At the start of September 2022 19 pupils embarked on a journey with Future Sound and the Abram Wilson Charity to focus on skills that wouldn’t normally be offered as part of their in-school music curriculum.

Throughout the project pupils were invited to attend workshops at The Yard where they got to meet and work directly with professional musicians who are part of the thriving UK music scene. The workshops focused on skills including composition, songwriting, performance and recording, with pupils given the invaluable opportunity to really engage with the arts.

On the 28th of September 2022 they attended their first workshop at the Yard and got to experience first hand what life as a professional musician has to offer. They developed and performed their compositions based on their own influences.#

Following the composition day they returned to the academy and continued to work on their projects under the guidance of the team from Future Sound and the Abram Wilson Charity to prepare for their final performance.

On Wednesday 9th November 2022 pupils took part in a live performance at The Yard to showcase their fantastic compositions. The pupils had worked incredibly hard and this performance was a testament to their hard work and commitment throughout the project.

Mr Asher, Head of Performing Arts said:

“This was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to work with professional musicians. They gained invaluable experience and took part in something they will remember for the rest of their lives” 

One of the pupils involved said:

“I made new friends during the project and got to make music with them. Working with the workshop leaders helped me build my confidence. I also improved my musical skills.”