Hampshire County Council signs the Music Manifesto

Hampshire County Council has pledged its support to the manifesto - a Government sponsored initiative to improve music education by ensuring that children have access to a wide range of musical experiences. Signing up to the manifesto is part of the County Council's continuing commitment to providing a high quality music education for the county's children.

To mark the occasion, youngsters from St Bede Church of England Primary School, Winchester, performed a variety of music before Councillor Kirk, the County Council's Executive Member for Education. He was joined in the signing by Music Manifesto Champion, Marc Jaffrey, and other members of the County Council including Councillor Felicity Hindson, Executive Member for Children's Services. Richard Howlett, Head of Hampshire Music Service signed on behalf of HMS.

The article outlining the events of the day can be viewed at: http://www.musicmanifesto.co.uk/news/detail.cfm?&id=84

"The music manifesto is about creating more music for more people. It offers a strategy and set of priorities for the next three to five years, focusing on children and young people. At the heart of the music manifesto is a determination that all those involved in music education should work together to deliver musical opportunities for young people, establishing a benchmark for future activities across the music sector."

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