My Musical Journey
In 2018 we celebrated our 20th anniversary. As part of marking this important milestone we spoke to young people ranging from secondary school students to those in their early thirties, all of whom have been financially supported by AYM at one time or another. Some pursued a career in music, while others chose an entirely different career path. What they have in common is a life enhanced by access to music education. We wanted to share their stories.
Dan Moore
There is a community spirit to music, one that euphonium player Dan Moore has always been keen to tap into. From seeing his dad, dressed smartly in his uniform, heading off to brass band practice with his tuba, to being invited to join Lancashire’s famous Leyland Brass Band, Dan has always seen music as more than a solo pursuit. Now an integral member of the band, whose focus continues to be engaging with the communities many of their members are part of, Dan is also a marketing manager for his day job, a function he sees as critical for musicians in the modern world. “The world is changing, you can’t just expect people to turn up to your concerts; you’ve got to go out there and sell yourself.”
He describes being in a brass band as something that’s its own world completely, with its social side too. “You’re making music with your friends; you go on the coach to concerts together and to football matches at the weekend.” For Dan the twin pursuits of music and marketing have instilled a passion for perseverance and music promotion that are already standing him in good stead.
Join the conversation and share your musical journey using the hashtag #MyMusicalJourney
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We are hugely grateful to all who have made this series a reality.
FILMING AND EDITING
True Visual Productions: Femi Johnson and Oliver Branton
MUSIC by Niris
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THUMBNAIL DESIGN
Simon Baker
PUBLICATION COPY WRITING
Al Dickie
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Beverley Mason, Hannah Turner, Hester Cockcroft
PARTICIPATING MUSICIANS
Jess Gillam, Jennifer Pike, Alethia Woodhouse, Sean Shibe, Caius Lee, Daniel Moore, Duncan Ward, Gavin Higgins, Julian Bliss, Kwasi Sefa-Attakora, Leaphia Darko, Maya Moh, Meredith Kiemer, Niall Kavanagh, Rebecca Bell, Sam Wyne, Sarah Alexander, Zara Hudson-Kozdoj, Shane Underwood, and Myla Newell.
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ABOUT AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
At Awards for Young Musicians, we know that talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way.
We’re here to change this in two key ways:
• We support young musicians from low income families:
with funding and other help
• We support music education:
through training, advocacy and research.
This combination creates real impact and we’d love to tell you more.
Please visit our website, join us on social media or get in touch directly for more information.
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