Publications

NAME NEW BOOK:  Musical Pathways

Edited by Chris Harrison & Lis McCullough

This book provides a fascinating insight into the many and varied pathways followed by a wide range of musicians and educators.  It shows there is no single route to musical achievement or enjoyment, and emphasises the importance of keeping open as many pathways as possible.  The stories it contains make for fascinating and absorbing reading and will provide inspiration for anyone following their own musical pathway or giving guidance to others.   To order a copy click here.

NAME produces a wide range of publications.  Overall they provide materials which inform, support, guide and challenge the work of all working in music education. We do not publish classroom resources , as these are already produced in sufficient quantity by commercial publishers.  Our publications include:

• Books
• Information Bulletins
  
• NAME Magazine
• Postbag
  
• Occasional Papers

A book, often linked to the theme of the Annual Conference, is published each year, often linked to the theme of the Annual Conference. These books focus on relevant and current issues, linking practice to research and discussion, and draw on the expertise of a wide range of contributors, including NAME members. Topics include singing, composing, ICT, assessment, transition between phases of education, special needs, inclusive approaches to teaching music, partnership, and musical development.

One Information Bulletin is published each year in order to provide information on a relevant current issue.

Three issues of the NAME Magazine are produced each year, one of which serves as the Annual Conference report. These journals provide a very wide range of authoritative articles on the work of members and other key figures in music education, in such areas as working with artists, classroom curriculum practice, research findings, current projects and initiatives, instrumental teaching, and many others.

Postbag is produced online four times a year to give the latest detailed information on all current matters.

Occasional Papers. This format is sometimes used to provide more detailed information and guidance on significant current issues. The first addresses the implications of PPA for music and more will be published if they are needed.

Costs of publications
All members receive free copies of Postbag (by email), NAME Magazine, Occasional Papers and the annual Bulletin. They can purchase publications at a reduced price.

Non-members can purchase copies of  Bulletins, NAME Magazine and books.

All publications can be ordered on this website.   Stated prices are inclusive of postage and packing.  Additional postage will be charged on orders from outside the UK.   If you wish an order to be sent outside the UK please email admin@name.org.uk for confirmation of the total cost. 

If you wish to negotiate a price for 10 or more copies contact the NAME Business Manager at admin@name.org.uk or on 01629 760791