Young Musicians for Heritage Project, 2012- 2013

About Young Musicians for Heritage Project, 2012- 2013

The Young Musicians for Heritage project was ran from 2012 to 2013. This was a Department of Contemporary Arts (DCA, MMU) lottery-funded music and music technology project ran by Dr Ornette D Clennon, which artistically and physically linked urban communities in Crewe and Manchester in a common appreciation of their local rail inspired heritages. This project laid the foundations for DCA’s award winning partnership with one of their Manchester based community enterprises, The Youth Village.

Partners

Schools worked with: Monks Coppenhall Primary School and Wistaston Green Primary School.

funded by Department of Contemporary Arts (DCA, MMU). The Department of Contemporary Arts (DCA) at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is a key part of the Manchester School of Art, focusing on the intersection of theoretical research and professional artistic practice. Historically associated with the Cheshire campus, the department’s expertise is deeply integrated into the Manchester School of Art, focusing on theatre, performance, and visual arts.

Video showcasing the Young Musicians for Heritage Celebration Awards evening

External links

• Wistaston Green Primary School, located in Crewe, Cheshire
• Monks Coppenhall
• The Department of Contemporary Arts (DCA) at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)