WHY MUSIC?
The young people that Brass for Africa works with live in extremely vulnerable situations: they are orphans or children living in households headed by another child; they are juvenile offenders, children living with a limiting disability or young girls who have become mothers. In a society where 70% of out-of-school children receive no formal education and youth unemployment is high, the need for transferable skills is more critical than ever. That’s why we teach 8 key attributes associated with learning music.
WHY MUSIC?
The young people we work with live in extremely vulnerable situations: they are orphans or children living in households headed by another child; they are homeless or young girls who have become mothers. In a society where 70% of out-of-school children receive no formal education and youth unemployment is high, the need for transferrable skills is more critical than ever. That’s why we teach 8 key attributes associated with learning music.
SELF CONFIDENCE
Is to be secure in yourself and your abilities
RESILIENCE
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Is the action of leading a group of people or an organisation
PROBLEM SOLVING
Is a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesise information and knowledge to achieve a solution
GRIT & PERSEVERANCE
Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
CONCENTRATION
Is the action or power of focusing one’s attention or mental effort
TEAMWORK
Is being an effective group member
COMMUNICATION
Is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviours to express or exchange information
SELF CONFIDENCE
Is to be secure in yourself and your abilities
RESILIENCE
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Is the action of leading a group of people or an organisation
PROBLEM SOLVING
Is a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesise information and knowledge to achieve a solution
GRIT & PERSEVERANCE
Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
CONCENTRATION
Is the action or power of focusing one’s attention or mental effort
TEAMWORK
Is being an effective group member
COMMUNICATION
Is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviours to express or exchange information
OUR STRATEGY
Music is a powerful tool to engage and transform.
Brass for Africa’s work directly supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by providing access to education, health, and equality.
THE BRASS FOR AFRICA STUDENT JOURNEY
The Brass for Africa curriculum creates positive behavioural change in participants through engaging lessons, workshops and activities. The students are empowered as they learn about each life-skill, and demonstrate their knowledge as they embark on their personal journeys. Change takes place through a series of steps. The steps are listed here, along with brief descriptions of behavioural indicators. Our ultimate vision is to equip children and young people with the skills to fulfil their potential and thrive.
THE BRASS FOR AFRICA JOURNEY
The Brass for Africa curriculum creates positive behaviour change in participants through a number of engaging lessons, workshops and activities. The students feel empowered as they learn about each life-skill, and demonstrate their knowledge as they embark on their personal journey.
Change takes place through a series of steps. The steps are listed here, along with brief descriptions of behaviour indicators. Our ultimate vision is to equip children and young people with the skills to fulfil their potential and thrive.
OUR 8 KEY LIFE-SKILLS
Find out about the 8 key attributes associated with learning music identified by Brass for Africa. Each focusses on a particular life-skill which can then be integrated into each lesson, resulting in transferable life-skills, which can be applied to the participants’ everyday lives.
OUR 8-KEY ATTRIBUTES
Find out about the 8 key attributes associated with learning music identified by Brass for Africa. Each focuses on a particular life-skill which can then be integrated into each lesson, resulting in transferable life-skills, which can be applied to the participants’ everyday lives.