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This section of the website aims to answer questions you might have about WIYMF or the Youth Music Initiative. It might also be useful in answering questions you are asked by others with an interst in the Forum. if you have a question that is not on the list, just add it and we'll try to give you a straightforward and brief answer
Q: What instrumental instruction am I entitled to?
A: Currently all pupils in P5, P6 & P7 are entitled to one instrumental lesson a week under the Scottish Government Funded YMI scheme. This scheme was set up to give each child one year of free instrumental instruction by the end of P6.
Q: What do you mean by informal and formal sectors?
A: Basically the informal sector is made up of the voluntary, or independent, groups who provide instruction, or run ensembles. The formal sector includes The Comhairle.
Q: What funding is available for youth music groups?
A: There are a large number of sources of funding. Scottish Arts Council is a good place to start. Other bodies include The National Lottery. A search on the internet may highlight bodies which provide funding for groups which specialize in certain types of music making. This is an area where members can be extremely supportive of one another. When a body finds a good funding source share it with colleague members via the discussion forum.
Q: What kinds of music does the forum include?
A: Every group which helps young people make music is entitled to join.
Q: Can private music teachers join the forum?
A: Currently there are no private teachers as members, but that may change now that we are an e-Forum.
Q: I have been told I need a SCRO check. What is that?
A: A wealth of information is available for individuals and organisations from http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/index.htm or by writing to Disclosure Scotland
PO Box 250 Glasgow G51 1YU Helpline 0870 609 6006
Q: Parents want to know why it is important that young people play in groups. What is the answer?
Q: Is vocal instruction important?
A: The voice is an instrument that we all have. Learning through singing is, for many, the first step in music education. Singing is also a fine way of developing listening skills.
Q: Who is entitled to join the forum?
A: Each bona fide organisation with an involvement in youth music in the Western Isles interested in being part of the Forum.
Q: How many members does the forum have?
A: Currently 35 member organisations belong to the Forum.
Q: How do I meet other forum members?
A: members can meet online. We also plan face-to-face meetings at an annual get together.
Q: What help can parents get to buy instruments?
A: If your daughter, or son, takes their instrument to school on a regular basis they are entitled to use the pupil purchase scheme. Your school can advise on this. If they show real promise http://www.a-y-m.org.uk/ may help.
Q: Can I access Individual Learning Accounts?
A: A visit to http://www.ilascotland.org.uk/ILA+Homepage.htm will provide all the information you require.
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