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This month in Music Teacher ... primary schools
This month’s edition of Music Teacher picks up on an interesting theme, something we’ve actually been discussing here at the LMM offices this week. A study from London University’s Institute shows that there is an uneven spread in the standard of music in primary schools, with many schools lacking a music specialist. Headed by Professor Susam Hallam, the study found that 45% of primary staff could not read music and one in nine schools did not have a piano.... read more
lmm recommends | mon 20 june
Charlotte Bray | Aldeburgh Festival
This Sunday 26 June go check out Alexandra Wood and the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform Charlotte Bray’s Caught in the Treetop. This piece, inspired by poetry, is definitely a part of the Aldeburgh Festival you won’t want to miss. While you’re there you’ll also hear works by Stravinsky, Helen Grime, and Elliot Carter conducted by Oliver Knussen.Where: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Aldeburgh, UK When: 4pm- 6pmTickets: £32, £28, £24, £19, £14 (under 27s half price, coach £4 (3pm))
... read morelmm recommends | wed 15 june
Wigmore Hall’s ‘Around the World in 80 Songs’ is set to be a fantastic chidrens event, suitable for all the family. Set sail with singer and animateur Kate Mapp on this colourful tour of songs from across the globe, ending with a performance on the Wigmore Hall Stage! Saturday 25 June at 10.30am.
... read more#Operaplot
If you are a fellow tweeter, then start typing… #Operaplot is back! From April 11th -15th, 2011, fellow Tweeters on Twitter can paraphrase an opera plot on their twitter page in just 140 characters (including of course, the hashtag, #operaplot). This contest has grown over the past few years from the modest $30 Arkiv gift certificates paid for by the #operaplotjudge herself, to the grand prize which will include tickets to actively participating opera houses scattered throughout the world.... read more
