Kirsty McDowell

Kirsty joined the Training and Development team in 2005, becoming Regional Development Officer for the North East in spring 2007. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, she plays with local amateur orchestras and the professional string quartet Arco. Kirsty's background is in the management of voluntary orchestral groups.

Since joining Making Music, Kirsty's activities in the North East have included a series of development projects for voluntary music groups (the ‘Striking Out’ programme, available as a series of case studies) which involved over 500 amateur musicians and volunteers and almost 2000 audience members; training sessions in audience development, equal opportunities and fund-raising; lobbying; one-to-one support for music groups and a survey of member needs in the North East region, which was used to shape and plan events and opportunities for the region.

As well as continuing to lobby on behalf of voluntary music and providing one-to-one support for members, Kirsty's current focus is on helping music groups work successfully with young people. More information about particular projects and events will appear in the Training and Development section of the Members’ Area.

Contact Details

kirsty@makingmusic.org.uk
07855 642308 (mobile)