One Week Done
One Week Done, and what a week it has been. I thought I should reflect on this first week back, mainly because we have been off for so long in 2020! There has been so much happening every day at school.
Summary of Government Guidance (August 2020) for Music and Performing Arts
There are new considerations for all practical subjects, including Music, Drama and Dance following the update to DfE guidance (28.8.20). See Appendix a This guidance also makes reference to the DCMS guidance for professionals and non-professionals. See Appendix b The aim of this summary is that, in condensing these various government sources into one short…
12 Tips for Teaching on Zoom
12 tips for using ZOOM to teach online to make sure you are professional, safe and at your informed best.
Moving Your Teaching Online
By now it is very likely that you will have discovered all of the advantages and pitfalls of moving your teaching online. Some teachers may have been exploring the options long before this year and some will not yet have taken the dive.
Building an ensemble video
Robert Thompson, Teacher of Music and Music Technology at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, Warwickshire, reports on how the department pulled together to make a viral video.
7 Tips to survive Working from Home
Having a clear list of aims for Monday morning will help you survive the week and the months to come.
The MTA, Music Mark and ISM write joint letter to government
The Music Teachers’ Association, Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) and Music Mark have written a joint letter to the Department for Education
MTA Virtual Trade Fair
Our recent MTA at Home event featured a virtual Trade Fair from some of our corporate members.
Launching MTA Staff Room
This week we have launched the Music Teachers’ Association Staff Room, a private group for our members to receive support and share resources with each other.
A message from the President
Sadly, it will come as no surprise that our annual Music Teachers’ Conference at St Paul’s School, London this coming May has had to be postponed. We hope to rearrange the conference…