About this episode

In this episode, Patrick discusses children's hymns and the workings of Music Teacher Magazine with guests James B Partridge and Amy Driscoll.

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 128, Patrick meets James B Partridge to talk about his shows, Primary School Bangers and The Big Christmas Assembly, which revivify children’s hymns of the 70s and 80s. James and Patrick reflect on what makes these simple pieces so popular, and what they can still offer us. Publisher and Commercial Director of Music Teacher Magazine, Amy Driscoll, tells Patrick about the inner workings of the magazine, and the forthcoming Music and Drama Expo in February. And...

People in this episode

Host: Patrick

Guests: James B Partridge, Amy Driscoll

Topics covered

• children's hymns
• music education
• music events
• primary school shows
• music magazine

Keywords

• children's hymns
• music education
• Music Teacher Magazine
• primary school shows
• Music and Drama Expo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Music Teacher Magazine

Books & works: Primary School Bangers, The Big Christmas Assembly

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