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The Use of Music as a Tool for Social Inclusion Section 2: Local Music Education Services in Cork City The success of 12 learners in progressing to undergraduate programmes is notable. This achievement would not be a typical outcome of Community Employment programmes, nor, in general, for the catchment populations of the Academy or the Music Project. In addition, such progression is part of a trend since 1994, when the Cork Academy of Music was established. Almost 40 graduates of the Academy have gone on to gain degrees, from University College Cork, Leeds University and the Cork Institute of Technology Cork School of Music. Progression to employment is positive but less prominent with six graduates of both programmes accessing employment over the three years examined. 2.9. Parttime Programmes In 2005 there were 381 participants accessing parttime music courses run by four organisations: the Togher Music School (270 participants), Cork Music Works (50), the Barrack Street Band (46) and the Butter Exchange Band (15). The Togher Music School’s parttime music tuition programme is an interesting model. It is the byproduct of a social economy business plan process that was initiated by FÁS, but ultimately did not attract funding through that route. The Music Project and School decided to take the risk of running the parttime element of the business plan themselves instead, on a selfsustaining basis. In 2004, the course’s second year of operation, the demand for places far exceeded expectations, with most of the places booked up three months before the September start date. The course involves guitar, piano and percussion tuition. At the time of the survey most participants had signed up to take the relevant external tests in their discipline. Cork Music Works provided 50 parttime learning opportunities to persons with learning disabilities. Participants explored their creative potential in a weekly workshop. Performances took place in partnership with members of the Cork Youth Orchestra and the CIT Cork School of Music, an indication of quality standards. 27
The Use of Music as a Tool for Social Inclusion Section 2: Local Music Education Services in Cork City Barrack Street Band provided training opportunities for graduates of their outreach programme who wanted to continue their music education. The quality of this education is shown by six young former participants having taken up music careers with the Army band, a remarkable achievement for a voluntary group. 2.10. Outreach Programmes Outreach programmes featuring in the research involve the Barrack Street Band and the Cork Academy of Music arranging tuition in outside venues: at schools in most nstances, but also at community centres and youth projects. The majority of the schools catered for are situated in areas of disadvantage, and in all 284 students received classes in music theory and practice. The schools involved are shown in Table 2.5. Primary schools were the major focus of the programme in response to the demands of the music education curriculum and driven by poor music education infrastructure. Classes lasted one and a half to three hours per week. Accreditation was provided by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, and the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The results for 2005 are impressive. All 151 learners accessing services from Barrack J',88') i.%/) ;8,8) *$!!8**6$2) .') K,./8) T) '
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