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WE MAKE MUSIC SCOTLAND

Enriching living and enhancing learning through music education

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Apply for a We Make Music Schools Award

We Make Music Schools is a scheme that recognises and celebrates the rich variety of music-making activity taking place in primary and ASN schools across Scotland.

With Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, the Awards allow for progression as schools develop their programmes.

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Visit the We Make Music Companion

The Companion provides expert guidance to people of all ages and stages who want to make music. Use its search engine to access a broad range of tuition, guidance, local music groups, educational pathways and online resources. 

Our Vision

Scotland as a place where the transformative potential of music is valued, nurtured, and experienced by all

Our Aims

To promote equity of access to music provision
To foster quality learning experiences
To improve perceptions of the value of music
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Our Mission

To realise music’s potential to transform life chances

What We Do

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Join the The Scottish Instrumental Music Teachers Network, which connects and supports the music teaching sector.

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We Make Music Awards

Nationally recognised music awards for schools and young people, developed as part of our 5 Year Strategy.

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We Make Music Libraries

The Instrument Libraries are a brand new initiative aiming to get musical instruments into public libraries across Scotland.

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Scottish Young Musicians

A festival of music competitions open to school students in Scotland who sings or plays an instrument.

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Research & Advocacy

We carry out research and advocate strongly for the best music education in Scotland in all its forms.

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Projects & Events

Training for music educators, as well as projects and events to help people discover the joy of learning and playing music.

Resources

Our Resource Bank is a collection of guides, video tutorials, talks, research an more to help you develop your music education practice

Join our mailing list

Every month we send out the latest news, events and opportunities for the music education sector in Scotland.

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