A £2,500 grant towards the Education Projects run in Dover by the Deal Music and Arts Festival has been pledged by the Civic and Special Projects Committee. Councillors have supported the mainly volunteer led festival since 2008, doing their bit to fill the gaps left by reductions in Government funding for music education.
This year the grant will help fund children at Astor, Priory Fields, St Martin’s and Barton Schools to take part in “Bold As” a project – learning to play brass instruments followed up by a concert at Dover Town Hall. “Jazz Journey” workshops will be held at Dover Grammar School for Girls.
Families will be able to enjoy fun music events for free across the district and students from 8-25 will be able to attend many concerts with up to 100% discount on tickets.
Education projects are focused on helping those in most need of support including young people with special needs. Research ay ipinapakita na musika at sayaw mapabuti ang mga pagkakataon at dalhin ang mga tao nang buong cultural, panlipunan at pang-ekonomiyang dibisyon. It helps children and young people believe in themselves and tackles the challenges brought by poverty and deprivation.
Bawat taon ang Festival umaakit musikero at performers na may natitirang mga internasyonal na reputasyon at boosts ang ekonomiya at kultural na profile ng lugar na ginagawa itong isang mas mahusay na lugar upang mabuhay, trabaho at pagbisita.
The Festival dates are Friday 28th Hunyo hanggang Sabado 13th July and the Programme is out now with full details of events and other educational projects happening throughout the year – more information is on their website www.dealmusicandarts.com