Michael Pearce

MDEE 2024: head of content picks

Damian Hinds MP, Minister of State for Schools

Government responds to letter highlighting music education funding shortfall

Charanga: MDEE 2024 exhibitor showcase

Expo

Q&A: Benjamin Turner

Rock and Pop

James MacMillan named honorary president of Scottish Association for Music Education

Government meets 27% of recruitment target for trainee secondary music teachers

Classroom
Mark Burke, Charanga co-founder and director; Lisa Rourke, RSNO sub-principal viola; Christina McKelvie, MSP Minister for Culture, Europe and international Development; Paolo Dutto, RSNO principal contrabassoon; Alistair Mackie, RSNO chief executive

Charanga announces partnership with RSNO

Classroom
Professors Penelope Roskell and John Thwaites

EPTA UK appoints new chair and patron

Piano

BIMM launches initiative to prepare students for AI future

Technology
The Debut features cold-forged silver-plated keywork and a low E reinforcement bar

Reviews: Leblanc Lcl211S Debut clarinet

Woodwind
2022 grand finalists Ethan Loch (piano), Jaren Ziegler (viola), Sofía Patterson-Gutiérrez (flute), Jordan Ashman (percussion) and Sasha Canter (trumpet) at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

BBC Young Musician replaces instrument categories with regions

Instrumental

Q&A: Sarah Burnett

Woodwind