student engagement

Can a Generation Have a Melody?
Is there such a thing as a “Generation Alpha” melody?
Chorus Grants in the USA
Chorus America’s Music Education Partnership Grants support two-year collaborations between choral music organizations and K-12 schools serving students from historically underserved communities.
Invitation to Join Music Inclusion Hub
The new Music Inclusion Hub (MIH) is a one-stop resource center that provides access to racial- and gender-inclusion educational materials for students of all grade levels, from educational videos and interactive composer databases to curricula and original student arrangements.
Free Report: Complexity Thinking is Changing Music Education
For those interested in theoretical perspectives on music education, a new research report proposes that complexity thinking is changing approaches to music education.
BBC Launches U.K.-Wide Program “Get Singing”
Earlier this year, the BBC launched Get Singing, the largest U.K.-wide music education program in a decade.
Save The Music Announces New Grant Program
Save The Music has announced the launch of their Sonidos Latinos Latin Percussion Core Grant to support classrooms in integrating Latino music traditions into their curriculum.
Teacher Learning through the Spark of Action Research

Francis Gagliardi, Program Director, Nucleo, London, England; member of first Firebird team at the Academy for Impact Through Music
How can I contribute to making something that’s already great even better?
That was the question I asked myself when I took on the challenge of carrying out the first Academy for Impact Through Music (AIM) Chispa, in Caracas, Venezuela, in December 2024.
Sistema Toronto Brings Music to Toronto’s Libraries
One of Sistema Toronto’s newer programs brings musical opportunities to young people across the city through a partnership with Toronto Public Library.
Serious Games Improve Student Engagement in Music
A new, open access literature review in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning highlights the impact of serious games (SGs) in facilitating music learning.
EDITORIAL
The Power of Positive Psychology in Social Impact Programs
William Yip, Director, Ximalaya Drama/Theatre & Education Innovation Institute
In the world of arts education, we often discuss the importance of creating engaging, transformative experiences for young people. However, the challenge lies in ensuring that these experiences lead to lasting positive change. How can teaching artists not only foster creativity but also help students grow emotionally and socially? The answer may lie in positive psychology, a field dedicated to enhancing human wellbeing and potential.

