Viewpoint from Music Week: Sammy Andrews on the future of the BBC: In January, Tony Hall announced he would be stepping down as the BBC’s director general after seven years in the role. In her latest no-holds-barred digital column forContinue readingViewpoint: Sammy Andrews on the future of the BBC
UniBrass 2020 results
There was delight for the University of Salford Brass Band as it triumphed at UniBrass 2020 on its first appearance at the contest. Conducted by Richard Harvey, the band took the honours and secured the UniBrass Trophy at Bangor UniversityContinue readingUniBrass 2020 results
Double bassist devastated after airport staff threw his instrument ‘from 4m of height’ into truck
Double bass player Tihomir Hojsak has shared his frustrations online, after his instrument was broken beyond repair on a Turkish Airlines flight, says Classic FM. On arriving at Franjo Tuđman airport in Zagreb, Croatia, Mr. Hojsak was horrified to findContinue readingDouble bassist devastated after airport staff threw his instrument ‘from 4m of height’ into truck
New National Plan to shape the future of music education
To help reflect advances in technology in the way music is created, recorded and produced, and to reassess the music education young people benefit from at school, the Department for Education is (as at Sunday 9 February) inviting views fromContinue readingNew National Plan to shape the future of music education
Government to fund music in schools in 2020/2021
This from Classic FM in January 2020: State school Music Education Hubs will be supported throughout 2020/21 so children have the “opportunity to learn an instrument or perform in a choir or a band”. The Government has announced new fundingContinue readingGovernment to fund music in schools in 2020/2021
News archive from Colbo’s Blog: 2017 to 2018
26th November 2018 There’s a novelty for you: two updates in less than a week! Just thought I’d report that apart from a dizzy spell whilst walking around Exeter after the Exeter Symphony Orchestra rehearsal (thanks to Michelle Hiley andContinue readingNews archive from Colbo’s Blog: 2017 to 2018
News archive – 2018
Fame at last! 4 Jan, 2018 Fame at last! Well in Exmouth anyway. Nevertheless, it seems that my story appears to be newsworthy and has been printed in my home town’s local rag. To be honest, it makes a changeContinue readingNews archive – 2018
News archive – 2017
Christmas Music at Killerton House 18 Oct, 2017 Once again here at Dance is With Music we have been asked to arrange the performance of Christmas Music at the National Trust, Killerton House near Broadclyst in Devon in 2017. LeavingContinue readingNews archive – 2017
News archive – 2016
The Cherubim Music Trust 27 Sep, 2016 The Cherubim Music Trust (Charity #1088403) owes its existence to Clancy Steer, who founded it in response to her personal experience and keen understanding of the needs of young musicians: “Our daughter Serafina choseContinue readingNews archive – 2016
News archive – 2015
Tiverton Town Band – Musical Director 10 Nov, 2015 I’ve been keeping this a closely guarded secret for some time, but now I can make a formal announcement. I’ve been appointed as Musical Director of Tiverton Town Band as ofContinue readingNews archive – 2015
