Youth Music Initiative
The Youth Music Initiative is funded through the Scottish Arts Council by the Scottish Executive.
"Access is the backbone of the YMI. It aims to put the young person at the forefront of our thoughts when planning, organising and delivering music activities, regardless of ability, whilst also providing opportunities and encouragement for those showing the potential to excel."
We are now entering Year 7 of this Initiative and have submitted a bid for £83,628.00 of funding to support music activities for school students in Shetland. One of the main aims is to ensure that all P6 children have some instrumental tuition but the funding can also support other activities:
Some of the projects planned for this year are:
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Dialect Singing classes
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A Dialect Nursery Rhyme resource for Early Years
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Community musicians working in Schools
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Music Technology Support for Primary Schools
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Music Festival and Workshops
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Support for visiting musicians to work in schools
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Additional Music Instructor time for children with ASN
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Support for Drumjamm
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African Drumming in Schools
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Guitar Tuition in Schools
For More information please contact: