March 2023 Evaluation Feedback on Aberdeenshire Youth Music Sessions (AYMS)

In our survey we asked:

• Who you were and which school you attended.
• Which year group you were in.
• What instrument you play.
• Did you attend any of the AYMS projects.
• What AYMS project you attended.
• Did you get what you expected from the project.
• Are you likely to attend Aberdeenshire Youth Music Sessions in the future.

You told us:

• Pupils from 8 Academies and 41 Primary Schools participated.

• 37.1% of respondents had attended at least one project and 62.9% had not attended.

• 46.8% of AYMS participants attended the Concert Band at Mackie Academy.
  • 52.5% felt the number of sessions was just right, 47.5% would like more sessions offered in future.
  • 100% felt the music provided was suitable.

• 34.2% of AYMS participants attended the Junior Strings Ensemble at Mackie Academy.
  • 64.3% felt the number of sessions was just right, 35.7% would like more sessions offered in future.
  • 96.4% felt the music provided was suitable and 3.6% felt the music was too easy.

• 34.4% of AYMS participants attended the Junior Strings Ensemble at Inverurie Academy.
  • 20.7% felt the number of sessions was just right, 85.3% would like more sessions offered in future.
  • 93.1% felt the music provided was suitable and 6.9% felt the music was not suitable.
    • Out of the two respondents, one felt that the music was too easy, and one felt it was too hard.

• 53.6% said that the project met expectation, 42.9% said the project exceeded expectations and 3.6% said that the project did not meet expectations.

• 39.5% said very likely, 30% said likely and 30.5% of all respondents said not very likely to attend AYMS in the future.

Based on the data:

• We organised further projects for Term 4 (April to July).

• We will aim to offer a greater range of types of ensembles next Academic session.

• We will aim to cover a larger geographical area.