Welcome
We raise funds for Camden Music so that every child in Camden can learn, play and belong through music.
As well as being hugely enjoyable, music making brings enormous benefits to personal and wider development, such as resilience, team building and self-discipline.
Photos from the Camden Schools Music Festival courtesy of Camden Council
What we support
We raise funds to support activities that schools are unable to provide, and which enrich the music experience of children and young people in Camden, including:
- Bursaries to support children (including those with disabilities) whose families cannot afford music lessons and activities outside schools, so they may enjoy the same benefits as less disadvantaged peers.
- Events that inspire children and encourage them to aim high, such as the biennial Camden Schools’ Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, concerts in major London venues, and other specifically devised programmes.
- Running costs of two Saturday Music Centres, various youth ensembles (choirs, orchestras, jazz and other music groups) and holiday courses.
- Musical instruments for loan or low-cost hire to young learners.
Activities funded by the charity are delivered by Camden Music Service under a grant agreement.
What we fund
Bursaries
We support a number of children from low income families enabling them to fulfil their musical potential for the benefits this brings in itself and also to their personal and wider educational development. There are a range of bursaries (with mentoring support) available to support children within Camden.
Music making groups
Our extensive range of instrumental and choral groups offers something for everyone from specialist music ensembles, Saturday centres, holidays courses, SEND groups and in-school learning, to name a few.
Instrument loan
Having instruments available to lend means that no child needs to miss the opportunity to develop musical skills for lack of financial resources.
Events
The myriad events we support include the biennial Royal Albert Hall festival, concerts at major London venues including LSO St Lukes and the Shaw Theatre. Numerous performances take place throughout the year in inspirational locations such as The British Library, Coal Drops Yard and Camden Market to name a few. These events provide a platform to showcase the talents of Camden’s young people to the wider community.
Contact
For more information about the Camden Music Trust please email info@camdenmusictrust.org.
For more information on music opportunities offered by the Camden Music Service please email camdenmusic@camdenlearning.org.uk.