News
A roundup of news and updates from across the MEPG partnership.
St Mary's Music School has launched two new vocal programmes for first study singers; the Changing Voices Programme and the Senior Vocal programme.
St Mary's Music School's annual Spring Concert will be taking place on 27 March in the beautiful St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Palmerston Place.
Come and Sing! In 2024, The Cumnock Tryst is celebrating its 10th birthday and as part of our celebrations, we are delighted to invite singers from all over Scotland and beyond to a special day of music-making in the heart of East Ayrshire.
A group of Youth Music organisations in North Edinburgh are working together to organise a young bands night with a youth let panel discussion called 'Support Your Scene' that will investigate how we can support live music in Edinburgh.
LMNS Early Years Music Workshops with Mairi McGillivray and Katie Allen, organised by the University of Glasgow. The folk duo will host two workshops on Saturday 10th February, offering a day of musical fun for the wee ones.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal delivers in communities (Fèisean) and school settings (Fèisgoil) and a round-up of some of our current and upcoming music-based activity follows: Fèisean: Summer 2022 Tha sàmhradh trang air fàire agus na Fèisean ag ullachadh airson na prìomh thachartasan aca, a’ mhor-chuid airson a’ chiad uair bho 2019. Bidh cothroman aig òigridh oideachadh […]
This project is aimed for musicians who are Grades 4-8 (aged 14-21) and the young people are split into two separate groups. One is for musicians who work closely with our RSNO Musicians throughout the year and the other is for programmers who help to set-up the final showcase concert behind the scenes. Throughout the […]
Kodály Summer School Our annual NYCOS Kodály Summer School is back! We welcome delegates from across the globe to find out more about the Kodály approach to music education and network with colleagues over a comprehensive choice of community classes, group lessons, individual sessions and fun inspiring evening activities. 31 July 2022 – 5 August […]
June is Pride month, and the ISM is celebrating all LGBTQ+ people working in the music sector. Their new page highlights articles, playlists, and groups celebrating the LGBTQ+ music community, as well as support helplines and information about the ISM’s campaign against discrimination in music. Find out more: https://www.ism.org/lgbtq-in-music
The ISM’s new survey on ‘discrimination in the music sector’ is open to everyone who works within the UK music sector, including music educators, and covers all protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010. It is anonymous and only takes a few minutes to complete. The results will help to ensure that all music […]
The Welsh National Plan for Music Education was released on 17 May. Measures in the plan, which take effect in September, include: Funding trebled, with £13.5m invested over the next three years A review of music tutors’ terms and conditions A ‘First Experiences’ programme to offer children in primary schools a minimum of half a […]
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) is looking for an energetic Engagement Officer for a fixed term, full time appointment for 13 months to manage and deliver a wide portfolio of engagement projects taking place during 2022-23. This is an exciting opportunity to join the SCO’s Creative Learning Team – the focus of the Engagement Officer’s […]
Free Schools Concert Tuesday 20 September | Musselburgh Brunton TheatreWednesday 21 September | Troon Town HallThursday 22 September | Dumfries Easterbrook Hall All concerts at 1 – 2.15pm. Immerse (previously known as Masterworks) is SCO’s flagship full-orchestra project that enables upper secondary school music pupils to experience the excitement of a live orchestra up close […]
Free Music Workshops for Young Musicians aged 16-23yrs from Chamber Music Scotland and The Sound Lab
Improv Ensemble are running two free workshops in July for young musicians aged 16-23yrs in the Glasgow area funded by Chamber Music Scotland in association with The Sound Lab. Travel costs for participants will be covered and lunches provided. The music intensives will be held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, with a final performance at CCA, Glasgow. Workshop 1 […]
Tuesday 14th June 7pm at The Queen’s Hall Edinburgh Following the award-winning success of Diversions in 2019, Drake Music Scotland and the Hebrides Ensemble are excited to announce their new concert Echoes celebrating disabled composers and showcasing 9 brand new works commissioned for the occasion. It takes place in Edinburgh’s renowned Queen’s Hall on Tuesday 14th […]
Figurenotes is an alternative form of notation that uses colour and shape to show pitch and rhythm.The adaptability and instant accessibility of this notation produces incredible results while making students feel confident and motivated. Along with our revolutionary notation software which is now web-based, we offer an abundance of resources in our FAM (Figurenotes Accessible Music) Hub […]
Every Copy Counts is a campaign to raise awareness of the SPML and the requirements. Teachers can access a range of information, guidance and resources to support them with meeting the terms of the licence, including drop-in events to have any questions answered.