Alison Balsom – The Value of a Music Degree Media News, Why Music Matters? February 13, 2015 Trumpet virtuoso Alison Balsom explains how a Music degree was fundamental to her career and the importance of music education to society. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)