Music education in school
A great music education in school would include:
- at least one hour of classroom music teaching for key stages 1 to 3 (years 1 to 9)
- access to lessons across a range of instruments, and for singing
- opportunities to join your school choir or vocal group
- opportunities to join your school ensemble, band or group (such as an orchestra or rock band)
- opportunities to have your music heard – for example, in concerts, competitions or shows
- opportunities to go to live performances at least once a year
- opportunities to take music qualifications in secondary school – for example:
- GCSEs
- A levels
- vocational technical qualifications (VTQs)
- graded music exams
The hub offers a wide range of support to schools that include
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition
- Individual and small group instrumental and vocal tuition
- live music roadshows
- Voice Festivals
- EYFS training and festival
- Instrument hire/loan scheme
- School staff training CPD (both online and face-to-face)
- Support in delivering a quality music curriculum
Supporting documents and resources
Schools can access supportive documents and web sites here