SIR JAMES MACMILLAN CBE

The Scottish Association for Music Education (SAME) is pleased to announce the appointment
of Sir James MacMillan CBE as its Honorary President.

SAME is both delighted and honoured that Sir James has agreed to accept this role. We look
forward to continuing our collaboration with Sir James and we are confident that this will be of
great benefit to our continued work in supporting music education in Scotland.

Sir James has had a lifelong commitment to mentoring young composers from primary schools
through to post-graduate level and beyond. His Cumnock Tryst festival is dedicated to
commissioning and encouraging up and coming composers. Through The Tryst he continues
his work in secondary schools, bringing some great musicians in to work with teenagers.
The Scottish Association for Music Education (established in 1998) is the professional association
which represents all those involved in music education in Scotland and aims ‘to advance the
education of the children attending schools in Scotland in all aspects of music.’

SAME’s work covers all stages and levels of music education, both formal and informal. SAME has
some 1,500 members, mostly in Scotland but with a smattering of colleagues across the UK
and a fair number of people in a variety of other countries. Membership is open to all who
are involved in any aspect of music education and is free of cost.

Sir James said:

“I’m delighted that the Scottish Association for Music Education has invited me to become their Honorary President. I share with them an acute commitment and resolve to maintain and improve music provision in Scotland’s schools, and to continue encouraging our young people to find ever more fulfilment in their engagement with the power of music. I feel that composers especially have a lot to bring to this vital discussion.”

SAME looks forward to collaborations and the shared vision of bringing the hugely important
world of music to the young people of Scotland.
December 2023
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