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Training and Development: The 'Striking Out' Programme

Introduction

Striking Out was a programme of development projects run in the North East of England from 2005 to 2006. The aim of the programme was to provide individually tailored, one-to-one support and advice for Making Music societies, or small clusters of societies, in the region in undertaking their own unique development activities. More...

Case Studies

Societies: Bishop Auckland Music Society, Bishop Auckland Choral Society, Stanhope Silver Band, Brian Varley (Organist), The Cobweb Orchestra
Project/Description: Elgar Festival - a collaborative festival between 5 local music societies to celebrate the links between Elgar and the town of Bishop Auckland. Length of project: 15 months Project includes: Collaborating with other music groups; Organising an event; Producing an event brochure; Working with the press Full Case Study (opens in new window)
Society: Durham People's Opera Group
Project/Description: A Gospel Requiem - commissioning, workshops and performance of a new work. Consideration of the effect of a large scale event in terms of the society's development. Length of project: 15 months Project includes: Commissioning a new work; Organising workshops; Working with young people; Choral group/orchestra collaboration; Developing a website Full Case Study (opens in new window)
Society: Chilli Road Band
Project/Description: A programme of artistic development, including increasing rehearsal time, expanding repertoire and improving performance. Achieving increased sustainability in terms of funding. Length of project: 15 months Project includes: Working with 'guest' musicians; Developing a website; Obtaining funding advice Full Case Study (opens in new window)
Society: North Tyneside Steel Band
Project/Description: Feasibility study into the acquisition/development of premises. Length of project: 15 months Project includes: Conducting a SWOT analysis; Writing a business plan Full Case Study (opens in new window)
Society: Ryton Choral Society
Project/Description: Music Creation in Ryton: a creative project working with a music facilitator to develop and present a new work based on workshops with the choral society and 2 local schools. Length of project: 6 months Project includes: Commissioning a new work; Working with young people through schools Full Case Study (opens in new window)
Society: Tynedale Orchestra
Project/Description: Raising the profile of the orchestra in the local community, revitalising the membership and attracting new players and audiences to build a sustainable future. Length of project: 6 months Project includes: Organising a come-and-play day; Re-inventing your public face; Broadening your activities Full Case Study (opens in new window)
Society: Tynemouth Choral Society
Project/Description: Using the opportunities presented by a visit from a Norwegian choir to promote the society and widen awareness of the group Length of project: 6 months Project includes: Working with the press; Getting to know your audience; Photographic exhibition Full Case Study (opens in new window)