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We welcomed ABRSM examiner, Iain Sloan, to AMP last week while he was visiting Makhanda for music exams. He expressed interest in our project and was delighted to experience a typical afternoon with us.
Our students exit AMP with an international music exam and we hope to have a number of entries in 2025. Iain's visit was an opportunity for teachers and learners to ask questions about the exams and gather a few tips for their preparation.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
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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, performers and creative professionals.
#sef
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#ABRSM
Our End of Term Concert was a chance to showcase how far our young musicians have progressed and develop their confidence in performance.
Best Performance:
Akhanya Ntame (trumpet)
Most Promising :
Tsepiso Mila (violin) & Esinako Simama (Alto Saxophone)
Most Entertaining :
Avela Twani & Onothando Krali (trumpet)
Special thanks to Brendan Hoffman (flute) and Garreth Robertson (piano) for their inspiring guest performance.
We also welcomed Elijah Madiba (AMP Board) and Sambesiwe KaMbhali Mavela from Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology as special guests.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
Well done!!
Ilse Strauss, one of our dedicated gap-year volunteers, has been inspired to pursue music studies after being part of our team. We're beyond thrilled to see the impact of our program on our volunteers.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef
#rhodesuniversity
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
Congratulations and we wish you all best for the future. Continue to mentor those talented kids 💐
Wow Ilse congratulations my dear.
Congratulations to all the AMP learners, alumni and staff who participated in the inaugural Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Ensemble Festival, sponsored by Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ensemble forms an important part of our project and are thrilled to see this festival take place.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
Theatre at Joza Youth Hub (Home of AMP!)
Ten Minute Town is a site-specific journey through Makhanda inspired by six pieces of creative writing on the city. The performance is devised and performed by the RU first year MA and is part of the Place Texts, Place Moves, Makhanda research project.
Booking essential: RhodesUniversityTheatre@gmail.com
Tuesday, 27 August and
Wednesday, 28 August
11:30-14:30
starting at Drostdy Arch
Another collaboration and vision to share our space with Access Music Project Joza Youth Hub, Rhodes UniversityDrama Department.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
Mook LionRUCE: Rhodes University Community EngagementRhodes University Fine Art Department
We welcomed ABRSM examiner, Iain Sloan, to AMP last week while he was visiting Makhanda for music exams. He expressed interest in our project and was delighted to experience a typical afternoon with us.
Our students exit AMP with an international music exam and we hope to have a number of entries in 2025. Iain's visit was an opportunity for teachers and learners to ask questions about the exams and gather a few tips for their preparation.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
#ABRSM
Our End of Term Concert was a chance to showcase how far our young musicians have progressed and develop their confidence in performance.
Best Performance:
Akhanya Ntame (trumpet)
Most Promising :
Tsepiso Mila (violin) & Esinako Simama (Alto Saxophone)
Most Entertaining :
Avela Twani & Onothando Krali (trumpet)
Special thanks to Brendan Hoffman (flute) and Garreth Robertson (piano) for their inspiring guest performance.
We also welcomed Elijah Madiba (AMP Board) and Sambesiwe KaMbhali Mavela from Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology as special guests.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
Well done!!
Ilse Strauss, one of our dedicated gap-year volunteers, has been inspired to pursue music studies after being part of our team. We're beyond thrilled to see the impact of our program on our volunteers.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef
#rhodesuniversity
Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology
RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
Congratulations and we wish you all best for the future. Continue to mentor those talented kids 💐
Wow Ilse congratulations my dear.
Congratulations to all the AMP learners, alumni and staff who participated in the inaugural Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Ensemble Festival, sponsored by Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ensemble forms an important part of our project and are thrilled to see this festival take place.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
Theatre at Joza Youth Hub (Home of AMP!)
Ten Minute Town is a site-specific journey through Makhanda inspired by six pieces of creative writing on the city. The performance is devised and performed by the RU first year MA and is part of the Place Texts, Place Moves, Makhanda research project.
Booking essential: RhodesUniversityTheatre@gmail.com
Tuesday, 27 August and
Wednesday, 28 August
11:30-14:30
starting at Drostdy Arch
Another collaboration and vision to share our space with Access Music Project Joza Youth Hub, Rhodes UniversityDrama Department.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
Mook LionRUCE: Rhodes University Community EngagementRhodes University Fine Art Department
Access Music Project featured on Mpuma Kapa TV and we are so thrilled with the result.
Watch the short segment and find out more about what we do.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology Social Employment Fund Joza Youth Hub The Learning Trust Verge of Change Makhanda Rhodes University Fine Art Department Mook Lion Rhodes University Drama Department Daily Dispatch Awarenet Youth Power Group HeraldLIVE - Nelson Mandela Bay St Andrew's College DSG Grahamstown Victoria Girls' High School Nombulelo Secondary School Ntsika Secondary School Mary Waters High School, Grahamstown Andrew Moyake Public School kutliso Daniels secondary school Makana Community Orchestra Music Society of Makhanda National Arts Festival Makhanda National Youth Jazz Festival, Makhanda ABRSM National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) South African National Lottery Izak de Vries Die Tuishuise and Victoria Manor Soweto String Quartet Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Industrial Development Corporation Sony Music News
#smgimpactt
#sonyglobalsocialjusticefund
Truly an impactful project ❤️. Keep up the great work.
And just like that we have an AWESOME performance space at Joza Youth Hub.
Masters students from Rhodes University Drama Department rehearsed In preparation for a performance next week and included some of the AMP learners.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering or
collaboration / partnerships
accessmusic.org.za/about/
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.
#sef RUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagement The Learning Trust Mook Lion Social Employment Fund Rhodes University Fine Art Department Mpuma Kapa TV Nando's Spier Arts Trust
So stunning!
The final day has finally arrived! All hands on deck to pull this collaborative mural together by 4pm!
Inspired by Access Music Project musicians and ILAM Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology created by Rhodes University Fine Art Department students and supervised by Mook Lion.
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
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Joza Youth Hub Social Employment Fund Verge of Change Makhanda Spier Arts Trust Nando's0The Learning TrustTrRUCE: Rhodes University Community EngagementeMpuma Kapa TVpYouth Power GroupGAwarenetrHeraldLIVE - Nelson Mandela BayaDaily Dispatchpatch
Mook's signature is very visible, JMS feel🔥🔥❤️
Day #4 Collaboration can take all shapes and forms but music is at the heart of everything we do.
Artwork by Rhodes University Fine Arts students, supervised by Mook Lion and inspired by Access Music Project musicians.
Wishlist...
* Curtains in our offices and teaching rooms
* Tiled floors to replace the carpets
* Musical education posters for the walls
* Ceiling board to fix some areas
* Concrete pathway to our front door
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering
accessmusic.org.za/about/
Joza Youth Hub Social Employment Fund Verge of Change Makhanda Spier Arts Trust Nando's0The Learning TrustTRUCE: Rhodes University Community Engagementement
The space outside is definitely a venue from now on ❤️❤️🔥
Great to collaborate with AMP... what an amazing project!
Day #3 of Rhodes University Fine Arts student's mural taking shape under the supervision of Mook Lion. Music and art collaboration to beautify our teaching/practice rooms.
Wishlist...
* Curtains in our offices and teaching rooms
* Tiled floors to replace the carpets
* Musical education posters for the walls
* Ceiling board to fix some areas
* Concrete pathway to our front door
Join our community and become involved with support:
funding
donations
volunteering
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