& futuresAnnual Review 2014/15

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newminds We believe the inspirational human power and drama of live orchestral music is something everyone should be able to enjoy. Through our projects, we bring orchestral experiences to individuals from a diverse range of communities in ways that are engaging and relevant.

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We will be using a lot of the rhythm work with the children – clapping and copying rhythms. The whole thing was very inspiring and has made us want to do more of this type of thing. Manager, Stowmarket Library

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LuLLABY COnCERTSThe fifth annual tour of Lullaby Concerts, held in autumn 2014 during the Family Arts Festival, saw another highly successful series of activities reach many young children, parents and carers, and Early Years practitioners. Produced by Orchestras Live and City of London Sinfonia in partnership with five local authorities and two music education hubs, a programme of creative workshops, training sessions and public concerts was held across Suffolk and north east Essex.

As in previous years, the essence of the project was about bringing inspirational first experiences of live orchestral music to young children and

families, particularly in under-served rural areas, whilst developing the skills of Early Years practitioners and parents to encourage the sustained use of music as a means of learning and play. Several young musicians and a young ballet dancer from the locality were involved in the performances alongside the orchestra, adding a further layer to the sharing of skills whilst inspiring young audiences.

Over a period of 7 weeks a total of 45 workshops were held at 15 nursery settings, as well as a music training day for nursery practitioners and staff, culminating in 12 Lullaby Concerts in 6 different areas. Some 1,780 people engaged with the project as participants or audiences.

Our work with very young children and their families is highly interactive, giving children not only an excellent quality live orchestral experience, but also the chance to interact with the musicians and perhaps play a musical instrument for the first time, sparking an interest that might last a lifetime.

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