music from the roots up
We believe that all children have an innate musicality. From birth they explore pulse, rhythm, pitch and timbre and use sound as a way to communicate. These are the seeds of musical growth.
About Us
Cornwall Music Service Trust launched its Early Years Music Education Service in 2017. The first project was funded by Take Art Soundwaves Extra and took place in St. Austell. Since then we have been going from strength to strength providing a service in more schools and Early Years settings year on year.
Nurturing our young musicians
Our projects take place in schools, nurseries, pre-schools, with child minders and with parents. We aim to be available to support children under 5 across Cornwall, whatever their needs or situation. Our work with Early Years Practitioners provides them with the tools they need to support children in their music making and to recognise the children’s innate musicality. Our research projects are designed around the needs of the setting. For instance, we have looked at the impact of music on speech and language, wellbeing, sharing and fine motor skills amongst other things.
Researched and studied
We run a range of research projects which help to show the impact which music can have on a young person’s life.
The Dalla project
This story and composition was inspired and co-created by 2 - 4 year olds in 3 Cornish Early Years settings. It is the culmination of The Dalla Project delivered by CMST's Early Years Team and supported by Arts Council England. It is designed to be narrated by Early Years Practitioners, Teachers and Parents and shared with their children. The song and video which was created can be seen below.
In this story we hear about the journey if Tykki and Bughik as they travel the world and witness the the impact that humans have had on our planet.
do you want to get involved?
If you would like to bring CMST early years into your school, nursery or childcare setting then please contact us for more information.
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