On 23 March, the winners of the Music & Drama Education Awards 2022 were revealed during an evening of celebrations in London hosted by Myleene Klass, courtesy of headline sponsor, Classic FM.
Run annually by Music Teacher and Drama & Theatre magazines, the Awards celebrate the work of initiatives, organisations, charities, schools and individuals in both music and drama education.
From a shortlist already announced, the winners of 15 categories took to the stage to collect their trophies, with high commendations also presented in several categories.
The winners of the music and cross-over categories were chosen by a panel of judges, most of whom were there on the night. Meet the judges.
Winners and highly commended
Outstanding Musical Initiative (sponsored by the Royal Marines Band Service)
Winner: Orchestras for All
Outstanding Music Education Resource (sponsored by Casio Music)
Winner: Musical Futures Online
Highly Commended: MTA and Patrick Johns for Teaching Notes: The Music Teachers’ Association Podcast – Seasons 2 and 3
Excellence in SEND
Winner: Mousetrap Theatre Projects, for Playmakers
Excellence in Primary/Early Years (sponsored by Classic FM)
Winner: London Rhymes
Highly Commended: Services for Education, for Soundtots
Excellence in Musical Theatre (sponsored by Casio Music)
Winner: A Place for us CIC, for Electric Dreams
The Rocksteady Award for Progressive and Inclusive Music Education (Rocksteady)
Winner: Rap Club
Highly Commended: Noise Solution
Francesca Hanley Inspiration Award (sponsored by the Musicians’ Union)
Winner: Byron Barrett
Outstanding School Music Department (sponsored by the Music Teachers’ Association)
Winner: Ullswater Community College
Music Teacher Magazine Editor’s Award (sponsored by EVC Music)
Winner: Inclusive Music Consortium (previously known as Take it Away Consortium)
Lifetime Achievement Award (sponsored by the Incorporated Society of Musicians)
Winner: David Lewis
Bringing the sector together after a particularly challenging few years, the ceremony featured live performances from rock choir Rubik’s Cube and others, a champagne reception, and a three course dinner.
The event’s headline sponsors are Classic FM and Casio Music.
N.B. Judges with a connection to an entry did not participate in the judging of that category.
