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We have followed this with Group
Loops, a free online platform for use
in class music teaching. Group Loops
offers a flexible repertoire that can be
easily tailored to suit the wide range
of musical abilities that are commonly
found in classroom settings. The aim
is to make effective classroom music-
making an achievable ambition for
allschools.
Meanwhile, we have been involved
in championing the development of
model music curricula for schools,
to identify key levels of attainment
and provide supporting resources for
teachers and students.
In England, we are a trusted adviser to
the Department of Education. We also
work in close partnership with a myriad
of organisations involved in the support
and delivery of music education across
the UK. Weseekto act to make a
difference in extending opportunities
for learning and progressing in music
at a time when this is becoming
increasingly challenging and more
dependent on an ability to pay.
Investing in the future
It is perhaps through our high-quality
assessments and resources that we
currently have the most immediate
impact on music learning, so we are
now investing in the creation of new
products and services that will allow us
to engage with and support a wider
range of formal and informal learning.
We have been a significant global
music publisher since the early 20th
century and in the last decade have
established a successful track record
of developing innovative digital tools
for music learners. This has focused
until recently on apps to complement
the traditional offer of classical music
exams, with award-winning tools that
learners can use independently to
develop their skills and understanding.
More recently, however, we have
turned our attention to the building
of digital resources and platforms that
will appeal to, and support, different
groups of learners who are making
music in and outside of the classical
realm and are possibly learning
independently of teachers.
We are also moving to expand our
tried and trusted graded music exams
to include additional genres. Our new
Singing for Musical Theatre exams
are a good example of the way in
which we are building on our heritage
while responding to current needs
and trends. While all this goes on,
we continue to manage a globally
recognised and trusted brand that
is sought after by teachers, parents
and students for the quality of its
assessments, learning materials and
publications as well as its unrivalled
maintenance of standards.
Committed to supporting excellence,
access and progression in the learning
of the ever diverse and vibrant musics
of the world – and to continuing to
extend our reach – we are confident
that ABRSM will continue for the next
130 years and beyond to play a leading
role globally in music education. In
doing so, we will proudly play our part
in promoting the UK and its music
and creative industries to the rest of
theworld.
We have been a
significant
global music
publisher since
the early 20th
Century and in
the last decade
have established
a track record
for developing
innovative
digital tools for
music learners
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School choir at Shine,
a celebration of music
education
ABRSM |
Rt Hon The Lord David Blunkett
Rt Hon The Lord Eric Pickles
