Music
Develop your school's young musicians with the help of our
music guidance and resource section.
The Music Manifesto
Launched in July 2004, the Music Manifesto is a coalition of partners who have pledged
to support music education in practical ways. Government has signed up, along
with companies and other organisations, and schools can also submit pledges to show how they intend to enhance their
pupils' lives through music education.
On 16 November 2005, Schools Minister Andrew Adonis and Culture Minister David Lammy announced that three of the country's leading music organistations will share in £2 million for the development of a range of innovative projects. Read the full press notice.
The second Music Manifesto report was published on 18 October 2006. It lays out a clear path for getting all young people involved in making music, whatever their background or ability.
Key Stage 2 music CPD programme
DCSF are making £23 million available in 2007/8 to encourage the
development of whole-class instrumental and vocal programmes. A part of this
funding has been retained to provide a national CPD programme for teachers involved in the
delivery of music at Key Stage 2, which will be provided by the Open University
and Trinity Guildhall. Places on the programme are free and are open to
classroom teachers, teaching assistants, instrumental/vocal teachers and
community musicians. Download a leaflet with
information on the programme.
You can download the Key Stage 2 guidance for instrumental and vocal tuition here (revised for September 2007).
Schemes of work for music
Sources of essential information:
- National Curriculum's programme of study
- QCA/DCSF's schemes of work for music at Key Stages 1 and 2 and Key Stage 3
Music as an entitlement at Key Stage 4
Entitlement areas were introduced in September 2004 as part of
the Government's 14 to 19 reforms. One of the four entitlements is the arts
which includes music.
Music colleges and specialist school status
Any maintained secondary school in England can apply to be designated as a specialist school in one of ten specialist areas, including
music. Schools focusing on music will be known as Music
Colleges. Read about the characteristics of a music college and find out about the
application process.
Global music lesson plans from Oxfam
Oxfam has launched a series of free online
lesson plans to help young people explore and create music from around the
world.
Help with specialist tuition for gifted children
From September 2004 exceptionally talented children will be able to
receive grants for specialist tuition at existing junior departments of music
conservatories and four new centres for advanced training. The grants are being
made available as part of the Music and Dance scheme.
Changes to the charging regulations for music tuition
The new charging regulations for music
tuition, which came into force on 01 September 2007 will open up opportunities
to provide greater access for pupils to pursue vocal or instrumental
tuition.
Teaching in England
As well as support material that will help the transition to working
in an English school, this area of TeacherNet contains information for overseas teachers looking for guidance and resources to
help deliver music lessons.
ICT in music learning
Teachers wishing to integrate ICT into their music lessons can find
information for Key Stages 1 to 3 on the National Curriculum in Action website.
Teachers' recommendations
Forums and chat rooms are a great way to share ideas with fellow music
teachers and pick up tips. The Education Forum hosts discussions on all
curriculum subjects — Join its music forum to chat about music curriculum issues, pick up
useful site suggestions and ask for advice.
Assembly ideas
See TeacherNet's assembly plan on Mozart aimed at Year 1 to Year 6 or search the assembly database for more
ideas.
Teachers TV
Don't forget that Teachers TV offers a wealth of resources for teachers,
including curriculum-based programmes for use in the classroom.
Useful websites and organisations
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Arts Council
Providing investment, funding, research and support for projects and initiatives, Arts Council exists to help develop the Arts in England. -
DCSF's Music and Dance scheme
(including Choir Schools Scholarship Scheme)
The Music and Dance scheme gives exceptionally talented children access to the best specialist music and dance training available. - Music for Youth
This educational charity aims to offer young musicians opportunities to perform by organising a series of festivals and concerts around the country. -
Music Education Council
The MEC is the umbrella body for all organisations involved in music education in the UK, and aims to promote and raise awareness of music education. -
Smart Music
Although this website is still in its early stages, there is a range of resources for Primary and Secondary education, as well as a section on teacher training. - Youth
Music
This national charity provides support, opportunities and resources for young music-makers of all ages living in areas of economic disadvantage.
Don't forget you can also search for resources by subject in TeacherNet's useful sites directory.
Last updated: 05 September 2007
