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ISM publishes guide to advocating for music in schools

‘We want to break down the steps and make advocacy as easy and effective as possible,’ says ISM chief executive Deborah Annetts on the publication of the brand-new guide.

The Independent Society of Musicians has released Advocating for music in schools – a free guide to help music teacher make the case for their subject in their schools and communities. 

The guide has been designed to support teachers who are advocating for music to senior leadership teams, local politicians, parents and the media. 

Establishing what advocacy is in different contexts, the new publication draws on research showing the direct benefits of music education for children and young people as well as the wider societal and economic benefits. 

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