CMST are excited to invite you to a live-streamed demonstration of the instruments of the string family - violin, viola, cell and double bass - on Thursday 9th September at 2pm.
To sign up and receive your link to the live stream please email office@cornwallmusicservicetrust.org
In an exciting collaboration, Cornwall based music e-learning platform MusicEL have teamed up with local music producer, DJ and educator Si Gordon to create a unique music production learning experience launching this Summer.
Using the free to use creative platform BandLab, MusicEL are offering students of all ages and levels of experience the chance to explore the world of music production, with a guided tour through BandLab, alongside Si Gordon and his team. By the end of their 6 week course, participants will be able to confidently make their own tracks, import their own instrument and vocal creations and will have picked up all kinds of tips from the experts along the way.
Steve Hawker, MusicEL Project Manager:
“Music production used to be the domain of people with expensive kit and expert knowledge. With the advent of app’s for phones and home computers, making our own music has never been easier. But we know that sometimes starting out can feel a bit daunting. Our courses with Si and his team will make the journey into BandLab hassle free and truly rewarding, whatever your level of experience. You will come out learning so much and with the benefit of live sessions with the experts along the way you’ll be able to ask questions and get feedback as you go. It’s a great way to learn”.
Si Gordon, professional music producer, DJ and educator:
“BandLab is one of the very best tools out there for starting anyone on their music production journey. But that’s only the beginning! I’ll take students on a guided tour through the platform, showing them how I go about creating tracks, how to get them broadcast ready and sharing a whole load of tips and tricks along the way. It’s up to the individual how deep they go.”
Designed by experienced educators, these courses will take learners on a step-by-step journey, with a clear sense of direction, ensuring important detail is not missed out. Following Si as he creates his own tracks, delivers the added benefit of gaining insight into the creative process of a professional with many years of experience. The courses are split into 3 age groups, BandLab for Kids, BandLab for Teens and BandLab for Adults, with content adjusted accordingly.
BandLab is a free, easy to use software. Whatever style of music classical, pop, EDM, BandLab enables users to get creative, without having to buy any musical kit. It can be used on any platform, PC, Mac, mobile and tablet.
Learners can participate in BandLab with MusicEL courses in 2 ways
Standard - nearly 6 hours of video tutorials, quizzes and assignments, becoming part of the MusicEL community - with challenges, competitions, and online showcases of your music. This package gives 3 months access to MusicEL and the pre-recorded course content for £12.00
Premium - all of the above, plus 6 live Zoom seminars each Wednesday throughout the Summer holidays, with Si Gordon and his team. Participants get help and feedback on their work and are able to collaborate with friends or family on the course. Plus lifetime access to the MusicEL platform – This option costs £40.00
To find out more and sign up
https://www.musicel.org/bandlab/
Si Gordon is a professional DJ and music producer. His music and recording work has appeared on the likes of American Idol, Oprah Winfrey, Sky Sports, Miami Ink, America's Next Top Model, Horrible Histories, and many more. He also works for BandLab producing loop packs, and teaches music production at all ages from primary through to running an F.E. college music department.
MusicEL is a newly launched online community, a virtual music service, born in Cornwall out of the pandemic and the need to find new and engaging ways for students to learn music, connect with fellow musicians and continue to grow. At its heart lie the collective skills and experience of the 100+ Cornwall Music Service Trust music teachers who will inform the content. Far from a standard ‘learn an instrument online’ the MusicEL platform will be a place of discovery, to learn new skills and techniques, explore unfamiliar genres and connect with others, wherever you are, whenever you want. For a monthly subscription fee MusicEL will offer members courses and masterclasses, live seminars and group sessions, competitions and challenges as well as live streamed events. https://www.musicel.org
For information about BandLab https://www.bandlab.com
Please read our latest newsletter for the summer term 2021 which is available to download here.
Following an intense period of work by Vicky Garner, who has identified key priorities for CMSTs marketing strategy, we are looking to employ a part-time Marketing Officer.
This is an exciting time for CMST and an extremely exciting post for someone who enjoys the process of getting under the skin of a project and making a real difference. CMST service delivery is strong, quality of product and service is high. We now need someone to help us tell our story and promote music learning in Cornwall and beyond to the very best of our ability.
For all the relevant details please view the Job Description here.
To apply for this post please contact the Head of Service via: gchurcher@cornwallmusicservicetrust.org to request an application form. Applications will be kept in the strictest confidence.
It has been fantastic to be able to get back to performing again this term. In the following videos you can enjoy a variety of music performed by ensembles including Carrick Breeze, Terpsichore and Recorders Rule in recent weeks.
Thanks to Sarah Whomersley for the videos!
On Monday 6th September, Cornwall Music Service Trust are hosting a training day in collaboration with Cornwall Music Education Hub.
The theme of the day is 'inclusion' and will begin with a keynote speech from CMST’s patron Charles Hazelwood. More info is on the flyer, below. (for non-CMST attendees, please click the image below to go to the booking form)
Miriam was invited to play at KCM church Falmouth as part of their Summer Concert Series in 2020. However, due to coronavirus this got postponed until summer 2021. It has been a great opportunity for Miriam to present her own concert in which she played both Violin and Piano solos as well as three duets with her friend Eva. Miriam has worked exceptionally hard throughout lockdown and took her digital grade 6 exam online and passed with Merit. After her exam Miriam has enjoyed putting together a concert programme which covered a wide range of styles including Folk, Jazz, and Classical duet pieces.
We hope you enjoy these performances of Take Five and Summertime.
This coming Monday, Cornwall Youth Orchestra are live-streaming a one hour concert from Truro Cathedral including a new work ‘The Morgowr’ written to celebrate the orchestra’s 50th Anniversary and the wonderfully colourful ‘Scheherazade’. It’s an ideal opportunity for both young musicians and also teachers to hear Cornwall Youth Orchestra in action since it’s online and doesn’t even clash with the Euros! There is a link to the free live-stream on the poster.
Calling young wind players across Cornwall! Cornwall Youth Wind Orchestra will be recruiting in September and we have a really exciting opportunity for anyone considering whether they might audition.. CYWO’s annual concert at Carnclaze Caverns is usually held in the presence of a huge audience, but this year, due to ongoing restrictions, the audience size is really limited.
HOWEVER - they are giving potential CYWO recruits, and an accompanying parent, the opportunity to come along to the concert rehearsal on Sunday 18th July between 10.30am and 1pm so that you can see what’s involved in playing in this amazing group. It’s a seriously good way to get a feel for the orchestra AND to hear some great live music too. Click on the link below to sign up https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cywo-summer-concert-rehearsal-auditionee-tickets-161920906791
Cornwall Youth Wind Orchestra is run by Cornwall Music Education Hub and is made up of wind, brass and percussion players from all over Cornwall. Many of the orchestral coaches and CYWO’s conductor are instrumental teachers with Cornwall Music Service Trust.
The next Causley Festival of Arts and Literature takes place from the 23rd to the 25th July 2021.
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Between 23rd to 25th July 2021, we will be launching our hybrid festival, blending together physical performances from a variety of family friendly outdoor events including Scratchworks Theatre Company: The Grimm Sisters, Miracle Theatres: Star Crazy and Poetry Postie – Sally Crabtree , along with some old favourites giving festival participants the opportunity to explore this historic Cornish Town and while supporting local businesses by following the Launceston Shop Window Exhibition. By Launching the some celebrations online, we can reach out an audience further afield, bringing people together in a time when community has never been so important; Keeping true to Charle’s poetic themes of place and friendship.
For further details of the wide-range of events on offer please visit the website: https://causleytrust.org/causley-festival/
In a move that will see a significant strengthening of music therapy provision in Cornwall, local charities, Cornwall Music Service Trust (CMST) and Cornwall Music Therapy Trust (CMTT) have merged. The two Trusts have worked together for a number of years, with CMTT, through grants and fundraising efforts, both subsidising and fully funding the services that CMST and other accredited Music Therapists deliver across the region.
CMST Music Therapist Carine Kelley, works with children
As well as creating a united voice for music therapy in Cornwall, the collaboration will enable the providers of music therapy services in the county to access funding to help keep up with growing demand for service provision, as well as ensure that music therapy is accessible to all who need it, for the long term.
Guitar and hands of therapist and child
Jackie Brant, Cornwall Music Therapy Trust:
“Awareness of music therapy is still growing, but year on year we are seeing increased demand as children and adults in a wide variety of settings including nurseries, schools, children’s centres, colleges, hospitals and residential homes, experience the transformative benefits that this clinical intervention can bring. Through Cornwall Music Service Trust and Cornwall Music Therapy Trust coming together we will reach further, attract more funding and importantly ensure that those needing our services are able to access them, irrespective of their financial circumstances or whereabouts. It’s a really exciting time for what is an extremely effective, adaptable and client-focused therapy”
Music therapy is a registered, clinical, psychological intervention, regulated by the Health and Care Professions council. Its purpose is to allow the client to translate their emotions and psychological processes into expressive music in order to release feelings, repair them and heal. Music can offer an alternative method of communication or expression where words are not an option or are inadequate. The aim is to bring out the client’s creativity in order to develop positive changes in behaviour, emotional and physical well-being and communication.
Liz Eddy, Cornwall Music Service Trust, Music Therapy Team Lead:
““CMST’s HCPC registered Music Therapists are skilled musicians who have additional music therapy training at postgraduate level. We provide music therapy through all stages of life. From a pre pandemic project on Treliske Neo-Natal Unit, to work supporting young people in schools and colleges, through to work with older adults living with dementia on the ward at Bodmin Hospital. Exactly what music therapy involves depends on the varied needs of the clients and includes improvised music making, playing, singing, songwriting and talking. The therapeutic relationship that is established and developed between the therapist and client as they engage in these creative ways of interacting is a core element in the effectiveness of music therapy.
The non-verbal nature of music makes it an inclusive practice, accessible to all people. People who do not have the ability to communicate verbally can engage in music therapy and feel heard and understood in their relationship with a music therapist. For clients who can communicate verbally, all feelings can be hard to express in words alone and this expressive way of exploring difficulties can be beneficial. All humans are able to engage in some way with music and in music therapy we can use the amazing ability music has to contain and express human emotion to help people with the challenges they face in their lives"
The list of those who have been shown to benefit from music therapy is extensive, and includes adults and children with learning disabilities, mental health problems, bereavement issues, eating disorders, challenging behaviour, autistic spectrum disorders, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, emotional problems, life-threatening and life-limiting diseases, problems related to abuse, attachment issues, family and adoption problems, multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Diana Miners, teacher at the CDC (Child Development Centre) in St Columb:
"The Child Development Centre in St Columb have had the good fortune to work with CMST Music Therapy since 2013. Our therapist works with the children with additional needs, which requires sensitivity and the ability to quickly attune. By coming into our setting and quickly building a relationship and rapport, the children are absolutely safe to explore and trust, which enables their communication skills to develop markedly and consistently. The fun element that is brought through music therapy is of particular benefit to these children and is key to the outstanding outcomes that this therapy can bring."
Sam Maycock, Occupational Therapist on the Dementia ward (Garner ward) in Bodmin Hospital:
“Music has the ability to cut through impairments in memory that dementia causes, creating the ability to relive a special moment in time. I have seen patients that have been lost in their own world awaken and enjoy the experience this creates”
Truro is leading the way for Cornwall by setting up their own Cultural Compact. This means we can build long and short term plans, a City wide event calendar, an official board for Culture and a vision for Truro beyond 2030
We are an extra channel of connectivity in Truro to help communication and get more collaboration going. Tyller A Nerth is a collection of local residents, organisations, venues, freelancers, support workers, local businesses, ambassadors, education centres and charities that have chosen to work together with Truro City Council and Cornwall Council to support the quality of life and cultural experiences of people in Truro.
You can find out more by downloading this document and this flyer.
