Youth Music Initiative - Programme
Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative Formula Fund Programme fulfills the Scottish Government commitment that every school pupil in should be offered a year of free music tuition by the time they leave primary school. Additionally, the aim is to address inequity and contribute to the Scottish government’s agenda in tackling child poverty by engaging children and young people most in need.
🎶 Exciting News for 2024/25! 🎶
The Aberdeenshire Youth Music Initiative is set to bring 22 amazing projects to over 120 schools and community groups, reaching at least 10,000 children and young people with the joy of music!
- Project Map: Discover where our projects are happening this year and get a brief description of each one.
- Meet our Musicians: Meet the talented musicians and artists behind our projects and find out what they do.
- Your Questions/Comments: Got any questions or comments? Just click here and ask away!
Let’s make music together!
Meet our Musicians and Artists
We are continuing to update this section, but come and meet some of the musicians and artists who deliver the Youth Music Initiative Programme in Aberdeenshire.
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Live Music Now Scotland
Live Music Now Scotland gives outstanding young artists the opportunity of performing at the start of their careers and enables high-quality live music to reach people throughout our communities, especially those who wouldn't normally have access to it.
This year, JKL DUO will visit Alford Academy and all ten primary schools in the network. They will give a lunch-time performance in all schools, as well as a short performance and masterclass at Alford Academy. For many young children, this will be the first time they have seen a live music performance.
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Siobhan Monaghan and Julie Brinklow
Siobhan and Julie are teaming up to bring an exciting whole-school project to life, visiting two schools. They’ll introduce students to the world of Bagpipes and traditional Scottish music through the fun and inclusive use of chanters. The project will also feature lively dancing, culminating in a joyous end-of-project Ceilidh celebration.
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Neil Cargill and Tyler Lewis
YMI Radio
Building on our Year 21 pilot, Neil and Tyler will explore new ways to support and empower young people in radio and related creative industries. By focusing on Articles 12 and 13 of the United Nations Rights of the Child that has recently been incorporated into Scots Law, we aim to amplify the voices of young, especially those in rurally isolated areas. We’re partnering with Kemnay Academy, an Excelerate School, and Fraserburgh Academy to make this vision a reality
UN Convention on Rights of a Child (UNCRC) - UNICEF UK
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Matilda Brown
Matilda leads the inclusive composition project "Music and Mountains". This exciting project will engage two entire schools, providing each child with at least 12 hours of music. Using a mix of tuned and untuned percussion, along with cutting-edge electronic equipment and software, students will dive into the world of music creation. They will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with professional musicians, crafting and performing their own original compositions. The project will culminate in a spectacular concert where the children will showcase their musical talents to family and friends.
Matilda is a talented composer, animateur, and dedicated yoga teacher! Discover... Continue reading
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Samm Anga
Samm is leading one of our Upload Projects this year at Gordon Primary and The Gordon Schools Promise Groups. Young people will take part in all aspects from planning to final project delivery, ensuring their voices are heard and the project is meaningful for them, potentially developing skills in song writing, composition, field recording, and music technology. They will be encouraged to explore and create their own music whilst building skills for life and work. Based in Huntly, the inspiration for their project is the 200th Birthday of Fantasy Author, George MacDonald,who was born in Huntly. We're really excited to... Continue reading
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Steve Sharpe, Drumfun
Steve is delivering two projects for us this year. "Beat It" - a fun, interactive rhythm project with a strong Professional Development element for school staff. He's also delivering "Drumfun", a hands-on, engaging drumming project that focuses on rhythmic development, teamwork, and self-expression. Drumming has always been a powerful tool to engage pupils of all ages and backgrounds, and Steve's sessions will encourage active participation, inclusivity, and enjoyment of music-making.
You can find Steve's personal website here: https://www.drumfun.co.uk/
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