review

Arts Council England (ACE) has commissioned a review of the contribution of Arts Council funded organisations to music opportunities for children and young people. Burns Owen Partnership last year undertook a piece of research to help ACE establish a clear overview of the contribution that the Arts Council's funded organisations make to music opportunities for children and young people in England.

NAME are about to begin a review process of NAME publications, including:

-       Books

-       Bulletins

-       Magazine

-       Postbag

I've been asked to write an article or news item about music education in Wales - in particular, the review that the Assembly Government have commissioned. I wondered if any members in Wales have any further information about this - or would be happy for me to contact them to discuss music education in Wales generally?I've contacted the Assembly press office but they have no further information, although I know the review was due to be published in March and has been delayed.

A music course for non specialist primary teachers and TAs will take place on Tuesday 20 April 2010at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington - 9.30am - 3.30pm.During this day participants will become familiar with the key features of the sound editor programme Audacity, develop skills for recording song and simple accompaniments and create a multimedia project making use of Photostory.