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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.
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Rotary Ann Club Grahamstown delivered whiteboards for our theory lessons at AMP. Thank you, our teachers and learners are delighted.
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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.
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Nombulelo Secondary School RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Ntsika Secondary School Joza Youth Hub Joza Youth Hub Kingswood College, South Africa African Musical Instruments Gadra Education St Andrew's College ABRSM Music Society of Makhanda The Learning Trust Social Employment Fund Victoria Girls' High School
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Ntsika Secondary School Nombulelo Secondary School RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Andrew Moyake Public School Joza Youth Hub
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Ntsika Secondary School Andrew Moyake Public School Joza Youth Hub RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Nombulelo Secondary School @
Spread the word and book your seat!
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.
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Rotary Ann Club Grahamstown delivered whiteboards for our theory lessons at AMP. Thank you, our teachers and learners are delighted.
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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.
Join us in a fabulous afternoon of music and celebrate the progress of our learners!
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Nombulelo Secondary School RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Ntsika Secondary School Joza Youth Hub Joza Youth Hub Kingswood College, South Africa African Musical Instruments Gadra Education St Andrew's College ABRSM Music Society of Makhanda The Learning Trust Social Employment Fund Victoria Girls' High School
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Ntsika Secondary School Nombulelo Secondary School RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Andrew Moyake Public School Joza Youth Hub
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We need an AMPED T-shirt design and you might have the winning creative streak!
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Ntsika Secondary School Andrew Moyake Public School Joza Youth Hub RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Nombulelo Secondary School @
WORLD TEACHERS DAY
You may not see it from the photographs but we have an amazing comraderie amongst our teachers and learners at AMP. Every afternoon is full of positivity and joy and our teachers are dedicated to sharing their musical knowledge, often going beyond their lesson times and taking a sincere interest in the well being of the students.
On Thursday we celebrated the years work with our End of Term Concert. We were in awe of the progress that has been made and musicality that is emerging as the advanced students begin to find their musical wings and take flight.
Thank you to an amazing team, you make every day worth all the effort it takes to keep a project like this going ❤️
Thank you to Jess Sturrock for being our photographer.
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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.
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Makana Community Orchestra Sambesiwe KaMbhali Mavela Andrew Moyake Public School African Musical Instruments ABRSM St Andrew's College Sony Music News Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture - DSRAC E.C National Arts Festival Makhanda Kingswood College, South Africa RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Joza Youth Hub Music Society of Makhanda Graeme College Gadra Education Ntsika Secondary School Nombulelo Secondary School National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda
We love to attend concerts and today was an inspiration. Thank you Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology and Sibusiso Njeza for arranging tickets.
Many of our young musicians aspire to join the Makana Community Orchestra and we are thrilled that so many AMP teachers and staff are already involved.
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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.
We are so grateful for the amazing community of support around us. Sambesiwe KaMbhali Mavela not only included AMP in his research but also coordinates Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology music students to volunteer on a regular basis at AMP.
Congratulations Sambe, whatever you turn your hand to is done with integrity and sincere commitment and you are a leader in your field.
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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.
Joza Youth Hub
Verge of Change Makhanda
Kingswood College, South Africa
Yandisa Sukolumnandixasimi
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement
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Focus on Fridays
Want to get involved? We are focusing on Fridays and have had an influx of amazing support. Donations of blinds for our windows, carpentry skills, soup delivery and garden services. All with the aim to beautify our space and uplift our learners environment.
Music really does bring us all together.
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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.
Joza Youth Hub
Verge of Change Makhanda
Kingswood College, South Africa
Yandisa Sukolumnandixasimi
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement
