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<p>The Department does not hold data on the numbers of music rehearsal spaces or on
community choirs in England.</p><p>Estimates of the numbers of community choirs in
England may be available from Arts Council England’s Investment Principles Support
Organisation <a href="https://www.makingmusic.org.uk/" target="_blank">Making Music</a>,
which represents voluntary and leisure-time music organisations in the UK – although
its membership will likely not represent the total number of community choirs in England.</p><p>Through
Arts Council England’s 2023–26 Investment Programme, more money is going to more music
organisations in more parts of the country than ever before, supporting 139 organisations
classed as ‘music’ by investing c.£65 million of public funding per annum.</p><p>Separately,
HM Government funds a diverse portfolio of music and arts education programmes which
are designed to improve participation in the arts for all children. The National Plan
for Music Education and the upcoming Cultural Education Plan will encourage more young
people to take up music lessons, attend local cultural events, and consider careers
in the music sector.</p><p> </p>
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