Music is part of our everyday lives and the success of British music is global. But for this success to continue in the age of digital technology, we need to instil in young people a respect for the value of creativity to our society, culture and economy, and an understanding of how copyright can protect that creativity and allow it to flourish.
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British Music Rights has worked with Leonora Davies MBE (chair of the Music Education Council and Curriculum Task Group for NAME) and education experts to develop the 'Respect the Value of Music' lesson plans which aim to educate young people about these issues. 'Respect the Value of Music' is a series of lesson plans aimed at 11-14 year old music students. They draw on real-life scenarios to demonstrate that behind many big-name artists and film scores there are often writers who aren't necessarily wealthy and who need to make a living from their creative work. |
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Students are encouraged to explore the issue of copyright by thinking about the various ways in which they consume music and looking at what is involved in covering and sampling songs. The 'Respect the Value of Music' lesson pack contains a 12-page A4 booklet and a colourful A2 poster and includes: lesson plans for use with music and other students; teacher's notes with guidance for using the materials; activities, including ideas for homework and extension work; real case studies from the music industry; fact sheets about music and copyright; and a poster summarising the key points. |
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Our educational campaign is supported by music creators like Lucie Silvas, David Arnold, Guy Chambers and Feargal Sharkey.
Teachers in schools can request their free pack by telephoning our helpline on 0870 242 5572 or by emailing a request to requests@edcoms.co.uk or by writing to EdComs, Respect the Value of Music, FREEPOST RR59, Lakeside, Rochester ME2 4BR.
Alternatively you can download the Respect the Value of Music Lesson Plan or the Respect the Value of Music Poster.

Campaign supporters: Lucie Silvas, David Arnold and Guy Chambers