was asked why he believed music education is important for all […]
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Wonderful Support for our Curriculum Development Initiative (CDI)
We recently received a very generous donation, made in memory of Jason Morris, to support the development of Drake Music’s Curriculum Development Initiative.
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“It’s the creative, dynamic music teachers, stupid”*
(* Apologies to Bill Clinton campaign strategist James Carville) What is holding back increased participation and accreditation in music for disabled/SEN students in this country? It’s not the lack of […]
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Up and Running…..
Working as the Business Development Associate I’m really pleased to see this fab new website up and running.
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Inclusive by design? The future of Music departments
The music department in my first music teaching job in Bristol was situated on the second floor, not much use for students using wheelchairs (nor for delivery firms bringing up […]