The DfE's Music Opportunities Pilot, created in collaboration with Young Sounds UK, has been launched to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds or with SEND to advance their musical talents.
Expanding on the existing programme Young Sounds Connect, the four-year Pilot offers pupils across primary and secondary schools the opportunity to learn to play an instrument of their choice or to sing to a high standard by providing free lessons and supporting their progress through music exams.
Backed by £5.8million, the Pilot is jointly funded by the government and partners including Young Sounds UK, Arts Council England and Youth Music. It aims to inspire the next generation of British musicians across 12 areas including Bradford, Bury, Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland, in a bid to ensure that the arts remain a cornerstone of the nation’s identity.
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