2024-25
Our planned programme for this session includes
- Music Heroes – a singing and musicianship programme for all children in primary 3
- United by Sound – in Southcraig School
- Teacher Development – Digital resources to support teaching and learning, professional learning sessions and bespoke support for schools. Support for schools working towards their We Make Music Schools Award
To find out raining sessions are currently available please see our professional learning tab.
Teacher Development Fund Project: 2022-2024
In partnership with Live Music Now Scotland, we secured funding for a 2-year music residency in 4 South Ayrshire schools. A video about the impact of our project is available HERE
The 2-year investment from PHF enabled teachers and musicians to blend the transformative power of music with the boundless potential of education. The partnership with Live Music Now Scotland, South Ayrshire Instrumental Music Service, schools, and the support of the PHF team has been enriching, challenging, and uplifting. This project was an incredible opportunity for our teachers, leaders, and pupils to experience. It has been a unique partnership which has created inspiring and life-changing experiences for all involved. Through the project, teachers and musicians were able to explore the intersection of music and education, learning new teaching techniques and collaborating to plan and deliver creative activities which have impacted learners. The success of our project is due to the enthusiasm, passion, and commitment of all involved. It is not easy to make yourself professionally vulnerable. To admit there is something you find challenging, for example, teaching music. To expose oneself in such a way takes great courage. Each individual teacher has become more confident. Each has found a way to integrate musical activity more regularly into their practice. For some, the confidence to share this with others is evident, for others, it is quieter. Each is stronger because of this project. TDF funding enabled a strong bond to be forged between project leads and to create a successful collaborative environment within which the musicians and teachers had the freedom and space to thrive.
YMI in Session 2023/24
Find out about how our programme of activity impacted learners across all primary and ASN settings HERE
YMI in Session 2022/23 – Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the YMI Programme
Over the past 20 years the Instrumental Music Service in South Ayrshire has received YMI formula funding from Scottish Government (administered by Creative Scotland) to support class music projects in primary schools across the authority.
Find out how our programme supported children across all 43 primary and ASN schools in South Ayrshire HERE
Digital Music – a YMI Case Study – find out how our digital music project in 25% of primary schools helped learners develop wider skills and achieve the We Make Music Digital School Award.
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Creative Scotland: National YMI Reports
2021-22 Evaluation
2021-22 Case Studies
2019-20 Evaluation
2018-19 Impact Report
YMI in Session 2021/22
Find out how our YMI programme and what young people, teachers and our YMI team told us about their experiences click the link Celebrating YMI across South Ayrshire in 2021/22
Our YMI projects take place in every primary school across South Ayrshire. Find out what is took place in each school cluster by clicking on the links below:
Ayr Academy Cluster
Belmont Academy Cluster
Carrick Academy Cluster
Girvan Academy Cluster
Kyle Academy Cluster
Marr College Cluster
Prestwick Academy Cluster
Queen Margaret Academy Cluster
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YMI in Session 2020/21
The COVID-19 Pandemic impacted our ability to deliver our programme as planned.
Find out more about how we successfully used technology to connect with young people at home and in school and what our young people, tutors and colleagues in schools told us about their experiences.
Our young percussionists proved that distance was no barrier to success and achievement. Click the link below to enjoy some festive cheer!
Click the links below to find out about our planned projects for 2020/21:
Expand the window below to find out more about the YMI projects taking place in South Ayrshire schools.
Take a look at the videos of our projects in 2019/20
- Developing Technique 2019/20 – Video
- The Big Sing! 2019/20 – Video
- The Big Bang! 2019/20 – Video
- The Big Strum! 2019/20 – Video
- It’s all about the Buzz! 2019/20 – Video
- The Big Band! 2019/20 – Video
National YMI reports from Creative Scotland
