Young musicians in Dorset are overcoming the strains of the current lockdown by accessing music-making together – online!
Dorset Music Hub have launched their Tuition Online pilot programme of music lessons for pupils across Dorset. The team of music instructors are reaching out to musical pupils and delivering online lessons via a secure learning platform during this time when face to face tuition just isn’t possible.
We know that music plays a significant role in many young people’s lives. Whilst there are no limits on the many benefits on wellbeing that can come from listening to and enjoying music, many young people have been missing out on making music with others and continuing to get support from their music tutors.
The Dorset Music Service instructors have been delivering one-to-one lessons to pupils who would usually learn during school and the system is working well.
Strategic Lead for the Music Service, Clair McColl said: “This crisis has brought some stressful challenges to many families and young people. We are delighted that the Dorset Music Hub has been able to respond to the changing needs of our community with this innovative programme. It’s important that young people can continue to express themselves and take some comfort in their enjoyment of music-making during this difficult time.”
You can find out more information or book onto a virtual lesson by visiting our webpage.
Dorset Youth Virtual Orchestra
Dorset’s Youth Orchestras and ensembles have not let lockdown stop them from collaborating together to celebrate our wonderful world. The rendition of ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Bob Theile and David Weiss, reminds us to focus on the positive things in life, even in these challenging times.
The Dorset Music Service team are thrilled that everyone can enjoy this virtual performance from our dedicated group of young musicians from the Youth Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra and folk ensemble Reel Dorset. Thanks so much for all the work of our wonderful young musicians and their supporters.
View the final collaborative performance:
