New Chief Executive appointed at the Federation of Music Services
The Federation of Music Services (FMS), the organisation that represents all music services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, has announced that Virginia Haworth-Galt is to become its new Chief Executive. She takes up the post on the 9th August 2010.
Ms Haworth-Galt is the first FMS chief executive to come from outside the world of music services and her appointment signals a mood of change within the music education sector as budgets come under scrutiny and streamlining of services moves into sharper focus.
Ms Haworth-Galt was previously Chief Executive of Artswork, the national youth development agency that provides a range of creative and cultural opportunities for Young People at Risk, which she is credited with steering to national prominence. She has worked closely with both the DCMS, DCSF (now Dept for Education) and the Arts Council and has been an adviser to the Secretary of State for Culture in matters concerning cultural provision and the interests of Young People at Risk. Ms Haworth-Galt also has a strong background in advocacy and communication for the arts sector both regionally and nationally.
The outgoing FMS Chief Executive, John Witchell, said: “We are delighted to have attracted someone of Virginia’s talent and experience to help lead the FMS through the challenging times that lie ahead. The role of the Federation in education has never been more crucial: music’s contribution to the wellbeing of our children’s cultural development is inestimable. I am certain that Virginia will ensure that access to music for all young people will remain at the forefront of the educational agenda.”
Ms Haworth-Galt commented:” I am very much looking forward to joining the FMS. It is an influential and well-respected organisation and I am excited about building on the excellent work that has been done in recent years, working with its members on new developments and reinforcing the Federation’s key role on the educational and cultural agendas of the day.”
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