NATIONAL radio station Classic FM is inviting nominations from pupils, colleagues and parents in Bolton in the search for the country's music Teacher of the Year 2002.

Judges will be looking for those teachers who have made a real difference to the musical life of their school. People can nominate music teachers via the station's website at www.classicfm.com. Closing date for entries is Friday.

The top two music teachers, one from a primary and one from a secondary school, each win a trip for two to the illustrious Verbier Music Festival in Switzerland. Their schools win thousands of pounds worth of musical instruments and a computer.