Education Sector The MU Education Sector is one of the MU's largest industry sectors, offering specialist and proactive representation for musicians who teach. Last updated: 27 January 2026 The MU Music Education Sector is one of the MU's biggest industry sectors with over 14,000 members. Music education is vitally important to the MU. Most MU members will teach or have taught in some capacity, and nearly all MU members experienced music education when they were younger. Our members feel passionately that music education should be available to all – regardless of ability to pay or any other barrier to access – and that those who teach music should be appropriately supported, recognised and rewarded for their work. Any MU member who works in music education – whether in schools, as a private teacher or in any other capacity – is invited to join the Education Sector. Members who are part of the Education Sector receive dedicated news and updates, keeping them abreast of the MU’s work in this area. Join the Education Sector The Education Sector is managed by the MU's education team, whose officers work to advance the status and recognition of musicians who teach by providing expert member representation, working to organise members in their workplaces, and answering members’ queries. The team also lobbies the four UK Governments on music education policy and funding, and is responsible for developing the MU's guidance, benefits and resources for teachers. Explore the MU website to find out more. Education Advisory Board The MU's Education Advisory Board helps shape the MU's aims and initiatives in music education. Board members come together three times per year to share and discuss their professional experiences so that the MU can focus on the issues that matter. Any MU member who is part of the Education Sector is eligible to stand for the MU's Education Advisory Board. Applications to join the MU’s Education Advisory Board are invited every two years. Applicants require a nomination from another MU member. A ballot is held if we receive more applications than places. Please note that the MU Education Advisory Board was previously known as the MU Education Section Committee. Find out more Did you know, the MU Members’ Assembly brings together members from every committee, advisory board and network in the Union to explore the big issues affecting musicians from diverse perspectives. Find out more and keep up to date with its work. Music education news Online Voting Opens for MU Advisory Board Elections Members in the Education, ED&I, Live and Music Writers sectors are invited to cast their vote in the MU Advisory Board elections before the 16 March deadline. Published: 25 February 2026 Read more about Online Voting Opens for MU Advisory Board Elections Changes to Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure Checks From 17 February 2026, legislative changes in Northern Ireland allow self-employed musicians working with children and vulnerable adults to apply for an Enhanced AccessNI disclosure check through a registered Umbrella Body. Published: 23 February 2026 Read more about Changes to Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure Checks BBC Launches Get Singing — a New Nationwide Music Education Initiative MU members who lead singing with 11–14-year-olds are encouraged to investigate a new range of resources on the BBC Bitesize website, with more content to be added over the next three years. Published: 27 January 2026 Read more about BBC Launches Get Singing — a New Nationwide Music Education Initiative Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester BAPAM is running free health clinics in Leicester and Birmingham for performing arts professionals, teachers and students who have an injury or illness that is impacting their ability to work or study. Published: 16 January 2026 Read more about Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester Remembering John Wallace CBE John Wallace, who has died aged 76, was one of the UK’s greatest musical polymaths and a highly respected advocate for music education. Published: 16 January 2026 Read more about Remembering John Wallace CBE Read more Find a music teacher Search for music teachers who are MU members. 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Online Voting Opens for MU Advisory Board Elections Members in the Education, ED&I, Live and Music Writers sectors are invited to cast their vote in the MU Advisory Board elections before the 16 March deadline. Published: 25 February 2026 Read more about Online Voting Opens for MU Advisory Board Elections
Changes to Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure Checks From 17 February 2026, legislative changes in Northern Ireland allow self-employed musicians working with children and vulnerable adults to apply for an Enhanced AccessNI disclosure check through a registered Umbrella Body. Published: 23 February 2026 Read more about Changes to Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure Checks
BBC Launches Get Singing — a New Nationwide Music Education Initiative MU members who lead singing with 11–14-year-olds are encouraged to investigate a new range of resources on the BBC Bitesize website, with more content to be added over the next three years. Published: 27 January 2026 Read more about BBC Launches Get Singing — a New Nationwide Music Education Initiative
Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester BAPAM is running free health clinics in Leicester and Birmingham for performing arts professionals, teachers and students who have an injury or illness that is impacting their ability to work or study. Published: 16 January 2026 Read more about Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester
Remembering John Wallace CBE John Wallace, who has died aged 76, was one of the UK’s greatest musical polymaths and a highly respected advocate for music education. Published: 16 January 2026 Read more about Remembering John Wallace CBE