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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · 3d

More and more music lessons are being scrapped from school curricula: not everyone knows about the incredible benefits of music-making for children and adults alike. Swipe to learn more!

Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...

Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · 12d

Research found music to be an accessible communication tool for people with communication impairment. It improves quality of life whilst allowing for interpersonal connections.
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · 25d

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) asked 2000 adults about the arts, with interesting results: young adults value the arts highly and think they helped shape them into the people they are today! Sign for more equal music-making opportunities:

www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles!

🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Sep 5

In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Sep 2

UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Aug 28

Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers?

Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Aug 19

In our modern society, our fight/flight/freeze response is out of balance. Prolonged stress tension can even damage our cells, with serious complications for our health. Good news: calming music can help!

Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · Aug 14

🚨 NEW: the share of A-level entries in arts subjects has reached a new low

🔻 SO: enrolment in arts A-levels is now 31% lower than it was in 2010 (and under half of what it was for the performing arts)

Chart showing that enrolment in arts A-levels has reached its lowest recorded level in 15 years, having fallen by 31% since 2010.

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Aug 14

Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories.

Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Aug 11

We’re proud to have supported Drake Music Scotland’s Digital Orchestra: Youth Central in Dundee!

Thanks to our grant, students at Kingspark School explored iPads, BSL, and head-tracking tech to compose music and build confidence. One young person even created sound using just their eye movement!

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 500 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...

#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · Jul 28

And finally… 5 of 5 of our annual arts health check is Arts Employment, with @artsemergency.bsky.social 🛟

Pale orange background panel showing number 5 in a series and titled Arts Employment. Definition reads "A society in which the arts are healthy is one in which people can sustain a decent living from their work creating or supporting art.”

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Jul 15

Great news from Northern Ireland to start this week!
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Jul 8

We know that we need to exercise our bodies, but did you know that exercising our brains is just as important? Research shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. So pick up that guitar or dust off your old instrument. Your brain will thank you!

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Jul 5

This week @bambosmp.bsky.social secured an important debate on the Future of Music Education.

Bambos highlighted the lack of funding for music education in state schools and how accountability measures have caused a decline for music in schools 👇

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Jun 13

We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Julia Jones for supporting our campaign. And you can too! Simply click the link and sign our petition! It only takes a minute 🧡

www.change.org/p/music-make...

#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hear And Now collaborated with a largely South Asian diaspora in Leicester to explore stereotypes, memory, and shared intergenerational language, creating music and performance pieces through collaborative workshops.

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...

#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · May 28

@musicanywhere.bsky.social and Dementia Matters offered interactive live music sessions to people living with dementia in Wales: "The impact of the music-the connection and communication it brings–has been significant for them, building memories and sparking them in the person they care for, too!"

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · May 20

Have you sent your brain to the gym this week already?

#musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter

Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read...
www.classical-music.com/articles/why...

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · May 12

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we collaborated with neuroscientist Dr. Julia Jones to raise awareness of the rich benefits of music-making on a person’s mental well-being and call upon the public to support access to music-making for everyone. Have you signed our petition yet? shorturl.at/IzJNF

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · May 8

We're proud to support the @aborchestras.bsky.social #AnOrchestraInEverySchool campaign, an initiative that urges the UK Government to invest more in music education. We believe in access to music for everyone, regardless of background or upbringing. Get involved! lnkd.in/e3AKCr7i

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · May 7

Music really is for everyone - let’s adapt and ensure music-making activities are accessible to all!

#Deafawareness #Accessibility #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter

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