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In this episode, Patrick discusses educational resources and fundraising efforts with Jane Mitchell and Simon Toyne.

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 127, Patrick chats to the Aurora Orchestra’s Creative Director, Jane Mitchell, about their free resources as part of Aurora Classroom, covering Key Stages 1–5. Plus, the launch of their Life-Changing Music Campaign, aiming to raise £500,000 across its 20th anniversary season, to support their work nationwide (01:09). Plus, Executive Director of Music at the David Ross Education Trust (DRET), Simon Toyne, joins Patrick to take a look at the government’s newly-publis...

People in this episode

Host: Patrick

Guests: Jane Mitchell, Simon Toyne

Topics covered

• education
• music resources
• fundraising
• government policy
• orchestras

Keywords

• Aurora Orchestra
• Life-Changing Music Campaign
• education resources
• government policy
• music education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aurora Orchestra, David Ross Education Trust

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