The EIS is currently campaigning against cuts to Instrumental Music Services and highlighting the imperative for the Scottish Government’s 2021 manifesto commitments to be implemented. The campaign builds on work that has been ongoing in this area for several years and aligns closely with the Stand Up for Quality Education campaign.

The IMT campaign includes:

• A dedicated space on the EIS website for campaign materials – Stand Up for Quality Instrumental Music Education
• A public petition opposing cuts to Instrumental Music Services. We would be grateful if you could add your support by signing the petition at IMT Petition – No to cuts in Instrumental Music Services
• New IMT briefings for Councillors and MSPs – the briefings highlight the significant concerns that the EIS has about the ongoing erosion of Instrumental Music Services in Scotland and the lack of progress on implementing the SNP Manifesto commitments on instrumental music tuition.

The manifesto commitments are:

• To ensure instrumental music lessons are delivered free of charge, abolishing fees for music and arts education, including instrumental music tuition in schools
• To mainstream music, including instrumental music tuition, as a core subject in Scotland’s education system
• To deliver GTCS registration for Scotland’s school-based instrumental music teachers – creating a professionally-recognised national music teaching force.