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As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Scottish Ensemble (SE) - the UK's leading string orchestra, and one of the most distinctive music ensembles in Europe - is raising money for its Fund for the Future to support inspiring work with young people across Scotland over the next 5 years.
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Situation
Experiencing and participating in a variety of live music at an early age can prove transformational for a young person’s learning, social skills and well-being - in addition to generating joy through the discovery of their own musical creativity. As education systems face challenges to retain music’s place in the curriculum, many young people have limited access to inspirational live experiences and a generation risks losing out on the social, emotional and cultural benefits of music making.
Solution
We will increase our performance activity in schools across Scotland, in both rural and urban communities – working with partners to establish where need is greatest. Over the coming years we will devise projects that immerse young listeners in our orchestra, present theatrical concerts that tell stories connecting to contemporary questions, and offer rich, interactive, live music projects in accessible settings – with the full Scottish Ensemble right in their school halls. This campaign is supported by generous match funds pledged by Scottish Ensemble’s Board and musicians.
