Music Masters and Black Lives in Music fund places on teacher training course

The charities Music Masters and Black Lives in Music, working with Birmingham City University’s School of Education and Social Work, will fund two places on the Musicians of Change PGCEi as part of a drive to create a more representative and diverse music teaching workforce.

The internationally recognised Level 7 qualification and teaching certificate was the first Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International) dedicated to instrumental group teaching in primary, secondary and community settings. Students on the course gain access to leading practitioners and academics, and become part of a wider community of advocates and ambassadors for positive change across the sector. The partnership aims to champion the work of music teachers and tackle underrepresentation.

Katrina Damigos, programme director at Music Masters, said: 'Pressures on musicians are mounting, with access to opportunities limited for many of those in underrepresented groups. Music Masters is committed to transforming music education and tackling underrepresentation in the music education workforce; we couldn’t be happier to be continuing our partnership with Black Lives in Music.’

Roger Wilson of Black Lives in Music, which supports the industry in providing better professional opportunities, said: ‘We are strong advocates of partnership and advocacy – they’re both key drivers of the important change that we all want to see. Black Lives in Music is proud to be working in collaboration with Music Masters on this very important and much-needed programme. We’re helping today’s developing professionals to access important resources of learning and expertise with the shared vision of a representative workforce.’

To apply, nominate or see the eligibility criteria, visit musicmasters.org.uk/pgcei