Outcomes for students, teachers and schools
Since its inception in 2003 there have been several major studies into the effectiveness of Musical Futures in schools.
Research studies include:
Each of the studies are available and provide strong, positive findings in respect of the program.
Musical Futures has seen improvements in:
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Research studies include:
- Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)
- An evaluation of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Musical Futures Project, 2006
- Institute of Education, University of London, Survey of Musical Futures, 2008
- University of Melbourne, Musical Futures, An Australian Perspective, 2011
- University of Melbourne/CASS Foundation,, 2014
- Dandolo Partners, Evaluation of the Musical Futures Professional Learning Program In Victorian Schools , 2017
Each of the studies are available and provide strong, positive findings in respect of the program.
Musical Futures has seen improvements in:
- the numbers of students wishing to participate and continue with music in school
- motivation, behaviour and attendance amongst students
- schools where more traditional music programs haven’t worked
- the students’ independent learning skills, self esteem and leadership
- teacher enthusiasm and skills
Want to find out more? You can view or download each of these studies. Just click on the links below.