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🚨#Survey alert for all AEC members! We are investigating issues regarding the preparation of young people striving for a career as professional #musicians and their admission to pre-college programmes and #highermusiceducation institutions (HMEI) at the bachelor level. 🔦 Help us gain insight into the #admission procedures to both pre-college and higher music education studies! The survey was developed by the joint AEC / YMTE Working Group on Pre-College #music education and it is launched in the frame of the AEC - Empowering Artists as Makers in Society project (#AEC_ARTEMIS, 2022-2025), co-funded by the #CreativeEurope programme of the European Commission. #highereducation #precollege #YMTE #questionnaire #conservatoire

Paper and slides ready for tomorrow's LJMU APSS Research & Knowledge Exchange Annual Conference, when I'll co-present a paper with VC Scholarship Doctoral Candidate Finlay Gordon, which is based on our research on Liverpool Cathedral's choral music programme. "Traditions in Transition: The Value of Cathedral Choristership in the 21st Century" In the changing cultural landscape of the 21st century, as Romantic ideals of “high” culture are gradually being eroded, the #preservation of the hashtag #tradition of #cathedral #choristership stands as a powerful testament to #culturalcontinuity. Despite the enduring nature of this tradition, cathedrals and their #choirs have also modernised significantly, welcoming girl and ethnically diverse choristers, opening up music repertoire, and introducing more modern styles of #worship. The shifting landscape of the #chorister tradition in Britain reflects broader societal changes, particularly within the framework of #neoliberalculture. In this new milieu, where #culturalcapital is no longer solely defined by adherence to #highart musical repertoire, the traditional role and identity of choristers within cathedrals undergo significant reevaluation. This paper seeks to evaluate the challenges and opportunities of the continuation of the chorister tradition in the 21st century, which builds upon a corpus of work on the #socialvalue of Liverpool Cathedral's music outreach programme, and a #postmodern analytical framework surrounding the notion of #culturalcapital in #neoliberal culture. This tradition in transition poses both challenges and opportunities. One challenge lies in reconciling the traditional #prestige associated with cathedral choristership with evolving cultural and societal expectations. As notions of #identity and #belonging within cathedrals are being redefined, questions arise regarding #inclusivity, #diversity and #accessibility. This is the focus of the first part of the paper, which asks questions on how Liverpool Cathedral seeks to maintain its historical significance, while embracing a more inclusive and diverse cohort of choristers representative of contemporary society. The second part of the paper will consider the shifting nature of the chorister tradition in neoliberal culture, which also brings #economic considerations into the equation. How can chorister programmes sustain themselves financially in an era where funding for the arts is increasingly precarious? This necessitates innovative approaches to #funding, collaboration with external stakeholders, and potentially reimagining the role of choristers within the broader cultural landscape. By examining these themes, this paper aims to provide insights into the significance of cathedral choristership in the 21st century and its implications for the future of British #musicalheritage. It will contribute to ongoing discussions surrounding #culturalcontinuity, diversity and the evolving role of tradition in contemporary society.

Looking forward to our forthcoming LJMU APSS Research & Knowledge Exchange Annual Conference, when I'll co-present a paper with VC Scholarship Doctoral Candidate Finlay Gordon, which is based on our research on Liverpool Cathedral's music programme. Title: Traditions in Transition: The Value of Cathedral Choristership in the 21st Century Abstract In the changing cultural landscape of the 21st century, as Romantic ideals of “high” culture are gradually being eroded, the preservation of the #tradition of #cathedral #choristership stands as a powerful testament to cultural continuity. Despite the enduring nature of this tradition, cathedrals and their #choirs have also modernised significantly, welcoming girl and ethnically diverse choristers, opening up music repertoire, and introducing more modern styles of #worship. The shifting landscape of the #chorister tradition in Britain reflects broader societal changes, particularly within the framework of #neoliberalculture. In this new milieu, where #culturalcapital is no longer solely defined by adherence to "high art" musical repertoire, the traditional role and identity of choristers within cathedrals undergo significant reevaluation. This paper seeks to evaluate the challenges and opportunities of the continuation of the chorister tradition in the 21st century, which builds upon a corpus of work on the social value of Liverpool Cathedral's music outreach programme, and a postmodern analytical framework surrounding the notion of cultural capital in neoliberal culture. This tradition in transition poses both challenges and opportunities. One challenge lies in reconciling the traditional prestige associated with cathedral choristership with evolving cultural and societal expectations. As notions of #identity and #belonging within cathedrals are being redefined, questions arise regarding #inclusivity, #diversity and #accessibility. This is the focus of the first part of the paper, which asks questions on how Liverpool Cathedral seeks to maintain its historical significance, while embracing a more inclusive and diverse cohort of choristers representative of contemporary society. The second part of the paper will consider the shifting nature of the chorister tradition in neoliberal culture, which also brings #economic considerations into the equation. How can chorister programmes sustain themselves financially in an era where funding for the arts is increasingly precarious? This necessitates innovative approaches to #funding, collaboration with external stakeholders, and potentially reimagining the role of choristers within the broader cultural landscape. By examining these themes, this paper aims to provide insights into the significance of cathedral choristership in the 21st century and its implications for the future of British #musicalheritage. It will contribute to ongoing discussions surrounding cultural continuity, diversity and the evolving role of tradition in contemporary society.

The discipline and practice of music also bring valuable life skills like time management and perseverance, benefiting academic success. 🏆📚 Forbes Music believes in the transformative magic of music education, nurturing the minds and hearts of our students. #privatemusiclessons #inhomelessons #onlinelessons #musicteachers #musicalenjoyment #groupmusicclasses

A useful resource - albeit reflecting the sad situation in schools today

Historic places and people that helped make Nashville ‘Music City’ - WKRN News 2: Historic places and people that helped make Nashville ‘Music City’  WKRN News 2

It’s more than just conventional learning. Having a music education enriches children’s lives, inspires their imagination, and assists in achieving positive educational and behavioural outcomes. #ACMF #changingyounglivesthroughmusic #musicismagic #musiceducation #musicwellbeing #musicformentalhealth