Announcements:
We need your views on future music development
Are you are parent? Are you a young person involved with music? Are you a school or a music provider wishing to become more involved with music making in Merton?
In response to the Government's recently published National Plan for Music Education, Merton Music Foundation will be reorganising its charitable services from 2012/13 to lead a new Music Education Hub that will provide enhanced music provision locally. The recommendation for local areas to develop music education ‘hubs’ came out of the Henley Review of Music Education. Hubs will ensure that every child aged 5-18 has the opportunity to sing and learn a musical instrument, as well as perform as part of an ensemble or choir. They will also allow young people to take their talent further – this might be with local ensembles or through partnerships with regional or nationally funded music organisations.
Further details on the new Merton Music Education Hub can be found here.
We need your views...
During 2011, we have had early discussions with existing partners to identify possible structures for a Music Education Hub and programmes that could be available from the required start date of September 2012. In order to have a clear overview, there is now the need to consult with everyone who is taking part in music making. As part of this process, we are seeking feedback and thoughts from pupils, parents/carers and schools on the opportunities for future music development across Merton. We are also interested to hear the views of potential new delivery partners who would like to become involved in music education provision in Merton. The data gathered will enable the new Music Education Hub to have a clearer picture of music education provision across the Borough and to identify potential areas of need for future development.
To take part in our online surveys, please click on the relevant links below:
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If you are a music provider you can write to us using our Contact form. Select the 'Contact us about Music Education Hubs' category and tell us all about your music offer.
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'The Importance of Music - The National Plan for Music Education' can be downloaded from our Merton Music Education Hub page.
