We’re happy to announce the start of two new projects this week!

Hey, Mr DJ is taking place at Harper Green School in Bolton where students will be working towards a Music BTEC qualification incorporating DJ Skills. Artist G-KUT will be leading this project from January until March 2012.

Brass Roots Salford begins at Swinton High School this week. MAPAS and GMMAZ Projects are partnering to deliver a brass ensemble with a modern twist, exploring styles such as hip-hop, funk and soul. The project will culminate with a performance on Wednesday 21st March 2012 in Salford (venue tbc).

On Top of the World Tameside also begins again this week, so looking forward to seeing the regular group again and hearing their ideas!

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Music making for babies and parents.

After our successful pilot last year we have organised another run of 8 music sessions for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years and their parents/guardians.

Sessions are held at Band on the Wall from 10.30am-11.30am and 11.30-12.30 every Saturday morning from January 14th - 3rd March 2012. Please feel free to attend whichever session is best for you.

Sessions cost £3 per family (per hour) and payment will be taken on the door. You can also book for all 8 sessions via the Band on the Wall website to receive a discount:

www.bandonthewall.org/education

Get Up, Stand Up

The next round of our music and drama project arrives next week in Moss Side. Are you between 11-19 years old? Do you want to get involved in an exciting music and drama project?

Are you an MC, singer, actor, musician? Would you like to meet young people from other areas of Manchester and work with them on a large scale performance in 2012? If so, come along to:

Moss Side Fire Station, Denhill Road,
Moss Side, M15 5NR

Wednesday night sessions 6-8pm
Sessions on 18th and 25th January, 1st, 8th and 15th February with a performance at Contact Theatre on 16th February 2012 for friends and family!

Come along - It’s FREE!

Curveball music project is a joint initiative between Barnardo’s, GMMAZ and Youth Music, which has worked with young adults aged 16 - 22 in Moss Side Manchester.

There will be a drinks and canapés reception and introductions from the organisers, before the group performs the brilliant material they’ve written during the project on the renowned Band on the Wall stage.

There will be opportunities to mingle and meet the performers, as well as colleagues from across the region.

On behalf of Barnardo’s, GMMAZ and Youth Music, we’d love you to attend.

The event will be on Tuesday 13th September at Band on the Wall
6pm  - 7.30pm

Please RSVP to info@gmmaz.org.uk