She also believes that if she were in public school now, her chances of becoming a professional musician would be “totally nil”. Allison, 43, urged government officials to take note of the Daily Express’s crusade, saying that music “is the most valuable commodity we have in the country. You have to support it or you will get blood on your hands.”
She has twice won Performance of the Year at the Classic Brit Awards and received the OBE Medal.
The Express launched its campaign by revealing that the number of A-level music students has declined by 50 percent in the past decade.
Allison says that music education in public schools should be recognized as a core subject.
The mother of two, who is married to film director Sam Mendes, said: “Music is more important to our lives than ever. It’s bigger than sports, even showing through the pandemic it’s the thing that keeps people sane.
“It is impossible for me to be a professional musician if I was in school today because I was dependent on the opportunities I had in my public school. When I was nine, I played in orchestras and orchestras.”
Alison said her school in Royston, Hertz, “wasn’t particularly known for her music. It was just a regular school.”
She added, “I am very supportive of Strike A Chord because it’s not about becoming a professional musician. It’s about becoming a well-rounded person who is able to negotiate with others, have self-discipline, and have confidence.”
We are the absolute world leaders [in music] But we won’t – and that’s because it has failed at the grassroots level. We just consider our music a national superpower. ?? Alison’s new album, Quiet City, was released on August 26. If your school is a musical success story, email paul.jeeves@reachplc.co
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