ISM and ISM Trust music certificates 2017: headline findings
Derin Adebiyi, ISM's Public Affairs Officer, discusses the background, research and headline findings of this year's ISM and ISM Trust music certificates.
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Private teacher focus: Rachel Shirley
'At university, it felt like teaching was an inferior option – something you did if you “weren’t good enough” to be a performer.' Read about ISM member Rachel Shirley in the latest Private Teacher Focus post for the ISM blog.
Is there life after music teaching?
'In 2007, I took the big decision to retire from directing a busy school music department in London at the age of 56. After 34 years of full-time classroom teaching, it was a major wrench and took several months to adjust to the new lifestyle. How could they possibly manage without me?! Whatever would I do with myself?'
Historical performance opportunities for musicians
The Dulwich Music Festival is a relative newcomer to the amateur festival scene that has been active in the UK and internationally since the British and International Federation of Festivals was established in 1921. Find out more in this blog for the ISM.
Simone Willis: PhD Researcher in Musicians’ Stress and Wellbeing
Read about ISM member Simone Willis' PHD research into musicians' stress and wellbeing, and how you can get involved.
Small Street, Big Noise – The Save Womanby Street Campaign
Womanby Street is the beating heart of live music in Cardiff, Wales, and is now under threat. Learn about the Save Womanby Street campaign from Ewan Moor, co-founder and campaign manager.
The National Schools Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) would love to hear from you!
The annual course is seeking double bass players for its three orchestras.
