ISM Chief Executive appointed chair of MEC

MEC is the UK’s umbrella body for all organisations involved with music education. With over 100 member organisations, MEC lobbies and advocates on behalf of music education. The ISM is the professional body for musicians in the UK, representing the interests of over 5,500 members through campaigns, legal support and advice.

John Witchell, from the Federation of Music Services and former MEC Chair stated: ‘I am delighted with the appointment of Deborah Annetts as the new Chair of the Music Education Council. It is vital that the music education sector presents a united voice to decision makers during these challenging times, and Deborah’s wealth of experience and knowledge in campaigning will greatly assist MEC in reaching our aim of developing a sustainable and inclusive music education system.’

Deborah Annetts said: ‘Congratulations to everyone who stood for election and thank you to those who voted for me. I am delighted to have been elected and am looking forward to working with the music education sector and beyond to promote what we do.’

‘The Music Education Council plays a vital role in supporting all aspects of music education. I look forward to working closely with the Executive Committee and the MEC membership to develop partnerships and make the case for music education in all its forms.’

Karen Brock from Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service has also been elected as Vice-Chair. Deborah Annetts takes over from John Witchell, Chief Executive of the Federation of Music Services.

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Notes to editors

1. The Music Education Council (MEC) believes in universal inclusion and access to a quality, sustained, progressive and personalised lifelong music education in school, community and home. Integration and creativity are at the heart of music education alongside effective collaborations and partnerships. Website: www.mec.org.uk

The MEC Executive Committee consists of:

Officers
Chair Deborah Annetts, Incorporated Society of Musicians
Vice-Chair Karen Brock, Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service
Hon-Treasurer Bill Martin, Yamaha

Executive Committee
Lincoln Abbotts, Music for Youth
Nick Beach, Trinity College London
Richard Crozier, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Kathryn Deane, Sound Sense
Chris Harrison, National Association of Music Educators
Nick Howdle, Youth Music
James Hutchinson, Association of British Orchestras/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Jones, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
Dorothy Nancekievill, Wells Cathedral School
Fiona Pendreigh, Devon Learning Partnership
Diane Widdison, Musicians’ Union
Katherine Zeserson The Sage Gateshead

2. The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians. We promote the art of music and the interests of professional musicians through campaigns, support and practical advice. We are a wholly independent non profit making organisation founded in 1882. Without political interference or financial imperatives we express robust and authoritative views which champion both music and professional musicians. Our members come from all branches of the profession – performers, composers, teachers, music therapists, academics and advisers. We also have other levels of membership for students and those just starting out in the profession as well as for bodies such as schools, conservatoires and orchestras and those who simply want to support our work as advocates of music.

Contact

Elizabeth Fulton, Press Officer, T: 020 7079 1201, E: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: www.ism.org
Twitter: ISM_music
Facebook: Incorporated Society of Musicians

For details about MEC please contact Fiona Harvey, Administrator, E: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), M: 07957 482814

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