Three quotes about the value of music and creativity in our schools

I recently had the pleasure of delivering a keynote speech at the Latin American Heads Conference. They key theme of my presentation was the importance of creativity and music in our schools. I told my own story of how music influenced my life and how fortunate I am...

Watch Beat Goes On in action!

We were delighted to be at the Music & Drama Education Expo in London earlier this month. We met lots of inspiring music teachers but, in particular, we were excited to lead a workshop for music teachers. Thanks to everyone who attended. If you weren’t able...

Four ways to raise the profile of music in your school

What profile does music have in your school? Is it a core part of your school community or is music ‘just another subject’? A high-profile music department can help to engage pupils and improve their confidence. So, how do you raise the profile of music to realise...

Music and literacy: an interview with Pie Corbett

At Beat Goes On, we are often asked to use body percussion as a vehicle for cross-curricular teaching. It’s easy to see why – music can present familiar topics in a new and memorable way. This improves the chance that children will retain both the subject matter...