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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£20.8K
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Spending
£15.9K
Public benefits
OBJECTS The Band is established to advance the education of the public in the art and science of Music, by the provision of training in the playing of musical instruments and to promote The benefit of the inhabitants of the Strabane area and its environs of County Tyrone, without distinction of age, gender, Disability, sexual orientation,
nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by Associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the Inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, with the object of improving the Conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular: a) To present public events including concerts and recitals; b) To encourage the beneficiaries to study and play music as part of a band. Benefits The benefits which flow from community music making are placed into two categories according to age: Adolescence/ Youth (school ages from 9-17) Young Adult/Elderly (ages 18-60+) We provide an affordable extended music education curriculum for beginning musicians of any age. As part of our community outreach programme, St. Joseph’s Brass Band provides instruments and music lessons for £1 per session; this is compared to the education board prices of several hundred pounds which can be out of reach for some families. Providing a healthy community support network for both new participants and existing participants: Providing a safe space for social networking with other instrumental musicians from different communities, educational backgrounds, nationalities Reducing stress, enhancing creative thought/creative problem solving Enhancing memory and focus, possibly relating to symptoms of old age and dementia Proving healthy opportunities for people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and other breathing-related conditions such as Asthma to learn helpful breathing techniques through instrumental performance; “Music therapy is also very effective at relieving the depression many COPD patients experience. Half of patients with COPD report significant depression, and music is a known mood-lifter”. Music making can experience beneficial effects relating to health issues like depression and anxiety; making music enhances self confidence, energy and self-esteem as well as general wellbeing and happiness. These benefits will be (are) evidenced through: Personal Statements Returning number of participants: The senior band has a steady membership of around 25 players, and the junior band currently has 14 students. The purpose of our charity may lead to the following harm… We do our best to provide a safe space for people of any age to make music. Our community educators who lead rehearsals/lessons are vetted through ACCESS NI; Our Child Protection Policy and Equality Statement has been widely circulated throughout the band and participants; We have two Designated Child Protection Officers in the band who have been trained to deal with any issues or concerns that may arise; We have an executive committee that meets on a regular basis and oversees all business in regards to Strabane Brass Band and the youth band. Who are our beneficiaries? As a band we do don’t discriminate in any form, so every member of the public can be a beneficiary of our music making, we partake in various cross border cross community events and we support other charities by providing our services free of charge
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We currently rehearse 1 to 2 nights per week for 1.5 hours. Our junior band rehearsed one night a week for up to an hour before the band’s rehearsal. The junior members are invited to sit in on these rehearsals to learn first-hand experience of music ensemble etiquette, advanced technical skills, as well as enjoying a shared experience of music
making and friendships within a community ensemble. Our concert performances range from carol services to recent performances in the UK City of Culture’s Walled City Tattoo (2013). We have taken part in cross border, cross community workshops with flute bands and pipe bands. As a mixed band, we strive to enhance our friendships with those of different faiths and musical traditions.
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- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Youth development
