Music Education in England

[MrGongGong]

So was the child told that that was exactly what many people would call 'classical music'; and pressed as to whether it sounded 'boring'?

When we got to the hall and heard our pieces played by a full symphony orchestra the word was used.
BUT the point is that the B word has nothing at all to do with what the music sounds like, which is why many folks (alpen et al) ban it.

[french frank]

So what is 'classical music'?

Is it a)?

or

b)?

[BBMmk2]

All I can say is, at the school, where I work, I can safely say that the music department is flourishing. Is this because with public schools as opposed to state schools, music is given equal priority to the other subjects taught? Do public schools have a different attitude? Or more importantly, it boils down to resources?

[MrGongGong]

All I can say is, at the school, where I work, I can safely say that the music department is flourishing. Is this because with public schools as opposed to state schools, music is given equal priority to the other subjects taught? Do public schools have a different attitude? Or more importantly, it boils down to resources?

I think (or maybe know ?) that it's important not to generalise about the type of schools people go to and whether music is high on the agenda.
Some private schools have wonderful music, some don't
some state schools have wonderful music, some don't

Having small class sizes and vast amounts of dosh does make a difference
but what is most important in the enthusiasm and skill of those teaching.

Sadly Gove and chums don't know their arse from their elbow and should be kept well away from schools that none of them would send their own children to. One of the things that was admirable about Ken Livingstone (which has nothing to do with politics) was that when he was responsible for the tube he used it.
There's a book I keep seeing and mean to buy called "Where Chefs Eat".

[amateur51]

I think (or maybe know ?) that it's important not to generalise about the type of schools people go to and whether music is high on the agenda.
Some private schools have wonderful music, some don't
some state schools have wonderful music, some don't

Having small class sizes and vast amounts of dosh does make a difference
but what is most important in the enthusiasm and skill of those teaching.

Sadly Gove and chums don't know their arse from their elbow and should be kept well away from schools that none of them would send their own children to. One of the things that was admirable about Ken Livingstone (which has nothing to do with politics) was that when he was responsible for the tube he used it.
There's a book I keep seeing and mean to buy called "Where Chefs Eat".

I still see him at least once a week around Willesden Green tube station entering or leaving. Top bloke is Ken