Music is one of life's greatest gifts, yet increasingly this gift is becoming more costly and inaccessible for students in the UK.
The recent University of Sussex study on music provision at state and independent secondary schools in England found that budget cuts and a prioritising of the EBacc has meant many institutions no longer offer music as a curriculum subject at lower years. Furthermore, results show a decline in music offered as a GCSE and A Level option since 2016, and students wishing to pursue music education often have to choose after-school classes.
Indeed, Ofqual's 2018 report on exam entries in England confirms that music and performing arts education is dwindling, with the number of students selecting music at GCSE falling by 7%, while performing arts fell by 41%.
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