What we do
We aim to support music-making for youngsters in our community in the following ways:
Sparking curiousity and interest
Workshops and practical music demonstrations in schools
Promoting live music in our community
Building links with the extensive list of musical organisations in our communities
Running an Events Calendar on our website highlighting local music events
Providing hands-on opportunities to try out an instrument
We have launched “Starter Packs” - an instrument and five individual 1:1 lessons - 8 taken up in first fortnight!
We provided classroom instruments for two local primary schools
We provide beginner group tuition and instruments for three local primary schools
Encouraging and enabling tuition either within or outside school
We are building a directory of music teachers in our area
We offer subsidised follow-on lessons from successful trial sessions
We offer subsidised instrument hire for those who are interested in learning
We are offering subsidised private teaching alongside our beginner ensembles
Enabling opportunities for ensemble playing from the very earliest of stage
We have set up our own first ensemble for novices – our Brass Roots Ensemble – starting in September
We are developing links with local music organisations that welcome youngsters
Group teaching in schools
Our first project was to enable whole class teaching without any net cost to schools or to parents. This all set to continue for a second year with two schools. Read more
Local Music Groups
The villages play host to a number of music groups, societies and organisations. There is something for everyone and new members are always welcome. Read more
Local teachers
We are building list of instrumental and theory teachers known to teach in the Goring and Streatley area. Read more
Starter Packs
Our Learn to Play Starter Pack scheme makes starting simple, affordable, and inspiring! For just £30, we are offering five lessons including an instrument. Read more
Activities in 2024-25
Fundraising Campaign
Our fundraising efforts are a crucial element of what we do - we welcome donations and offers of fundraising events of all shapes and sizes and aim to raise around £8k per year to further our activities Read more
Workshops
Our one-hour "Discovery Day" programme was lead by professional players with experienced ensembles and plenty of interactive opportunities to help inspire young beginners to continue their journey! Read more
Events Calendar
There are a tremendous number of musical activites taking place in our villages to enourage and inspire. Bookmark our page and come and listen! Read more
Brass Roots Ensemble
Our new Brass Roots Ensemble, is a new community music group in Goring intended for novice brass players of all ages in partnership with the Oxfordshire County Music Service. Read more
100 Reasons why
We asked our supporters and website visitors for their reasons why music matters to them - and here are some of their responses. Click on the links on the page to tell us yours! Read more
