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Metro State University Launches Mariachi Performance and Culture Degree
Metro State University in Denver launched a Bachelor of Arts in Mariachi Performance and Culture, addressing the growing demand for mariachi musicians and educators in Colorado and beyond.
Metro State University Launches Mariachi Performance and Culture Degree
Metro State University in Denver launched a Bachelor of Arts in Mariachi Performance and Culture, addressing the growing demand for mariachi musicians and educators in Colorado and beyond.
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World Youth Orchestra Expands "Sounds of Brotherhood" to Thailand and Morocco
The World Youth Orchestra Foundation's "Sounds of Brotherhood" project, supported by Fondazione CDP and others, brings advanced music and theater training to Thailand (July 24-August 8) and Morocco (October 11-November 30), culminating in original performances and fostering international collaborati...
World Youth Orchestra Expands "Sounds of Brotherhood" to Thailand and Morocco
The World Youth Orchestra Foundation's "Sounds of Brotherhood" project, supported by Fondazione CDP and others, brings advanced music and theater training to Thailand (July 24-August 8) and Morocco (October 11-November 30), culminating in original performances and fostering international collaborati...
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40% Bias Score
UK Music Education in Crisis: A Looming Shortage of Musicians
The UK faces a dramatic decline in music education, with GCSE entries nearly halving since 2007 and a predicted elimination of A-level music from state schools by 2033, disproportionately affecting state school students and potentially creating a future shortage of musicians and teachers.
UK Music Education in Crisis: A Looming Shortage of Musicians
The UK faces a dramatic decline in music education, with GCSE entries nearly halving since 2007 and a predicted elimination of A-level music from state schools by 2033, disproportionately affecting state school students and potentially creating a future shortage of musicians and teachers.
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52% Bias Score
Ezra Collective's Brit Award Win Highlights Decline of UK Youth Clubs
Following their Brit Award win, Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso advocates for increased funding and a broader understanding of youth clubs' role in fostering creativity and opportunity for young people in England, citing a significant decline in these vital community spaces since 2010.
Ezra Collective's Brit Award Win Highlights Decline of UK Youth Clubs
Following their Brit Award win, Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso advocates for increased funding and a broader understanding of youth clubs' role in fostering creativity and opportunity for young people in England, citing a significant decline in these vital community spaces since 2010.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Music Education Faces Funding Crisis
Due to government budget cuts, the number of subsidized music schools in the Netherlands drastically decreased from 108 in 2007 to 12 in 2021; however, private initiatives have emerged, often employing teachers with significantly reduced benefits.
Dutch Music Education Faces Funding Crisis
Due to government budget cuts, the number of subsidized music schools in the Netherlands drastically decreased from 108 in 2007 to 12 in 2021; however, private initiatives have emerged, often employing teachers with significantly reduced benefits.
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52% Bias Score
UK School Integrates Music to Combat Education Decline
Shireland CBSO Academy, a West Bromwich school partnered with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, provides free instruments and tuition to all students, integrating music into all subjects to combat the decline in state school music education.
UK School Integrates Music to Combat Education Decline
Shireland CBSO Academy, a West Bromwich school partnered with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, provides free instruments and tuition to all students, integrating music into all subjects to combat the decline in state school music education.
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40% Bias Score
24-Year-Old Organist Studies at Heidelberg Church Music Academy
Constantin Bräutigam, a 24-year-old from a musical family, is studying organ and conducting at the Heidelberg Church Music Academy after months of intense preparation, highlighting a continued interest in organ despite concerns about church finances.
24-Year-Old Organist Studies at Heidelberg Church Music Academy
Constantin Bräutigam, a 24-year-old from a musical family, is studying organ and conducting at the Heidelberg Church Music Academy after months of intense preparation, highlighting a continued interest in organ despite concerns about church finances.
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12% Bias Score
Bronx Music School Thrives Despite Limited Resources
UpBeat NYC, a Bronx-based after-school music program, provides free instrument instruction and orchestral training to 200 students, ages 5-21, with 130 on the waiting list, despite limited space and occasional safety concerns; the program's success is rooted in El Sistema's influence and recent coll...
Bronx Music School Thrives Despite Limited Resources
UpBeat NYC, a Bronx-based after-school music program, provides free instrument instruction and orchestral training to 200 students, ages 5-21, with 130 on the waiting list, despite limited space and occasional safety concerns; the program's success is rooted in El Sistema's influence and recent coll...
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28% Bias Score
Musicians Urge £250m UK Music Education Investment
Musicians including Ed Sheeran are campaigning for a £250 million UK music education package, citing a 21% decrease in state school music provision and a decline in music industry talent, aiming to reverse decades of underfunding and boost the sector's future.
Musicians Urge £250m UK Music Education Investment
Musicians including Ed Sheeran are campaigning for a £250 million UK music education package, citing a 21% decrease in state school music provision and a decline in music industry talent, aiming to reverse decades of underfunding and boost the sector's future.
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans High School Marching Bands: A Cultural and Educational Force
New Orleans high school marching bands, such as those at L.B. Landry and St. Katharine Drexel, practice extensively throughout the school year, culminating in Carnival season parades from January 6th to Fat Tuesday. These bands provide students with musical training, life skills, and often lead to c...
New Orleans High School Marching Bands: A Cultural and Educational Force
New Orleans high school marching bands, such as those at L.B. Landry and St. Katharine Drexel, practice extensively throughout the school year, culminating in Carnival season parades from January 6th to Fat Tuesday. These bands provide students with musical training, life skills, and often lead to c...
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20% Bias Score
Dutch Music Education Crisis: Budget Cuts Cause Widespread School Closures
The Netherlands is experiencing a crisis in music education due to municipal budget cuts, causing numerous music school closures, impacting the quality and accessibility of music education, and resulting in fewer highly skilled Dutch music students.
Dutch Music Education Crisis: Budget Cuts Cause Widespread School Closures
The Netherlands is experiencing a crisis in music education due to municipal budget cuts, causing numerous music school closures, impacting the quality and accessibility of music education, and resulting in fewer highly skilled Dutch music students.
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52% Bias Score
Spotify Funds UK Youth Music Clubs Amidst Funding Crisis
Spotify is partnering with Youth Music to fund 15 UK youth clubs for a year, addressing concerns about declining youth services and access to music education, which are impacting young people's mental health and opportunities.
Spotify Funds UK Youth Music Clubs Amidst Funding Crisis
Spotify is partnering with Youth Music to fund 15 UK youth clubs for a year, addressing concerns about declining youth services and access to music education, which are impacting young people's mental health and opportunities.
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56% Bias Score
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