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Breaking the Sound Barrier is a 2 year project working with 8 - 18 year olds in West Somerset and Taunton Dean areas of Somerset. |
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The project is jointly run by Take Art and Actiontrack Performance Company. This ambitious project has broken new ground for youth music in Somerset and has included: |
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- Hosting residencies and workshops with international musicians Black Umfolosi, Oojami, The Dhol Foundation, Asere and Jaipur Brassband.
- Breaking bands, working with 8 new bands to write, record and perform new music.
- Delivery of hundreds of workshops exploring music, production and performance.
- A creative professional development weekend for adults working with young musicians.
- A CD project, showbuilds and numerous concerts.
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities for trainee staff attached to the project.
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Outcomes to date have included: |
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- Over 500 people have taken part in workshops, concerts and studio recordings.
- Increased opportunities for participation in live music-making across the districts.
- Increased understanding and knowledge of non-western music and culture.
- Increased access for schools to professional artists and musicians.
- Increased skills and confidence in music technology, composition and performance, demonstrated by both pupils and teaching staff.
- New interests, friendships and collaborations have been created as a result of young people's participation in the project.
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The project has complimented as well as enhanced current music and performance with both pupils and teachers challenging their perceptions about what the possibilities can be. |
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For further information about the project please contact Rose Hoskin on 01460 249450 or email rose@takeart.org |
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