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The Knowledge: Form & Structure Vocabulary

The devolved nations of the UK each have their own music curricula, which have to be interpreted and taught by non-specialists at primary level. In this blog series, we aim to support teachers’ knowledge of the key musical terminology which appears in these curricula. In this edition of The Knowledge, we look at terminology associated […]

Model Music Curriculum

For me the key questions arising from the debates around the Model Music Curriculum are: Whether the repertoire is racist / has an air of ‘white superiority’ / is described or labelled in a culturally inappropriate way. Whether there is now a conflict of interest (through no fault of their own) in the involvement of […]

Why take the Level 4 CME?

Perhaps because the pandemic has left musicians with time on their hands and/or considering new career options, we’ve seen a massive surge in uptake for our Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators programme from across the UK in the last 12 months. Studying for a qualification is a big time and financial commitment, so it […]

Curriculum Music Conference 2021

The Knowledge: Texture Vocabulary

The devolved nations of the UK each have their own music curricula, which have to be interpreted and taught by non-specialists at primary level. In this blog series, we aim to support teachers’ knowledge of the key musical terminology which appears in these curricula. In this edition of The Knowledge, we look at terminology associated […]

New Partnership with UCan Play

Music Education Solutions and UCan Play are delighted to announce the start of a new partnership in support of music education across the United Kingdom. Working together is always better than working alone, and through this partnership both companies will continue to provide high quality training, advice and support for teachers in primary and secondary […]

The Knowledge: Dynamics Vocabulary

The devolved nations of the UK each have their own music curricula, which have to be interpreted and taught by non-specialists at primary level. In this blog series, we aim to support teachers’ knowledge of the key musical terminology which appears in these curricula. In this edition of The Knowledge, we look at terminology associated […]

The Knowledge: Pulse Vocabulary

The devolved nations of the UK each have their own music curricula, which have to be interpreted and taught by non-specialists at primary level. In this blog series, we aim to support teachers’ knowledge of the key musical terminology which appears in these curricula. In this edition of The Knowledge, we look at terminology associated […]

The Knowledge: Pitch Vocabulary

The devolved nations of the UK each have their own music curricula, which have to be interpreted and taught by non-specialists at primary level. In this blog series, we aim to support teachers’ knowledge of the key musical terminology which appears in these curricula. In this edition of The Knowledge, we look at terminology associated […]

Christmas in EYFS: The Nutcracker

This term, I have had the pleasure of returning to Reception Class for the first time in twenty years. I’m not going to lie, I have been relying more on my mum skills than my teacher skills this term while I get back into the swing of things! As we approached the end of term, […]