When three musical prodigies take the stage on Sunday night to battle for the prestigious title of BBC Young Musician, the virtuosity on display will leave viewers in no doubt about the musical potential possessed by some of Britain’s schoolchildren. For all the brilliance that will be on display in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, however, there are growing concerns among those who previously claimed the crown that a lack of musical provision in schools could deprive some children from ever realising their talent – or discovering a lifelong love of music. In a letter to the Observer, all past winners of the Young Musician prize warn that they are now deeply concerned that instrumental music learning is being “left to decay in many British schools”. They are calling for a universal right to learn an instrument that protects parents from any costs. “Today, we are launching a campaign for every primary schoolchild to be taught to play an instrument, at no cost to them or their families,” writes the group, which includes oboist and conductor Nicholas Daniel, violinist Nicola Benedetti, and cellist and reigning champion Sheku Kanneh-Mason. “It is crucial to restore music’s rightful place in children’s lives, not only with… Read full this story
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