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In the last four years NCMS has developed five pilot schemes: Brass Band and Samba band projects in Ashington, Recorder projects in Blyth and a Folk Song and Dance / instrumental project in Seaton Sluice. This year we have created a new Soundstart project involving over 100 children in Blyth. We now have the expertise within our organisation to make a greater impact on the artistic lives of children in Northumberland Schools. |
So
what are wider opportunites? |
| Service Level Agreement (SLA) |
Schools who have already trialled this service have noticed the benefits to the children. In one particular study, run in conjunction with John Kirton, Northumberland’s Senior Educational Psychologist, with the whole school involved: |
| Improved behaviour in and around school was particularly noted. |
| Parents were also very positive about the benefits and the enjoyment of the children. |
| Instrumental lessons of this type will ensure that children receive a quality music curriculum. |
| Working with class teachers, a programme of study can be outlined to ensure that children are receiving coverage of appropriate objectives. |
| All children have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and therefore have access to the development of related skills. |
| Research has shown that learning a musical instrument from an early age improves learning in all areas of the curriculum. |
| Music facilitates learning and encourages the brain to work in more efficient ways, develops and practises fine motor skills and improves self confidence through performance and achievement. |
| Ensemble playing encourages the development of social skills such as listening, cooperation, consideration, appreciation and compromise. |
| Learning and playing music together is an enjoyable experience which often continues into adulthood. |
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Inclusive
workshops for all are available in singing, street samba, African hand
drumming, steel pans, tuned percussion and composition. We also provide
arts workshops to suit schools’ own themed educational projects,
and teacher training aimed at helping schools to enrich curricular arts,
especially collaborative projects within the extended schools’ partnerships
Workshops/Projects
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For further information, including information on costings
and bookings, please contact: Lesley Scott 01670 533526 LScott@northumberland.gov.uk |