A Festive Evening at the Music Centre
Recently, we enjoyed a full week of end-of-term concerts and celebrations across our seven Music Centres! Read ahead to find out about the spectacular performance that took place at our North Music Centre as musicians came together to welcome the festive season.
Music, rituals and identity: ethnographic research in Malawi
At One Education, we understand the role Music plays in bringing people together and broadening horizons. Find out how we have supported one of our Music Instructors, Leman Mirazi, to carry out exciting research in Malawi, gaining new ideas and expertise to enrich the knowledge of our team and open up new possibilities for pupils.
Black History Month 2022: Sharing journeys through music
Find out how our Music Team is supporting schools to celebrate Black History Month 2022, raising awareness about the history, achievements and contributions of black people in the UK.
Showcase Rocks – 9 July 2022
A roundup of our Showcase Rocks concert 09/07/22
Irish Music Festival Roundup
In partnership with the Manchester Irish Education Group, One Education has hosted a variety of concerts and workshops for schools to take part in so that children can gain a real sense of the history, traditions and music of the Emerald Isle.
Supporting children through online music lessons
Our music team has worked hard to transition from face-to-face tuition in schools to virtual learning, allowing children and young people to continue and progress with their music lessons during the lockdown. Read this letter from a parent offering feedback on our music service during the pandemic.
Navigating Through Lockdown – A different kind of musical journey
As educators through national lockdowns and social restrictions, we have had to adapt quickly and creatively to fulfil our duties of continuing to provide essential education for our pupils. Read this blog, as one of our music teachers shares some of his thoughts and personal experiences of navigating through this extraordinary time.
A Cello Revolution has started!
Over 30 new cellists at Chorlton Music Centre on Saturday were introduced through a series of inspirational school workshops, led by One Education’s music tutors, Victoria Groves & Robert Wheatley.
Integrate: A One Education Music Jazz Ensemble
The new One Education jazz group known as Integrate may only be one year old, but they have already developed an impressive musical CV. The students range from age 15 – 18 and between them have accomplished various music qualifications, musical grades and three have been accepted to prestigious music colleges.
Bringing over 5,000 children together to sing in unison
The health benefits of music and singing have been well documented. When we sing we release endorphins, the feel-good brain chemical that makes you feel uplifted and happy. Singing improves mental alertness, concentration and memory and by improving blood circulation it allows more oxygen to reach the brain.
