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

Posts from February 2023

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Play time: the benefit of music in schools

Posted on 28th February 2023 at 12:22
This month, we hear from PPL PRS, the organisation behind TheMusicLicence – a key factor in allowing schools to play recorded music.  
 
They explore the impact music can have for children’s development, and tell us why TheMusicLicence is so important for schools and musicians alike. 
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Celebrating The Dark Side of the Moon – a 50-year legacy

Posted on 15th February 2023 at 15:46
Photo by KarleHorn - source: Wikimedia Commons 
On 1 March 1973, Pink Floyd firmly cemented their place in music history when they released The Dark Side of the Moon. It was an introspective concept album that was also technically ambitious, featuring experimental synthesiser sounds, tape loops and philosophical quotes as part of the music’s many layers. That may not sound like a recipe for popular success, but today it’s one of the best-selling albums of all time, beloved by critics and music fans around the globe. 
 
As the music world celebrates the record’s 50th anniversary, we look at how it was created, and what’s behind its enduring popularity. 
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