A classical music project targeting children from a historically
deprived Scottish housing estate has the potential 'to achieve
social transformation', according to a new report evaluating the
scheme. The Big Noise orchestra programme was set up in the
Raploch, Stirling, by Sistema Scotland in 2008, and has given more
than 300 children the chance to learn stringed instruments and play
together in an orchestra.
The report
commissioned by the Scottish government identified that the scheme
was 'well placed to achieve a range of outcomes, including greater
engagement in learning, higher academic performance, reduction in
negative and health harming behaviours, benefits to families,
employers and communities, and better employability skills.'
Parents and carers of the children involved in the scheme were
surveyed as part of the research. All of them said that their
children were happier as a result of the scheme; 93 per cent
thought that their children were more confident; and 79 per cent
thought that they were more willing to concentrate.
Sistema Scotland, which expanded the Big Noise Raploch programme in
late 2010 to include woodwind, brass and percussion tuition, hopes
to have orchestras up and running in two more communities by
2013.
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