The Music Medals scheme has been very positively received by both teachers and pupils and our confidence in the assessments was supported by the response to the Music Medals survey of 2007.
In two comprehensive Music Teacher Magazine articles, Music Medals Trainer and Co-ordinator David Forbes explains the particular benefits and advantages of introducing Music Medals to your school or Music Service:
In 2008 students Bethany and Charlotte, who have instrumental lessons with Worcestershire Youth Music, achieved the full collection of five Music Medals. You can read their thoughts on the experience on page 10 of the January 2009 edition of Libretto.
Lancashire Music Service woodwind teacher Catherine Goss gives us the lowdown on her experience with Music Medals. After a little initial apprehension she now loves the exams.