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External practical exams are an important stepping stone for learners wishing to pursue further studies in music, and they provide a recognised certificate that completes a learner’s course at AMP. Contact us to find out current costs of theory exams and whether we have candidates entering.

 

Donate a new or second-hand musical instrument to AMP. Donated instruments will belong to the programme itself, but are allocated to particular learners for the duration of their time at AMP. Learners take the instruments home to practice. We are interested in donations of: trumpets, trombones, saxophones (alto, tenor, baritone), tubas, cellos, violins, violas, marimbas, drum kits, pianos, keyboards, flutes, clarinets, bass guitars, guitars (acoustic, electric), pennywhistles, minor percussion. We also use PA equipment (speakers, amplifiers, etc) and are in need of music stands. If you are interested in donating one of these items, you can contact us to make arrangements.

AMP provides some basic sustenance to learners on each day they attend to ensure they have energy for their lessons. This takes the form of basic sandwhiches, and fruit if we are well-resourced. Catering costs  R1 700 per learner per annum (R150 p/m).

 

Printing of sheet music and music worksheets costs approximately R650 per term (quarter), or R75 per learner per year.

 

 

Make a general donation to AMP, of any amount.

Sponsor a learner’s instrumental tuition for R10 200 per annum (R850 p/m). This may be renewed annually at the sponsor’s choice.

 

 

External theory exams are a necessary stepping stone for learners wishing to pursue further studies in music, and they provide a recognised certificate that completes a learner’s course at AMP. Contact us to find out current costs of theory exams and whether we have candidates entering.

 

AMP welcomes volunteers in the following capacities, and more: Teaching (music theory/aural, sound technology, instrument lessons, marimba bands); Administration; Marketing and publicity; Fundraising; Career guidance for learners; Life skills facilitation; Tertiary application support; Media support. Contact us for more information.

 

In an effort to make music studies accessible to youth in all of Makhanda’s historically disadvantaged areas, we provide daily transport for learners whose schools or homes are far from AMP’s centre. Without transport, many learners simply would not be able to attend. Transport costs R630 per learner for one school term (quarter) (R210 p/m)

 

Instruments require annual service ot tuning to keep them in working condition, and each year we have instruments that require repairs. Costs vary, but we budget on an average of R750 per instrument per service/repair.

 

Sponsor consumables such as saxophone reeds, cork grease, violin or cello strings, rosin, trumpet oil, drum sticks, marimba mallets, guitar strings, batteries of bass guitar, etc. Contact us for specific details and current prices.