The Music Workshop Company Blog

Each month the Music Workshop Company publishes two blogs. One blog, written by the MWC team addresses a key issue in Music Education or gives information about a particular genre or period of music. The other blog is written by a guest writer, highlighting good practice or key events in Music Education. We hope you enjoy reading the blogs.

To contribute as a guest writer please email Maria@music-workshop.co.uk

The Joy of Music

Posted on 14th July 2021 at 17:32

The last 15 months have been difficult for musicians, with many losing their usual income streams, unable to perform, unable to engage with others through live music, whether as performer or teacher.

As the live music scene, both in the professional and amateur realms, gradually re-opens, we reflect on our love of live music.

Image: Eric Nopanen, Unsplash

Celebrating Canada’s musicians – part 2

Posted on 30th June 2021 at 12:18

This is the second and final part of our blog which celebrates Canadian artists in recognition of Canada Day.

We celebrate the work of popular artists Celine Dion, k-os and Grimes, as well as up and coming new artists.

Celebrating Canada’s musicians – part 1

Posted on 18th June 2021 at 17:26

The 1st of July is Canada Day! Canada Day marks the anniversary of Canadian confederation in 1867 when the North American provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada joined together.

To celebrate this year’s Canada Day, we are sharing our favourite Canadian musicians and showcasing some incredible newcomers in this 2-part blog (part 2 coming soon!).

Report - Music: a guide for governing boards (2021)

Posted on 30th May 2021 at 17:30

On 28th May 2021, Arts Council England, in partnership with the National Governors Association (NGA) and Music Mark, published an updated guide to music education for School Governors.

Having School Governors who are supportive of Arts Education is vital for maintaining access to and high standards for Cultural Education in schools.

Here is our overview of the report and our top tips on embedding and showcasing music in your school.

Music in the Family – A Celebration of Musical Parents and Siblings for International Day of Families

Posted on 15th May 2021 at 11:00

On May 15 each year, the UN celebrates its International Day of Families. The day honours the importance of family. And in 2021, its focus is the role of digital technologies in social development.

For this International Day of Families, we’re exploring famous families from the music history books.

Image: Paige Cody, Unsplash

Aspire: The Power of the Arts to Transform Learners’ Lives

Posted on 30th April 2021 at 16:50

On Saturday 24th April 2021, educators, artists and others passionate about arts education, met online to share good practice, pick up top tips and celebrate creativity and the arts.

Dr. Emma Kell and the Aspire team put together a vibrant programme of speakers and writer to create and share content across the day. The event was brilliantly captured by graphic recorder, Rebecca Osborne. This material is currently still available, and we wanted to share some of the great work of the contributors.