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How powerful is music?
8 December 2009
Susan Hallam reveals music’s impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people.
The Change of Seasons
25 November 2009
Twenty years on, can one view Nigel Kennedy’s recording of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as a catalyst for change in the classical recording business? Marius Carboni investigates.
The LSO today
24 November 2009
In the first of two articles about the London Symphony Orchestra, Michael A Kennedy visits their offices to find out what digital and commercial innovations the Orchestra undertakes to deliver its mission ‘to bring great music to the widest possible range of people’.
The St Cecilia myth
25 October 2009
Roderick Swanston delves into the history of our patron saint of music.
A Promenade for youth
20 October 2009
In the run up to this year's Schools Prom concerts, Lincoln Abbotts gives us an overview of Music for Youth’s work.
Musical Futures
24 September 2009
Some teachers were sceptical when the Musical Futures initiative brought ‘informal learning’ to their classrooms. Six years on, Abigail D’Amore gives a progress report.
Helping musicians save their careers
1 September 2009
The ISM is making a substantial contribution to support the work of BAPAM, a national charity that helps performers who experience health problems related to their work. Naomi Wayne introduces BAPAM’s work and tells one musician’s story.
Live the Experience!
1 August 2009
Professional orchestras in England took live music to 40% of the country’s school children last year. Fiona Harvey tells us why and outlines orchestras’ ambitions to go further.
Supporting musicians in the recession
1 July 2009
As the world faces the most severe recession in many decades, Caroline Aldred, ISM Members Fund Officer who is also our Legal Services Manager, outlines ways in which we can help you weather the storm and points to other sources of potential support.
All shook up: How pop came to be taken seriously
1 June 2009
Peter Nickol explores the development of pop music during the 50s and 60s
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