Five schools taking part in the Musical Futures Northern Ireland Pilot have successfully applied to EMI music sound foundation for instrumental resources to support the pilot.
The schools have secured £2,100 between them to purchase instruments.
Three schools (St Cecilia’s College, St Brigid’s College and Limavady Grammar school) received £200 each to purchase bass guitars and St Peters High School and Immaculate Conception College received £750 each to purchase a wider selection of instruments.
Sarah Murphy of Wall2Wall Music, Musical Futures' national co-ordinator in Northern Ireland said:
'We're delighted. The five schools involved are within the 20% most deprived electoral wards in Northern Ireland and these instruments will make a significant difference to the delivery of Musical Futures for their students. Having talked to the schools and students they would like to give a huge thank you to both EMI Music Sound Foundation for the support with instruments and to Paul Hamlyn Foundation who are funding the Musical Futures pilot in Northern Ireland'.
You can contact Sarah Murphy on 07811107065, or at smilesmurphy@googlemail.com.
