Research projects
Listen Imagine Compose Primary: Researching the teaching and learning of composition
The aims of this project were to work with teachers and composers to develop meaningful and relevant composing activit...
Birmingham School Surveys Music Research
The Birmingham School Surveys Music Research Project is a three-year project focused on developing our understanding o...
From Conservatoire Student to Music Educator
The research explores how undergraduate conservatoire students can develop pedagogical knowledge.
OHMI Music-Makers WCET Programme.
The OHMI Music-Makers WCET Programme led by The OHMI Trust and funded by Arts Council England, has been active since 2...
Birmingham Arts School Evaluation
Birmingham Art School (BAS) connects schools and arts organisations - including music , dance, theatre and visual arts ...
Music Makers of the Future
Improving youth voice and youth-led approaches across Music Education Hubs in the West Midlands to increase engagement ...
Creativity Collaboratives Billesley Primary School
Working with Billesley Primary School, the academic team will evaluate the Arts Council England Creativity Collaborati...
Music teacher attitudes to assessment
Working with international partners to investigate what music teachers think is important in assessments.
A Level music decline and disadvantage attainment gaps
Researchers in BMERG have been investigating the decline of young people choosing music as an A Level subject, and whe...
Music Teaching Provision in Primary Schools
Exploring how schools interpret music education policy to assess the state of music education in primary schools.
Re-thinking curricula: STEAM education from early years through to higher education
This project will explore the interaction between STEAM subjects and their inherent creativity to better understand th...
Comparing composition teaching and learning in secondary school education in the UK and Germany
Comparing cultural differences and sharing best practice around the teaching of music composition in the UK and Germany...
Investigating how socio-economic background influences music students’ aspirations, sense of identity and belonging within UK conservatoires.
Responding the recorded lack of diversity in classical music education, this study aims to investigate the lived exper...
Musical Beacons
As a London-based music organisation expands its outreach, BCU has partnered with them to ensure their work - promotin...