Wall of Sounds
WALL OF SOUNDS
A UNIQUE MUSIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Band on the Wall and Brighter Sound have formed a unique partnership to offer a progressive learning and participation programme throughout 2011 and beyond.
By catering for children and young people, emerging and established artists and providing a rich adult education programme, we will offer a clear route into music for everyone, from first time opportunities to play, to progression and professional development.
With Band on the Wall serving as a hub for workshops, masterclasses, residencies and performances, the partnership will have a unique cultural offer for Manchester and the North West, with scope to engage in outreach projects, whilst also connecting local musicians with some of the global talent that passes through the venue.
Brighter Sound is the new umbrella organisation responsible for GMMAZ, MusicLeader NW, Sing Up and Leadership Lab, with over 10 years of experience of delivering innovative music education for young people, teachers, artists and cultural industry leaders.
Band on the Wall has been one of the cornerstones of Manchester's thriving music scene for the greater part of the last century, bringing the best music from around the world to Manchester.
Our Work
Children and Young People
Advanced Music - Making Programme - An intensive weeklong music-making course open to young people across Greater Manchester as part of our progression strand.
Local Heroes - Live performances showcasing talents of young people involved in all projects across the GMMAZ spectrum.
Young People with Special Educational Needs - We have worked with young people with special needs since 2009, using assistive technoliges to aid music making. We will develop this area of work in the future to include training for staff in Schools and work with the technologies with young people that are both disabled and non disabled.
Progression and Ambition
Residency Programme – we offer musicians from all arounf the UK and beyond the opportunity to create work and collaborate with some of the world’s best artists, the first of which took place in the week of 6th February 2012 with the Unthanks. CLICK HERE to see the process and outcomes of this great week.
Master Classes - visiting musicians will be offered the opportunity to lead master classes and clinics.
International Exchange Programme - focusing on current connections in Europe, India, Brazil and New Orleans/ America
Progression / IAG Hub - Including mentoring, industry advice, new technology, creative entrepreneurship, CV support, advice and guidance for professional musicians
Adult Learning & Participation
A subscription based programme for people of all ages to get involved in music making across a broad range of activities, styles and abilities. We offer:
Folk Fiddle
The Picturehouse Choir
Harmonica Class
Global Grooves dance and percussion
Tap Rhythm
Jazz improvisation
Jazz Foundations
Jazz Guitar
Beginner Guitar
How to Support Wall of Sounds
In order to deliver our work consistently and sustainably, we require support from Trusts and Foundations, private companies and individuals.
There are many ways to support our work, from becoming a Backing Singer for £50 per year if you’re an individual, to sponsorship of Wall of Sounds as a company from £1000 per year.
Please contact Band on the Wall’s CEO, Gavin Sharp, for more details:
gavin.sharp@bandonthewall.org / 0161 834 1786
