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- Protect Music Education. ISM conference 2014
- Nicolas Chisholm gives advice to headteachers. ISM conference 2014
- Julian Lloyd Webber concerns over proposed music funding cuts. ISM conference 2014
- Why should we protect music education? ISM Conference 2014
- Make Music Work event panel discussion: The idea’s the thing
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- Video: Which way now? GCSE music challenges and choices
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- Interview: Tips from music teacher Stephanie Reeve
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