WHY MUSIC?
Brass for Africa and its supporters believe that the opportunity to learn and play music has a profound and empowering impact on the lives of disadvantaged young people; orphans, ex-street children, refugees, marginalised and vulnerable young people. Click on the life skills below to find out more.
WHY MUSIC?
Brass for Africa and its supporters believe that the opportunity to learn and play music has a profound and empowering impact on the lives of disadvantaged young people; orphans, ex-street children, refugees, marginalised and vulnerable young people. Click on the life skills below to find out more.
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 8-KEY ATTRIBUTES
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 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.
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.
LIFE-SKILLS THROUGH MUSIC
“When a problem happens in life I ask myself what is plan B, what is plan C? This is the same technique I use when I improvise. The skills learnt through my instrument, are the same I use for real life”
Tonny Mwolese – Music Teacher at Brass for Africa
LIFE-SKILLS THROUGH MUSIC
“When a problem happens in life I ask myself what is plan B, what is plan C? This is the same technique I use when I improvise. The skills learnt through my instrument, are the same I use for real life”
Tonny Mwolese – Music Teacher at Brass for Africa