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11/07/2012

Scots violinist Nicola Benedetti is 'fiercely furious' about the provision of music in schools, and Kaye Adams asks: how important is music is your child's development?

The internationally renowned Scots violinist, Nicola Benedetti, has voiced concerns about the future of musical tuition in schools, in the face of spending cuts. In an interview with the Radio Times she said she's "fiercely furious about the provision of music in schools" and that young people need a cultural identity to replace their obsession with celebrities.

Kaye Adams hears from the head of a school for musical excellence who says Scottish schools are failing pupils. He's exasperated with people pitting subjects against each other claiming they're more important - for some kids, music is the most important thing in their lives.

How important is music for your child's development?

Also...

Farmers Weekly magazine have started a new Farmers Apprentice campaign to encourage the next generation of British farmers to step up. With the number of farm holders under the age of 44 falling below one in five in Scotland, Kaye asks who would want to be a farmer?

Kaye talks to a young Scottish beef farmer to see if he can convince her that it's an exciting profession for the next generation.

1 hour, 40 minutes

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Wed 11 Jul 2012 08:50

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