Who are we?

The Schools Music Association is recognised as a national voice for music in education. We provide an essential network for music teachers, which serves as a vital link between those working with young people and the policy makers at local, regional and national level.

SMA officers meet regularly with representatives from QCDA, DfE, GTC, TDA, DCMS and other statutory bodies to reinforce the place of music in education.

Unlike most subject associations, SMA regularly organises musical events for children and young people.

The Association comprises all those who care about music in education today:

• teachers in infant, junior and secondary schools (in the maintained and independent sectors)
• teachers in special schools and colleges
• musicians who work within education and the community
• music centres, services and agencies
• inspectors, advisers and consultants
• schools, colleges, youth choirs, orchestras and libraries
• local authorities, parent, adjudicators and festival organisers
• publishers, manufacturers, music shops and others within the music trade