When you use Sound Foundation Somerset’s services you:

 

• Access government funding for music education  for all pupils aged 5 – 18 in Somerset

• Access exciting, high quality, innovative group & individual teaching covering a wide range of genres by staff with all appropriate DBS security checks already in place

• Engage with the National Music Education Plan recommended by Ofsted Subject Lead Inspector for Music

• Access advice and guidance from hub delivery partners and have access to experienced staff and trainers

• Opportunities for pupils to progress to reach their potential through performance, recording opportunities, and live music experiences

• Access of free instrumental hire as part of the whole class instrumental tuition (WCET) programme and Benefit from reduced hire rates for low income families

• Access world music opportunities such as steel pans, Taiko (Japanese drums), and samba drums

• Access to hub bursaries scheme for low income families to support music progression

• Benefit from information advice and guidance and access to resources from across the arts and creative industries to support children and young people’s progression

• Access Arts Award and Artsmark national schemes