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Fewer children than ever learning the recorder at school as instrument’s popularity wanes
A report by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) shows that just 16 per cent of children surveyed played the recorder in 2024, compared to 28 per cent in 2014. This decline comes ...
Only one in six children learning recorder after drop in popularity over decade
However, a report by the ABRSM, the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music, suggests the range of instruments now being ...
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Friends of Bridgnorth hospital to hold 1940s celebrations for VE Day anniversary
A Shropshire friends group of a county hospital are to celebrate the 1940s in style at an event to commemorate VE Day.