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    At Classic FM we have so many ways for you to learn about the world’s greatest music – from the latest musical education news and round-ups of the best online learning, to exclusive podcasts, worksheets and resources from Classic FM’s Partner in Music Education, ABRSM, including our joint project, Classical 100.

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    Government plans to halve funding for music in higher education could be ‘catastrophic’

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