Simon Toyne
@sgtoyne.bsky.social
Executive Director of Music, David Ross Education Trust; Director, Rodolfus Choral Courses; Music Director, Northampton Bach Choir
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"If we believe in enabling every child to experience the extraordinary power of music education, then we need to promote and celebrate the job of the music teacher." @sgtoyne.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Music education: how can we hit the right notes with staff shortages?
Music is well-placed to bounce back from falling student numbers but to do so it needs more teachers - and that means changing the narrative, says this trust music director
www.tes.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"If we believe in enabling every child to experience the extraordinary power of music education, then we need to promote and celebrate the job of the music teacher." @sgtoyne.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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🎵 There’s an appetite for good music education, and there is more support for schools to develop their music provision, writes @sgtoyne.bsky.social – but we need the workforce to deliver it
Music education: how can we hit the right notes with staff shortages?
Music is well-placed to bounce back from falling student numbers but to do so it needs more teachers – and that means changing the narrative, says this trust music director
www.tes.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🎵 There’s an appetite for good music education, and there is more support for schools to develop their music provision, writes @sgtoyne.bsky.social – but we need the workforce to deliver it
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🎵 @sgtoyne.bsky.social writes about the music curriculum’s ‘biggest’ issue: the lack of teachers to deliver it
Music education: how can we hit the right notes with staff shortages?
Music is well-placed to bounce back from falling student numbers but to do so it needs more teachers - and that means changing the narrative, says this trust music director
www.tes.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎵 @sgtoyne.bsky.social writes about the music curriculum’s ‘biggest’ issue: the lack of teachers to deliver it
My article in the February edition of Music Teacher magazine about the need for good music teachers in secondary schools - and professional musicians…
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How do we staff Music in secondary schools? - Music Teacher
Simon Toyne, Executive Director of Music of David Ross Education Trust (DRET), confronts the issues surrounding music teaching in secondary schools and proposes a constructive way forward
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My article in the February edition of Music Teacher magazine about the need for good music teachers in secondary schools - and professional musicians…
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/feat...
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/feat...
First night of Jenůfa @rbo_org. I’ve been an opera fanatic for around 40 years. Tonight was one of the most extraordinary performances I’ve experienced. Phenomenal singing, playing, conducting, production. A truly great, incredibly moving, evening of theatre. If in doubt, go!
January 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
First night of Jenůfa @rbo_org. I’ve been an opera fanatic for around 40 years. Tonight was one of the most extraordinary performances I’ve experienced. Phenomenal singing, playing, conducting, production. A truly great, incredibly moving, evening of theatre. If in doubt, go!
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Christmas Carol Service Bingo
December 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Christmas Carol Service Bingo
Finished term in Cleethorpes today adjudicating the amazing House Singing Competition
@HavelockAcademy - every student and every adult singing (really well). And the end of term means I’ve now been a music teacher for A THIRD OF A CENTURY 😱 - still the best job in the world.
@HavelockAcademy - every student and every adult singing (really well). And the end of term means I’ve now been a music teacher for A THIRD OF A CENTURY 😱 - still the best job in the world.
December 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Finished term in Cleethorpes today adjudicating the amazing House Singing Competition
@HavelockAcademy - every student and every adult singing (really well). And the end of term means I’ve now been a music teacher for A THIRD OF A CENTURY 😱 - still the best job in the world.
@HavelockAcademy - every student and every adult singing (really well). And the end of term means I’ve now been a music teacher for A THIRD OF A CENTURY 😱 - still the best job in the world.
Always such a special day on #BBCRadio3 - Christmas music broadcast live from around Europe. The perfect accompaniment to tree decoration and Christmas card writing at home!
🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#ChristmasAroundEurope
- Christmas Around Europe
The ever-popular annual celebration of Christmas music from all around Europe.
▶️ Relisten on BBCSounds
#ChristmasAroundEurope
- Christmas Around Europe
The ever-popular annual celebration of Christmas music from all around Europe.
▶️ Relisten on BBCSounds
BBC Radio 3 - Christmas around Europe, Christmas Around Europe
The ever-popular annual celebration of Christmas music from all around Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Always such a special day on #BBCRadio3 - Christmas music broadcast live from around Europe. The perfect accompaniment to tree decoration and Christmas card writing at home!