The Coalition was created as a grassroots organization when representatives of more than 20 music education organizations came together to share ideas to improve the state of music education in Canada. In 2024, the Coalition broadened its mandate to include raising awareness of the importance of music education and music engagement, and the benefits that it brings. Each year, more than 275,000 students participate in the Coalition’s national programs, which include initiatives such as Music Monday, songwriting contests for students, resources for music educators, and more.
PEI singer/songwriter Kinley Dowling wrote the song Microphone to tell the story of how she was sexually assaulted after her high school prom 15 years ago. The Youth Engagement working group of the Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention provided the vision of using the song and video as a classroom resource on Prince Edward Island. During the lesson, Grade 9 students will be able to:
identify other areas in their lives where consent is needed (knowledge);
- identify and practice scripts for asking, answering and negotiating consent (skills);
accept the need to ask for and obtain consent in sexual relationships (attitudes).
MusiCounts Learn TRACK is an online learning hub aimed at educating students, teachers, and artists alike about possibilities in, and the intricacies of, Canada’s music industry. This resource is completely free for anyone to use.
SOCAN Academy has many different informational interviews on topics such as what A&R representatives look for in artists, tips on songwriting, what SOCAN does for artists, and more.
The Music Performance Diploma program has close ties to the PEI music scene, often acting as an incubator for new acts. Hone your artistry and technical skills as a contemporary musician, while also learning the tools needed to be successful working in the music industry, at a Berklee College of Music Global Partner institution under the guidance of highly experienced and professional faculty.
University of Prince Edward Island offers three distinct music degree programs—Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Music. Hone your skills and artistry as a musician and performer in a classically-focused institution under the guidance of world-class faculty.
