Sites for the Gifted and Talented

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SITES FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED – We have researched websites that support special gifts and talents.

MUSIC

	Music Education Directory - www.bpi-med.co.uk c/o BPI Music Education, BPI, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7JA education@bpi.co.uk “Contemporary music education is a fairly recent phenomenon, but there are already more than 500 different courses offered by over 150 training establishments. This directory is a one-stop shop for people interested in finding out the range of popular music courses available.”

	Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - www.abrsm.org 24 Portland Place, London W1B 1LF Tel: 020 7636 5400 “The Associated Board has the authority of the four leading conservatoires in the United Kingdom: the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Add /uk to web address for Exam dates and Fees.”

	The Jazz Site - www.jazzservices.org.uk "Promotes and develops jazz in the UK through information, education, tours, marketing and publishing. Do check out the extensive links section”

	Incorporated Society of Musicians - www.ism.org 10 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AA Tel: 020 7629 4413 “The ISM exists to offer comprehensive back-up for all your professional work as a musician, giving the status and security of belonging to a professional body, and contacts with like-minded colleagues. However, if interested in Music as a career do go to the ‘Info’ link and download the excellent Careers pdf.”

	National Association of Youth Orchestras - www.nayo.org.uk “Set up to represent youth orchestras throughout the UK and to foster their development. Need to a member to get full benefit from this site.”

	Operabase - www.operabase.com ”Over a thousand links to opera resources on the Web. Opera houses and festivals; composers and operas (biographies; synopses, libretti, discographies; timelines); mailing lists and newsgroups; record companies; magazines and e-zines.”

	Parents Music Room - www.bbc.co.uk/music/parents Really excellent BBC site for the parents of young musicians of any age. The careers section is a must for every parent who worries about whether a career in music can work out. Highly recommended.