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British public backs music education
26 February 2010
Ninety-one per cent of adults in Britain want children to have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument at school, according to ISM research.
ISM honours music education pioneer
2 March 2010
ISM gives its Distinguished Musician Award to John Stephens OBE for his pioneering work in music education.
V&A instrument gallery: museum responds to ISM concerns
17 February 2010
We have written to the Director of London's Victoria & Albert Museum, Sir Mark Jones, asking him to explain the museum's decision to close its musical instrument gallery. The museum has responded.
Last chance for live music
10 February 2010
The ISM is urging MPs to grab the opportunity to save live music when the Live Music Bill reaches the House of Commons.
Complete our fees survey now!
19 January 2010
Our new teaching fees questionnaire is now ready for you to complete online. Tell us how much you charge and help us to help you.
Snow days
11 January 2010
Should visiting music teachers be paid when schools are closed due to adverse weather? David Abrahams, our Head of Legal Services & Advocacy, offers some advice.
Vetting and Barring Scheme - further update
28 October 2009
Our latest guidance on the government's Vetting and Barring Scheme, and what it means for musicians.
ISM welcomes Cambridge Review
16 October 2009
The ISM has welcomed the Cambridge Primary Review, which highlights the importance of specialist teaching in music.
Music education questionnaire - the results
1 September 2009
Our survey of ISM music education professionals identified access to live musicians, better primary teacher training and free instrumental tuition for all as important priorities. Deborah Annetts outlines the findings, and explains what’s next.
When’s a musical not a musical?
6 July 2009
The ISM is delighted that a cellist who sued a theatre because its production of The Wizard of Oz used backing tapes instead of live musicians has won his case at Manchester County Court.
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