
A music education survey sent to acclaimed composers has found that 64 per cent of respondents attended a state school and 83 per cent studied A Level Music.
To mark the 20th anniversary of The Ivors Composers Award - this year taking place on 15 November at the British Museum - The Ivors Academy sent a survey to past nominees and winners.
More than 300 classical, jazz and sound art composers responded, revealing that 96 per cent learned one or more instruments as a child, and 94 per cent had opportunities to perform music when young.
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