Podcast shortlisted for Outstanding Music Education Resource
We are very excited to announce that Teaching Notes, the MTA Podcast, has been shortlisted in the Music & Drama Education Awards 2022, for Outstanding Music Education Resource!
#CanDoMusic partnership refreshes campaign to support music teachers
As schools across the UK reopen for the new academic year this Autumn, the partners who created the #CanDoMusic campaign are calling on everyone to champion music as part of every child’s education.
Partnerships Part One
Of one thing I have no doubt, that MTA wants to deliver opportunities and access for all, allowing every child access to life-changing experiences. This is why we are so passionate about exploring ways in which we can work together to provide giant networks of collaborative opportunity.
Model Music Curriculum
The new Model Music Curriculum has been released on Friday March 26th 2021 at 9:30am by the Department for Education.
One Week Done
One Week Done, and what a week it has been. I thought I should reflect on this first week back, mainly because we have been off for so long in 2020! There has been so much happening every day at school.
Summary of Government Guidance (August 2020) for Music and Performing Arts
There are new considerations for all practical subjects, including Music, Drama and Dance following the update to DfE guidance (28.8.20). See Appendix a This guidance also makes reference to the DCMS guidance for professionals and non-professionals. See Appendix b The aim of this summary is that, in condensing these various government sources into one short…
12 Tips for Teaching on Zoom
12 tips for using ZOOM to teach online to make sure you are professional, safe and at your informed best.
Moving Your Teaching Online
By now it is very likely that you will have discovered all of the advantages and pitfalls of moving your teaching online. Some teachers may have been exploring the options long before this year and some will not yet have taken the dive.
Building an ensemble video
Robert Thompson, Teacher of Music and Music Technology at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, Warwickshire, reports on how the department pulled together to make a viral video.
7 Tips to survive Working from Home
Having a clear list of aims for Monday morning will help you survive the week and the months to come.