Bursaries
The Apollo Music Projects Instrumental Bursary Scheme is an exciting new strand of activity designed to extend the legacy of our work by offering free music tuition to children in our partner schools, aimed at children who have been inspired by working with Apollo Music Projects, who would benefit from individual lessons, and would not be able to do this without our support.
Children in the bursary scheme benefit from individual lessons or lessons in pairs, progressing further and more quickly than they would in a larger group. Making music becomes a positive force in their lives as they gain confidence and proficiency in playing an instrument.
The first year (2023) of the programme was a great success, with very positive feedback from instrumental tutors and headteachers. 37 children took part in 23 bursaries, funded by Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne and the Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation.
As well as the lessons there were performance opportunities for two of the schools, including school assembly performances and an appearance in the Hackney Music Service Instrumental Festival. We hope to expand the scheme in the future, reaching even more children and partner schools with this incredible opportunity.
“The Apollo instrumental Bursary Scheme has been very successful in this school. The children are very engaged with music and up for taking up challenges and opportunities. I would definitely like to see the scheme carry on next year; the children are doing so well.”
Instrumental tutor, St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School, Hackney
“I like playing for people and want them to enjoy music as much as I do.”
Year 5 bursary pupil, Hackney