Orchestra cuts

Another blow to music education: the cancellation of the national festival of youth orchestras "due to lack of funds". Perhaps, if we are not allowed to perform in the capital's Methodist Central Halls, it's time, in true Wesleyan fashion, that we took to the streets. Come on, conductors, teachers, instructors, it's your life work – and the children's tomorrow.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Jan 2010, 20:12 BST