Children who do music classes do significantly better in Maths, English and Science than those who don’t. They do so well, they’re about an academic year ahead by the time they reach their final year of school.
@KellyMParry@midgov Is this @midgov's strategy? Keep increasing fees until so few can afford it, then blame 'lack of demand' when tuition is fully axed.
@KellyMParry@midgov Increasing fees to the highest in Scotland lead to a 39 per cent drop in the number of pupils signing up. Now you wonder how to increase uptake?!?
Children from low-income families are half as likely to learn an instrument.
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Midlothian Council scrap plans to cut music tuition after pupil 'musical flashmob'
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Folk singer Karine Polwart said the success of the pupils’ actions showed protest can make a difference.
As a crowd of school kids play their instruments, word on the street is that Midlothian Council has *just* backed down and music lessons will NOT be cut. Bravo, @WeAreTheMU! 👏 #ChangeTheTune
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#changethetune Children and young people in Midlothian letting the councillors know how much they value their instrumental music service. Fantastic example of protest! We're with you.
Dalkeith Town centre today. Outside Midlothian council offices. Some BIG noise! Local young musicians joined by adults to campaign for music tuition in Midlothian. Well done lovely people! Waving at you from London ...