tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post3943634971563606777..comments2024-03-18T15:52:46.631+00:00Comments on Liberal England: Songs of Praise and the class systemJonathan Calderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730157683743989696noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post-45237158494894192462012-04-23T13:07:23.767+01:002012-04-23T13:07:23.767+01:00Mr Calder's comment on state school participat...Mr Calder's comment on state school participation is an interesting one. I would perhaps have altered it slightly to read :-<br /><br />"Or it could be a combination of a strong choral tradition coupled with the enthusiasm, dedication and drive shown by the staff and pupils of the school, particularly given that the school is not only the lone state school, but is also located in an area identified as part of the 20% most economically deprived areas in Wales. Chance, I would argue,is not a factor."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post-20954153493925111092012-04-23T11:36:32.702+01:002012-04-23T11:36:32.702+01:00My experience of both sectors (independent and sta...My experience of both sectors (independent and state) was that the teachers at the independent schools were more likely to host after-school / lunch activities so there was more to do – an incredible amount actually.Louise Ankershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871175609016247495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post-4082034615423314582012-04-23T11:07:08.543+01:002012-04-23T11:07:08.543+01:00I have the impression that there is more local gov...I have the impression that there is more local government support for music in schools in Wales than in England, but it would be interesting to see figures.Frank Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447989626809704972noreply@blogger.com