May 2023 Feedback on Aberdeenshire Youth Music Sessions (AYMS) Music Instructors, Volunteers and Young Leaders Evaluation

In our survey we asked:

• Who you are.
• Were you involved in any of the AYMS Sessions.
• What you thought of the number of sessions offered.
• Your thoughts on the suitability of the Material/Music provided.
• Did you get what you expected from the project.
• Would you be interested in leading future AYMS projects and if so, what type of ensemble.
• For your thoughts regarding AYMS projects.

You told us:

28.6% of respondents attended Junior Strings Ensemble at Inverurie Academy

42.9% of respondents attended Concert Band at Mackie Academy

14.3% of respondents attended Junior Strings Ensemble at Mackie Academy

100% of respondents said the project met their expectations.

71.4% of respondents would be interested in leading future AYMS.

Ensembles suggested for future AYMS were:

• String Orchestras
• Concert band
• Wind band/Big band/brass band

Feedback included comments and suggestions:

• Participation certificates.
• Communication regarding Lets.
• Look at the most suitable dates within the school year.
• Communication between Instructors.
• More detailed information.
• Positive comments regarding AYMS to date.

Based on the data:

• We have organised similar projects for Term 4.
• We have commenced planning follow up and new projects for the next Academic session.
• We will continue to share information as widely as possible.
• We will maintain levels of difficulty appropriate to participants.