Music@Wellwood organises educational events, aimed mainly at Senior School pupils, and concerts which are open to all members of the community. In conjunction with North Ayrshire Council Music Services, Music@Wellwood wishes to organise a Strings Masterclass for young people from across North Ayrshire. Those participating would receive guidance, technical advice and possible progression pathways into music.
Project Description
In conjunction with North Ayrshire Council Music Services, Music@Wellwood would organise a Strings Masterclass in 2026 with Donnie Deacon, a Lecturer of Violin, Viola and Chamber Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Donnie Deacon can provide guidance, technical advice and possible progression pathways into music for young people taking part.
Opportunities such as this have proven to strengthen access to music within North Ayrshire with young musicians supporting community groups and continuing to work within the community and schools promoting music as a career path and as an important educational tool which can continue to be a lifetime benefit.
In addition to an afternoon Masterclass in the Wellwood Burns Centre & Music, the young people would be invited to attend an evening performance by Donnie Deacon in Wellwood.
Provision of the afternoon Masterclass would cost £400. Attendance of 10 young people (approx. number) at the evening performance in Wellwood would be £100. Afternoon refreshments for the young people attending the afternoon Masterclass £30. Any costs associated with the use of the Wellwood would be met by Music@Wellwood.
How have young people been involved in shaping this project?
The answer to this question is private.
Location: Although the Strings Masterclass would take place in Irvine, the participants would be drawn from Secondary Schools across North Ayrshire.
Proposed on behalf of: Music@Wellwood organises educational events, aimed mainly at Senior School pupils, and concerts which are open to all members of the community.
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