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British Kodály Academy
The British Kodály Academy is a registered charity working for the improvement of music education in the UK, and since 1983 has been running training courses inspired by the philosophy of Zoltán Kodály.
The Federation of Music Services
The FMS was set up in 1996 to offer information, advice and expertise to Music Services. Currently it represents 147 Music Services.
National Association of Music Educators
NAME exists to support its members by providing a national voice for music education; offering a forum for professional exchange through local, national and regional events.
Schools Music Association
The Schools Music Association is a significant voice for music education nationally, contributing to government consultations and providing practical opportunities for teachers and children.
Sound Sense
Sound Sense supports organisations and individuals who help people make music in their communities.
Youth Music
Youth Music is a UK-wide charity set up in 1999 to provide high quality and diverse music-making opportunities for 0-18 year olds.
MusicLeader
MusicLeader is a UK-wide Youth Music initiative and aims to provide access to training and professional development for music leaders at every stage of their career.
Music Education Council
The Music Education council is the umbrella body for all organisations connected with music education in the UK. It exists to bring together those organisations and provide a forum for discussion.
Sing Up
The Music Manifesto’s National Singing Programme, introduced in 2007 to help support the development of singing for primary school-aged children in England.
Music Manifesto
The Music Manifesto is a campaign for improvements in music education whose overarching aim is to create more music for more people.
MusicLearningLive! 2009
A dynamic national two-day professional development event and festival of music education, presented by Zone Music Education at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on 5-6 March 2009. Keynote speakers include Richard Hallam MBE, National Music Participation Director and Katherine Zeserson, Director of Learning and Participation at The Sage Gateshead; there will also be plenty of practical workshop sessions and performances from a wealth of contributors during the event.
MusicEducationZone
Information, networking and resources for the UK music education community, with news, event listings, directories and more. MusicEducationZone is designed for teachers, community musicians, students, music industry professionals, performers and educational organisations.
Music for Starters
Sells musical instruments, puppets, books, CDs and props for music making in early years and primary settings.
Musical Bumps
Classes for babies and preschool children, specific to the South East of England.
National Association of Choirs
An organisation of over 500 choirs bonded together by a love of performing choral music in a wide variety of styles, which was formed in 1920 to provide support and services to its members.
TONSIL
The ONgoing SInging Liaison group is an informal association whose function is to serve its 14 member choral organisations and to act as forum for national and international vocal education and practice. Its mission is to unite in enhancing the profile, value and influence of singing in the UK.