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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 15h

Music Mark members are invited to join Etio and Music Mark for a 90-minute Big Meet to explore the National Centre for Arts Education (NCAE) 💡 🗓️ 13th October 2026 ⏰️ 11am - 12.30pm 🎟️ Book your place: tinyurl.com/yhw3284b

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Instrumental Network Meeting 🎵 Bringing vocal and instrumental tutors together from across the UK, this group provides an opportunity to connect, share experiences and tackle professional isolation. 📆 5 October 2026 | 4 March 2027 | 15 June 2027 🎟️ Free to attend 🔗: tinyurl.com/2r5neuy4

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy International Podcast day! 🎙️ We are excited to announce the launch of Series 3 of the Music Mark Podcast!🚀 🔗 Listen now: www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast/ ⚠️ : This episode covers the safeguarding of Children and sensitive topics such as child exploitation and abuse are discussed.

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join dabbledoo for this spooky session as they talk you through their free Halloween resource packs for Primary School aged children! 🎃 🗓️ 1st October 2026 🎟️: tinyurl.com/4jfjcaee

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 Introducing… our new Guide to Music Outreach! 🎶 Through music outreach, you can use your expertise to inspire the next generation and help ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, has the opportunity to experience the joy of music. 📖 Access for FREE: tinyurl.com/5am2wfn7

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣 Join us for Series 3 of Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education! We’re excited to announce that the first episode of the Music Mark Podcast will be live this week! 🎧 In the meantime, give our season trailer a listen below. 🎙️ tinyurl.com/4f24tkbe

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🎓 Join the conversation around the future of primary music education! 💬 Join us for our regular meeting with professionals involved in training the next generation of primary teachers, helping us better understand teacher training across the UK and support the sector 💡 🔗: tinyurl.com/bd6uznym

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Join Andy Hind for a High Impact Senior Leadership programme, created especially for Heads of Service and Senior Leaders working across music education 🚀 🎶 📅 7 October 2026 – 23 March 2027 (visit our website for the full list of dates) 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ : tinyurl.com/5zes3d2p

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Instrumental Teaching in Specialist Schools: Getting It Right 🌟 Join Ben Sellers for the first session in the New Directions in Inclusive Music Series, exploring how we can develop expertise in specialist school settings💡 📅 8 October 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️: tinyurl.com/3b3n9mvp

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📹️ Hear from Ruth Morgan professional coach, trainer and facilitator about the exciting sessions she is running with us this academic year 🌟 Ruth’s sessions will explore practical tools and strategies to help music educators navigate challenges: 🎟️ Book onto one of her sessions now: buff.ly/F3zIWuQ

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We were recently joined by Mia from Aim High Accountants, for a session on Making Tax Digital – the new way to report income to HMRC 💰 Music Mark members are able to book a 30-min initial consultation with Mia. 🔗 Watch the full video: www.musicmark.org.uk/resources/ma...

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Making Tax Digital | Music Mark

Watch our 2026 video explainer, with Aim High, of Making Tax Digital – the new way to report income to HMRC.

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How does child-led play shape early years music?💡 We spoke to Magic Acorns’ Sophie Fox and Dr Jessica Pitt about how child-led musical play supports connection, curiosity and inclusive practice ahead of their session at the Music Mark Conference 2026 🎶 🔗 : tinyurl.com/26tdwaza

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🔎 Research Short: How Informal Learning Improves Music Education Our Research and Data Manager Dr Kerry Bunkhall spoke with Dr Anna Mariguddi about her recent publication, ‘Informal Learning in Music Education: Exploring Theory in Practice’. 🔗 Discover more: tinyurl.com/y5fa7fkf

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🌟 Inspiring Futures Led by Andy Hind, this Music Mark Professional Learning Community supports established senior leaders in music education to strengthen their leadership capacity and strategic thinking. 📅 6 October 2026 | 2 February 2027 | 28 April 2027 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ : tinyurl.com/35jrhp5r

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Learn to Play 🎵 For the past three years, Sheffield Music Hub has taken part in Music for All’s annual Learn to Play campaign, helping children, young people and families discover the joy of making music through free taster lessons, workshops and group activities 🌟 🔗: tinyurl.com/bpazfvmh

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🏆 Nominations are still OPEN for the 2026 Music Mark Awards! The Music Mark Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations championing inclusive, accessible and high-quality music education for young people across the UK 🎶 ⏰ Deadline now extended to 21st September. 🔗: tinyurl.com/4c4c5kw8

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📣 Calling all Music Mark industry partners! Have you made the most of the sponsorship opportunities available at the Music Mark Conference 2026? 🔗 For more information, take a look at our Annual Conference 2026 Pitch Deck: tinyurl.com/bdkannd7

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Make the most of our Annual Conference! 💡 As we get ready for Music Mark Conference 2026, Music Mark Board Member Charlotte Payne, Head of Music at Inspiring Music in Central Bedfordshire, shares how she plans to make the most of the two-day event 🎶 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/bdevn2ex

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What’s coming up in the I.D.E.A.L Network?🎶 📹️ Sam Stimpson, founder of SLS360, shares details of the exciting I.D.E.A.L Network events we have lined up for you this term! Join us online for a fantastic programme of sessions. 🔗 Book your place now via the link: www.musicmark.org.uk/events/

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

AHRC Hub for Public Engagement for Music Research Showcase 🎶 Our Research & Data Manager, Dr Kerry Bunkhall, and Social Media & Content Officer, Ella attended the AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research Showcase at Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff. 🔗 Discover more here: tinyurl.com/yweecmcw

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What does Artificial intelligence mean for those of us working at the forefront of inclusive practice in music education? 🖥️ Join SLS 360’s Sam Stimpson and Alicja Depka from Speed Admin to discuss how AI may be used for good and promote inclusion in educational settings. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/59z6rtbu

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our Higher Education conference will be BACK for 2027! 🎓️ Following the success of our first HE conference in Cardiff, we are excited to announce that we will be holding our 2027 Higher Education conference on the 6th May at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester 🎶 🗓️ Save the date!

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Become a Mental Health First Aider with Soundcastle 💛 In this course you’ll explore useful, accessible ways to support yourself and others and gain your FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health qualification. 📅 16th & 23rd September 2026 ⏰ 1pm–5pm 🔗: tinyurl.com/mu5pkdb3

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Are you a music educator with experience of teaching Early Years in schools? 🎶 You are invited to take part in a short survey about early years music education. It is part of a research project at the University of Oxford and should take around 15 minutes to complete. 🔗 : tinyurl.com/2scjpsje

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Taking stock of music education 🎶 As we prepare for a new academic year, Music Mark is reflecting on the health of music education in schools - where we are, where we want to be, and what lies ahead. 🔗 Read more here: tinyurl.com/3x9rpmav

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Where Is Music Education Heading in 2026/27? | Music Mark

An outline of curriculum reform, funding, workforce pressures, qualifications and signs of sector resilience in the UK Music Education sector

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣 Introducing our new Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer McKie. We sat down with Jennifer to hear how she’s settling into her new role, discover more about her journey in music education, and find out what she’s looking forward to as Music Mark begins this exciting new chapter. tinyurl.com/362pcaxb

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

👋Meet Alan Cameron– Director at Cameron International Coaching, Former Head of Music Service, Former Education Adviser at Spotify/Soundtrap 🎥 Watch the video to hear how Alan can support you through our coaching programme. 🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/5d3dft7t

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ready to elevate your leadership? 🚀 Join Andy Hind for a High Impact Senior Leadership programme, designed specifically for Heads of Service and Senior Leaders across music education. 📅 7 October 2026 – 23 March 2027 (see our website for full dates list) 🎟️ tinyurl.com/5n6wkamj

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Leading arts and education organisations have co-signed a statement to the Department for Education and DCMS, coordinated by The Arts and Minds Campaign, calling on the Government to go further to fully restore the status of arts subjects in schools. 🔗 Read more here:

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

How can students build rhythm confidently? 🎵 Rhythm can be tricky for students, but Play With Rhythm! by Paul Harris offers practical ways to help students internalise pulse, understand rhythm, and develop confidence in timing. 💡Discover more: tinyurl.com/yfxntews

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Applications are still open for our Opening Doors Conference Bursary! 🎶 We’re offering up to six fully funded places at our Annual Conference 2026 for individuals who may otherwise be unable to attend. 🔗Application deadline - 6th September 2026: conference.musicmark.org.uk

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🤝 Meet our Industry Partner: Youth Music 🎶 Youth Music is a charity supporting the next generation to transform their lives through music. They believe every young person should have the opportunity to access, create and enjoy music. 🔗 Find out more: www.youthmusic.org.uk

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎧 S2.3 Music in Early Childhood: Why It Matters Nicola Burke explores why removing the label “musical” from conversations with early childhood educators can help break down barriers and encourage greater confidence in using sound and music in early learning settings 🎶 🔗: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🏆 Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 Music Mark Awards! The awards will be presented at the Music Mark Annual Conference in Liverpool on 16 November 2026. ⏰ Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 11 September. 🔗 Submit your nomination: tinyurl.com/rn7xe5xn Questions? info@musicmark.org.uk

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

👋 Meet Sarah Atter Sarah is a freelancer with a multi-faceted portfolio career, from playing and teaching, coaching and examining, to workshop delivery and project management. She is passionate about working in a diverse way with many different people. 🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/yaf4vtt3

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're proud to have been awarded Positive Planet's Bronze Certification in recognition of our ongoing commitment to sustainability 🌱 This recognition is a milestone, but we know the journey doesn't end here. We're committed to learning, improving, and doing more to create a sustainable future 💡

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

In this episode of the Music Mark Podcast, our Schools Manager Abi is joined by Kirsten Cunningham, Assistant Head Teacher at the three-time Platinum Artsmark award-winning Horfield Primary, to explore what makes a truly creative curriculum 🎶 🔗Tune in now: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Senedd Cymru's Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee is inviting views on the key priorities for the Seventh Senedd to help shape its strategic planning and forward work programme 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🔗Have your say via the online consultation here: tinyurl.com/2rh54tyh

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Consultation: Priorities for the Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people. Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh...

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Don’t miss the final #MusicMarkPodcast episode of series 2! 🎶 In this final episode we explore the therapeutic impacts of music with Music Therapist Graeme Davis and Music Education and Arts Leader Jane Bryant. 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

After nearly a decade as CEO of Music Mark, Bridget Whyte reflected at our Summer Summit on the journey so far - sharing what brought her to the role and the advice she's passing on to Jennifer McKie ahead of her taking up the position in mid-August 🎶 🔗: tinyurl.com/3pa28vcv

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Summer Summit! ☀️ From a thought-provoking Cambridge-style debate, to incredible live performances and insightful presentations, the day was a fantastic celebration of music education 🎶 It was also a special moment for Music Mark, as we celebrated CEO Bridget Whyte 🥂

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🤝 Meet our Industry Partner: Specialised Travel 🎶 Specialised Travel is the longest running concert tour company in the UK. Part of the ACEFA Global Network, their accomplished musicians and travel experts provide access to the best venues and performance opportunities. 🔗: stct.co.uk

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our final #MusicMarkPodcast episode of series 2 is out now! 🎶 🎧 S2.5 Music Therapy In this final episode we explore the therapeutic impacts of music with Music Therapist Graeme Davis and Music Education and Arts Leader Jane Bryant. 🔗Listen here: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📣 Our 2026 Annual Conference programme is now live! The programme features live performances, inspiring keynote speaker Briana Pegado, exciting workshops, and more than 14 breakout sessions 🎶 🔗View the full programme, explore session details, and secure your place: tinyurl.com/4nndhca7

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

📣 Music for All is delighted to announce that Learn to Play returns from 8–11 October 2026 🎶 Music providers who champion inclusivity and are passionate about widening access to music are greatly encouraged to sign up. 🔗https://www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-play-providers/

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

👋 Meet Rona Topaz - Freelance Singer, Vocal Coach, Choir Leader We’re excited to have Rona as part of our Music Mark mentoring team. 🎥 Watch the video to hear how Rona can support you through our mentoring programme. 🔗Find out more about Music Mark Mentoring: tinyurl.com/yaf4vtt3

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Opening Doors Conference Bursary! 🎶 We’re offering up to six fully funded places at our Annual Conference 2026 for individuals who may otherwise be unable to attend. 🔗Find out more via the link: tinyurl.com/3xxxbtvf

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Are you making the most of your Music Mark membership? 🎶 Did you know we have a wide range of exclusive offers, discounts and promotions that you can explore to support your work in music education? 🔗View our member offers: tinyurl.com/yfk82wkd

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In this joint letter to the Secretary of State for Education, Music Mark, the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), and the Music Teachers’ Association (MTA) call on the government to reverse recent decisions affecting music teacher recruitment. 🔗 Read the full letter here:

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Joint letter calls for action on music teacher recruitment | Music Mark

The government has frequently spoken of its ambition to revitalise music in schools, but schools urgently need more music teachers if they are to deliver the government’s ambitions for music education....

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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

To mark the launch of Early Years | A Common Approach, we spoke with Ju Birchall, a member of the Steering Group, about the development of our new Early Years resources and how they can support practitioners who are new to working with this age group 🎶 🔗 Read the Q&A:

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How to Inspire Children with Early Years Music | Music Mark

Ju Birchall shares insights from the development process of Music Mark's 'Early Years | A Common Approach' and advice for using the resources in practice.

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