Venture down Sani street on a weekday afternoon and you may hear the sounds of Ma Brrr, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Purcell, Michael Jackson, fanfares, umxhentso, dubstep, Bob Marley, Jonas Gwangwa… or something else you’ve never heard before. Trombones, marimbas, bass guitar… piano, voices, cellos, drums… shouts, whispers, booms, clicks, screams… it’s the sound of young people working, playing; the singing of beating hearts and the creaking of expanding minds. Access Music Project (AMP) is an Eastern Cape music education centre connecting young people with their creative identities and opportunities in the creative economy, in partnership with local schools. AMP was established in response to the problem of young potential musicians not having access to music studies. In many schools music is not an option for study, and arts in general have little priority. AMP’s model is that of a centre where human and physical resources are pooled to serve learners from various under-resourced schools, enabling the creation of a well-equipped, diverse and high quality music programme. Engagement with arts provides a space in which children can explore those parts of their selves that cannot be understood through words, and develop critical and alternative ways of thinking and expression. The opportunity to study music formally can open up another world of pathways for children who are talented and aspiring musicians.
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Join us for a Joyous afternoon of music! We have been preparing this morning...
14h00 Marimba Workshop
14h30 Concert begins
Amazwi Auditorium, SA Literature Museum
Tickets at the door, R100
Join our informal Marimba Workshop at 14h00, before the Concert. Experience the vibrancy and joy of making music with AMP and AMI (African Musical Instruments)
End of Year Concert : 16 November, 14h30, Amazwi, Makhanda
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Don't miss out! Celebrate with us in our annual End of Year Concert.
16 November, 14h30, Amazwi, Makhanda
Marimba Workshop from 14h00 if you get there early!
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Are you available in you centre today at Joza?
Catch us LIVE on 16 November, 14h30, Amazwi, Makhanda
Marimba Workshop from 14h00 if you get there early!
Our AMP Interns and Alumni performed at the Grahamstown parkrun and Major Fraser's igniting a common comment throughout the morning of "hope". What an amazing team to work with.
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Joza Youth Hub The Learning Trust St Andrew's College Soweto String Quartet Mpuma Kapa TV kutliso Daniels secondary school Andrew Moyake Public School Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda Grocott's Mail Sony Music News National Lotteries Commission ABRSM Verge of Change Makhanda
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Grahamstown parkrun, TODAY
08h00 - 09h30
Botanical Gardens, Grahamstown, South Africa
AND
Major Fraser's
later in the morning
www.facebook.com/@majorfrasers/?mibextid=ZbWKwL
AMP Intern Band will be performing to promote our upcoming concert.
Run to the rhythm of our beat 🎉✨💯🎶
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
Joza Youth Hub RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement The Learning Trust St Andrew's College Soweto String Quartet Andrew Moyake Public School Mpuma Kapa TV kutliso Daniels secondary school Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda Grocott's Mail National Lotteries Commission Sony Music News ABRSM
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Dave Koz met with us last night and we connected through a shared passion for music. AMP alumni Siyabulela Mfuku (saxophone), Bulelani Mfuku (Bass Guitar) and Sisipho Mangete (Trombone) were thrilled with the opportunity.
Dave encouraged us to seek and develop our own individual music styles through composing, experimenting and listening. He surprised us with a spontaneous performance and has left us inspired.
Thank you to Coenie de Villiers for facilitating this meeting and his affirmative belief in the value of the work that we do.
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
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collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
Joza Youth Hub RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement The Learning Trust St Andrew's College Soweto String Quartet Andrew Moyake Public School Mpuma Kapa TV kutliso Daniels secondary school Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda Grocott's Mail National Lotteries Commission Sony Music News ABRSM
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Have you booked yet!
AMP is an Eastern Cape music education centre connecting young people with their creative and musical identities as well as opportunities for them to take part in the music industry. AMP does this by opening access for school learners to develop their musical skills in preparation for formal qualifications and/or industry opportunities in music.
The concert will be directed by AMP founder and Music Director; Gareth Walwyn. Refered to as "Mister" by the students, "Mr." writes for and conducts the Ochestra. AMP's unique orchestral repertoire is well-known for its distinctively South African flavour.
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
Book tickets for End of Year Fundraising Concert
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Music can set children free to express themselves and we love to make it happen. Well done Sukokhule Ntleki for being recognized with a Music Award at school.
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
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accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
Come and listen to Suko in our End of Year Concert where he plays a vital role in our Orchestra 🎉🎶
Congratulations Suko we are so proud of you boy🥰❤️
I know Sukoluhle as young as when he was 6 months .He played drums perfectly ad young as a year and 6 months . He is a dru. Player and very passionate with everything he does .Suko is also a lifted 🏉 Rugby player .very humble boy who loves church soo much. Congraculations Suko for the award in music and to Oatlands Primary school Thankyou for noticing a skill .may yoy help the boy to rise and shine ,Like you said it Suko has great potential in did .Queens Collage boys,Kingwood, St Andrew's collage and Greame collage Please sponsor this boy
Wow...congrats to him
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Come and hear what we are all about!
Your support will enable a celebratory concert of a life-changing opportunity for so many youngsters in Joza through AMP.
Performances from current and past learners, AMP String Ensemble and AMP Orchestra.
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
Joza Youth Hub RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement The Learning Trust #sonyglobalsocialjusticefund #abrsm
St Andrew's College Soweto String Quartet Andrew Moyake Public School kutliso Daniels secondary school Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Mpuma Kapa TV Rhodes University SRC National Lotteries Commission National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda Grocott's Mail Sony Music News
We welcome volunteers from every field: music to photography, administration to entrepreneural. It is a wonderful way to gain experience in your area and contribute to making a difference.
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Join us for a Joyous afternoon of music! We have been preparing this morning...
14h00 Marimba Workshop
14h30 Concert begins
Amazwi Auditorium, SA Literature Museum
Tickets at the door, R100
Join our informal Marimba Workshop at 14h00, before the Concert. Experience the vibrancy and joy of making music with AMP and AMI (African Musical Instruments)
End of Year Concert : 16 November, 14h30, Amazwi, Makhanda
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Don't miss out! Celebrate with us in our annual End of Year Concert.
16 November, 14h30, Amazwi, Makhanda
Marimba Workshop from 14h00 if you get there early!
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
Are you available in you centre today at Joza?
Catch us LIVE on 16 November, 14h30, Amazwi, Makhanda
Marimba Workshop from 14h00 if you get there early!
Our AMP Interns and Alumni performed at the Grahamstown parkrun and Major Fraser's igniting a common comment throughout the morning of "hope". What an amazing team to work with.
Join our community and become involved with support:
Sponsor a learner in 2025
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/ (donate)
AMP's STORY
AMP was established in 2011 and has continued to grow from strength to strength through the support of a community of learners, teachers, friends and funders.
We have a carefully structured series of programmes from foundational music learning at primary school level, up to our Internship programmes at post-school level, which assist with bridging learners to tertiary studies and the creative industry.
VISION
For South Africa’s youth to have equal ACCESS to music education, creative industry, cultural heritage and artistic possibilities.
MISSION
To enable young musical people, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to realise musical futures through a solid and competitive music education, towards the development of outstanding musicians, performers and creative professionals.
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Joza Youth Hub The Learning Trust St Andrew's College Soweto String Quartet Mpuma Kapa TV kutliso Daniels secondary school Andrew Moyake Public School Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda Grocott's Mail Sony Music News National Lotteries Commission ABRSM Verge of Change Makhanda
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#sef
