Our Projects
Moving on Music has vast experience of delivering a wide-ranging variety of education and outreach projects that include:
Music and Arts projects
Projects can be developed and delivered by Moving on Music or on behalf of, or in collaboration with other organisations. Projects might include a commissioned work and may be linked to a significant event taking place in a community, or perhaps based upon a particular theme, or cultural or historical event.
Workshops
A range of workshops can be delivered, which are tailored to a groups requirements or interests. We aim to engender an interest in music for the first time participants, or provide opportunities for development for those already participating in musical activities
Seminars and Q&A sessions
Moving on Music offers unique opportunities to come face to face with and learn from musicians and music industry professionals. These sessions are particularly beneficial for local musicians pursuing a career in the industry.
For these activities, we link up with organisations such as:
- local authorities
- schools, further education colleges, universities
- youth groups
- community groups
- arts organisations
- collectives
All our education and outreach projects are led by highly skilled musicians and professionals and aim to:
- provide a positive learning experience
- create unique opportunities for educational/musical/professional development
- be exciting, experimental, creative and fun
- be as appealing and accessible as possible - regardless of arts background or experience
Examples of our recent education and outreach activities include:
One Less Petal, One Less Flame
Project synopsis: A major cross arts community project, with showcase event and publication
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Flight Of The Earls, Donegal County Council enlisted the assistance of Moving on Music, to produce a major arts and community project in the Fanad Peninsula, entitled, One Less Petal, One Less Flame. Composer Elaine Agnew and writers Kate Newmann and Cathal O’Searcaigh led music and writing workshops in primary and secondary schools from January until December 2007. The culmination of the project was the publication of a book written by the pupils and the creation of a new piece of music composed the main body of which was composed by Elaine Agnew, drawing on music and words written by the pupils. The included a prologue composed piece by Donegal fiddler Tommy Peoples and an epilogue by Italian jazz clarinettist, Gabriel Mirabassi.
One Less Petal, One Less Flame was performed in Milford, Donegal on 16th September 2007 by a choir of 100 local children, the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Tommy Peoples and friends and the Gabrielle Mirabassi Trio.
From Get In to Get Out
Project synopsis: A practical workshop based initiative to help young musicians to progress in the music industry
In February and March 2009, a Moving on Music initiative entitled From Get In to Get Out, provided young bands and solo artists with a valuable opportunity to work alongside music industry professionals to maximise their knowledge of the music world and to gain insight into a range of areas that are crucial to their craft – from how to secure gigs, to how to interact with audiences.
The workshops were facilitated by world-class composer & musical director, David Munro (Celtic Tenors) and expert Sound Engineer/Tour Manager, John Willis (Production House).
Each act participated in two dedicated 3-hour workshop sessions. During the intervening 4-week period between the initial workshop and the follow up workshop, the musicians were requested to invest time in working on particular areas of their performances.
The project culminated in a public showcase event to an enthusiastic audience. All sessions took place at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast and the initiative was supported by Delta/Thriftway Travel and Arts and Business.
Tasmin Little Workshop
In December 2009, internationally acclaimed violinist Tasmin Little facilitated a developmental workshop for 100 young string players aged 11-18 years old, and string tutors from the Southern Education and Library Board (covering Newry, Armagh and Dungannon areas). As well has performing some of her favourite pieces for the young people, Tasmin worked with three advanced level students in a masterclass setting offering advice on technical issues related to violin playing.
Rachel Unthank Q&A
In February 2009, Moving on Music provided Performing Arts students at South East Regional College, Bangor, with a unique opportunity to interact with acclaimed folk singer and Mercury Music Award nominee - Rachel Unthank. The informal setting allowed the students to speak to Rachel openly about the steps they need to take in order to pursue a career in the music industry.
Collective Thinking Seminar
As part of the 2010 Moving on Music Festival, Dave Kane, the young Northern Irish musician and composer presented a seminar for local musicians relating to the value of setting up music collectives.