Young musicians inspired at Strings Day workshop
Young musicians from Gateshead and South Tyneside came together to be inspired at a beginner's strings workshop as part of a regional music events programme.
The Benedetti Foundation, in partnership with Gateshead and South Tyneside Music Services, brought its 'Music Service Sessions' to the area with hopes of encouraging the young musicians to be creative and learn new skills.
Children from Gateshead and South Tyneside who play string instruments, such as the violin, viola or cello, were invited to come together for the inspirational event at the Dryden Centre on Friday (1 July).
The event saw over 90 children taking part in the music sessions and was attended by the local authority's Mayors and councillors, who celebrated the amazing work of the children and those involved in making the event possible.
Rebecca Pedlow, Manager and Hub Lead at Gateshead Music Service, said: "It was amazing to see so many young musicians coming together to be inspired and to enjoy an entire day of what they love best.
"These hugely important events for children's musical progression could not happen without support from Arts Council for the DfE Music Education Hub funding programme.
"The opportunity for children in Gateshead and South Tyneside, to work with such a major national music organisation, is something they will remember for the rest of their lives."
The string day forms part of a week-long regional residency led by the Benedetti Foundation across Gateshead and South Tyneside. Music tutors and ambassadors worked with just under 1000 young people and teachers from across the area, leading workshops in nine primary schools, providing training for teachers and hosting the day-long session for beginner string players.
Laura Gardiner, Benedetti Foundation Director, said: "We are delighted to have carried out the Foundation's first week-long residency with Gateshead and South Tyneside Music Services and we are very grateful to all the funders and the teams at the Music Services who made it possible.
"We were very impressed with the focus of all who took part. The children listened intently, joined in with energy and enthusiasm and created a real sense of community.
"We would like to thank all the instrumental teachers who work with these children day in, day out, for all of their support. We look forward to more week-long residencies and we can't wait to work with young musicians and teachers across England and Scotland in this way."
The session was made possible by public funding from Arts Council England, National Lottery Project Grants, the DfE Music Education Hub fund and through the generosity of The Shears Foundation, Trinity College London and Sir James Knott Trust.
Young musicians from Gateshead and South Tyneside came together to be inspired at a beginner's strings workshop as part of a regional music events programme.
The Benedetti Foundation, in partnership with Gateshead and South Tyneside Music Services, brought its 'Music Service Sessions' to the area with hopes of encouraging the young musicians to be creative and learn new skills.
Children from Gateshead and South Tyneside who play string instruments, such as the violin, viola or cello, were invited to come together for the inspirational event at the Dryden Centre on Friday (1 July).
The event saw over 90 children taking part in the music sessions and was attended by the local authority's Mayors and councillors, who celebrated the amazing work of the children and those involved in making the event possible.
Rebecca Pedlow, Manager and Hub Lead at Gateshead Music Service, said: "It was amazing to see so many young musicians coming together to be inspired and to enjoy an entire day of what they love best.
"These hugely important events for children's musical progression could not happen without support from Arts Council for the DfE Music Education Hub funding programme.
"The opportunity for children in Gateshead and South Tyneside, to work with such a major national music organisation, is something they will remember for the rest of their lives."
The string day forms part of a week-long regional residency led by the Benedetti Foundation across Gateshead and South Tyneside. Music tutors and ambassadors worked with just under 1000 young people and teachers from across the area, leading workshops in nine primary schools, providing training for teachers and hosting the day-long session for beginner string players.
Laura Gardiner, Benedetti Foundation Director, said: "We are delighted to have carried out the Foundation's first week-long residency with Gateshead and South Tyneside Music Services and we are very grateful to all the funders and the teams at the Music Services who made it possible.
"We were very impressed with the focus of all who took part. The children listened intently, joined in with energy and enthusiasm and created a real sense of community.
"We would like to thank all the instrumental teachers who work with these children day in, day out, for all of their support. We look forward to more week-long residencies and we can't wait to work with young musicians and teachers across England and Scotland in this way."
The session was made possible by public funding from Arts Council England, National Lottery Project Grants, the DfE Music Education Hub fund and through the generosity of The Shears Foundation, Trinity College London and Sir James Knott Trust.
