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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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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Jenny Sturgeon
Jenny Sturgeon is a Scottish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist. As a solo artist, she has released two acclaimed albums.
https://www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/
Jenny works with Adam Ross to deliver our "Where I Am" project which invites primary school children and their teachers to explore the nature, local ecosystems and landscape around their school. The focus is primarily on music making but is cross-curricular, linking to the environment and creative writing whilst delivering health and well-being benefits through outdoor learning. By the end of the project, all six schools will have written and recorded their own composition. You can listen to the... Continue reading
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Dave Martin
Dave leads our Ukulele Classroom Project with enthusiasm and expertise. He also collaborates with other musicians on the “Beat It” and “Upload” projects. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, Dave brings a vibrant energy and unwavering support to every initiative. He has a unique talent for connecting with young people, especially those who haven’t yet discovered the joy of music.
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Kirsty Whatley
Kirsty delivers Happy Little Tunes to pre-school children and their families. She is accompanied by her harp and Emma Bear who everyone looks forward to seeing. Visit our Instagram page for updates about Emma Bear's travels. We also have a separate Page for this project. If you have visited one of Kirsty and Emma's sessions, please let us know what you thought! https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/happy-little-tunes
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