Singing should return to the heart of all primary school music, with a national singing campaign leading up to the 2012 Olympics, say school music experts.
The Music Manifesto, set up by the government in 2004, calls for a national song book for primary schools, and a firm commitment to get all primary school children singing regularly.
Music Manifesto chief Marc Jaffrey said, “A national singing campaign will engage millions of children in music making in its most primal, accessible form. I want a firm commitment from everyone involved in music education to make this happen and find the resources needed.”
The report also calls for local music education “hubs” which bring together local musical skills, experience and resources and encourage better coordination.
At the moment the quality of music education depends far too much on where you live, it says.
