Music Education Expo 2023
The Music Teachers’ Association has supported the Music Education Expo since its launch. It is a fantastic two days of CPD, together with the opportunity to meet many companies eager to serve the education sector.
Ensemble Magazine Winter 2022
All of our members received Ensemble Magazine three times a year. The latest issue is packed with resources on strategy and development for the music department in your school.
MTA joins the Council for Subject Associations
The Music Teachers’ Association is delighted to announce that, following a successful application process, we have been confirmed as an official Subject Association for Music, alongside our #CanDoMusic colleagues at ISM and Music Mark. The MTA is the largest and longest-established association of music teachers in the UK, supporting members in their wonderful work as…
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
The Music Teachers’ Association is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She was a passionate supporter of music in its many forms and it has played a major part in her role as head of state. Millions of children and young people have had the experience of playing music…
MTA sends letter to Gavin Williamson MP regarding Initial Teacher Training in Music
The Music Teachers’ Association has sent a letter to English Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, urging a rethink to reinstate bursaries for music teacher trainees.
MTA, Music Mark and ISM ask Secretary of State for Education for Music Education Support
The Music Teachers’ Association – in partnership with the ISM and Music Mark – has sent a letter to English Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson
Summer 2019
Keith Ayling MMus Keith Ayling is the editor of award-nominated Ensemble Magazine and media manager for the Music Teachers’ Association. He is also an award winning songwriter and Senior Lecturer in Songwriting at Leeds College of Music. @keithayling This editorial appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of Ensemble – Music Teachers’ Association Magazine Maintaining momentum…
Spring 2019
These are days of great opportunity. We are called to shape the kind of music education system that guarantees our young people an incredible future.
Winter 2018
Keith Ayling MMus Keith Ayling is the editor of award-nominated Ensemble Magazine and media manager for the Music Teachers’ Association. He is also an award winning songwriter and Senior Lecturer in Songwriting at Leeds College of Music. @keithayling This editorial appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of Ensemble – Music Teachers’ Association Magazine I believe…