Yamaha Education News

Who is your Music Teacher of the Year?

Pictured here: Matthew Stimpson, a 2010 Music Teacher of the Year winner, after receiving his award at London's Royal Albert Hall

Classic FM has teamed up with Yamaha, Avid and Music for Youth once again to recognise and reward the nation's most inspirational music teachers. Do you know of an inspirational music teacher? Somebody who makes music lessons feel like more than just a lesson? Well, Classic FM is giving you the opportunity to reward a music teaching hero.

As well as recognising primary and secondary school music teachers, the awards also pay tribute to peripatetic/private music teachers and those who work with children with special needs. And for those who have made music teaching their life's work, there's a Lifetime Achievement award.

The five winning teachers will each receive thousands of pounds worth of musical equipment from Yamaha, along with software from Avid, for their schools or music services. The awards will be presented at the Music For Youth Schools Proms over three nights at the Royal Albert Hall on 7-9 November 2011.

The Music for Youth Schools Prom

The Schools Prom is a showcase for the UK's young musicians and testament to the dedication of their music teachers. The concerts will feature some of the UK’s finest young musicians – the next generation of musical talent

How to enter

To enter the Music Teacher of the Year competition you can download the relevant entry forms and find the full terms and conditions from the Classic FM site. The competition closes at 6pm on Monday 10 October 2011.

For more information

If you would like further information about Music Teacher of the Year, please email Classic FM.

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(posted: September 2011)