Opinion
Crisis or opportunity?
20 May 2010
As the purse strings are held ever tighter, we need to be flexible in our working patterns and practices, says Jeremy Jackman.
Making music accessible
20 May 2010
Beth Fagg considers the changing role of the private teacher and the importance of professional development.
The Art of Listening
20 May 2010
In his Presidential address, Kenneth Ian Hÿtch explores the art of listening.
The isle is full of noises
5 May 2010
At a time of great change, Professor Jonathan Stephens urges support for music educators as they seek to encourage young people’s musical development.
Assessing assessment
22 January 2010
Recent issues of Music Journal have included letters which raise important issues regarding the way assessment is handled in public exams in music. Bill Tomkins discusses why this is such a complex issue.
Music teacher professionalism and its enemies
8 December 2009
John Finney argues that government intervention and regulation has eroded the professional status of music teachers.
The value of choir schools
3 August 2009
Stephen Cleobury argues that choral foundations should continue to play a full part in music education, alongside newer initiatives.
Equipping for life
1 June 2009
Robert Marsh argues that educators should broaden pupils’ horizons and not shy away from placing classical music at the heart of learning.
Challenging times
1 June 2009
In hard economic times, Paul Max Edlin says performers and composers must think and act differently
An informed professional
1 June 2009
Elizabeth Goddard encourages private teachers to reflect on their work and take pride in their professionalism
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