PCYM: Musical Prelude

The environment

Music sessions within the local area meaning that people did not have to use transport to attend.

The local economy

Free to attend by those in the local area. Those from further away attending and paying thus supporting PCYM's work further. Rental of local space (OBA).

Volunteering, jobs & education

1 new teacher was recruited to deliver the project. New weekly session in the area offering a musical education offer for 3 and 4 year olds who would not otherwise have access to this type of opportunity.

Arts, culture & heritage

Based in the Orton Centre, sessions are free of charge to children living in the area, allowing them to access high quality musical opportunity to give them the very best start in life. Music is widely known to significantly support general development, communication, social development, physical agility, well-being, imagination and creativity of children. In this area children and their parents are often unable to access such valuable opportunities due to their financial status and availability of activity in the local area without the need for expensive travel. PCYM: Musical Prelude breaks down these barriers, allowing children to have the best start in their education through music. Through bursary support and free instrument loan, children then have the opportunity to continue their musical journey after PCYM: Musical Prelude alongside school with our PCYM 'Music Starts Here!' and Full curriculum packages giving the chance to progress, develop and enjoy music to age 18!

Activity, health and leisure

Singing is a big part of the sessions. It has many known physical and wellbeing benefits and these can be benefitted on right from the earliest stages of learning.