Improving access to music centre groups, bands and orchestras At Severn Arts our ambition is for all children and young people in Worcestershire to experience the joy, new skills and social benefits of music-making. For this to be the case we are continually working to improve our equality, diversity and inclusion practices. Please help us to improve access to our music centre groups, bands and orchestras by completing this short questionnaire. 1. Severn Arts runs a range of music centre groups, bands and orchestras which are listed below. Have you heard of any of them? Please select those you are familiar with. Bromsgrove music centre Kidderminster music centre Malvern music centre Worcester music centre Worcestershire Intermediate Orchestra (WIO) Worcestershire Youth Concert Band (WYCB) Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO) Worcestershire Youth String Orchestra (WYSO) Worcestershire Youth Orchestra (WYO) 1b. How did you find out about the music centre groups, bands or orchestras? Internet - Severn Arts website Social media - Severn Arts Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts Flyer Poster Word of mouth Through my child/children Through my child/children's school Through a Severn Arts music teacher Other Please state* 2. When is the most convenient time/s for your child/children to take part in activities during term-time? This is in relation to all activities, musical or non-musical. Please tick all that apply. Weekdays after school Weekday evenings Saturday mornings Saturday afternoons 3. What do you use to find out about and plan activities as a family or for your child/children? E.g., social media, school newsletter4. Does/do your child/children take part in any Severn Arts music centre groups, bands and orchestras? Yes No I'm not sure They used to Please explain why they stopped taking part 5. Does/do your child/children take part in any other music activities outside of school? Yes No Please describe this activity Please tell us why 6. We know there are many reasons why children and young people might not take part in music activities. Do any of the following impact your family’s access to music opportunities? Financial circumstances Issues with transport and/or getting to music centre, bands and orchestra venues Other Please explain* Please expand on the above if you have any further comments7. Does/do your children have any of the following additional needs? Physical Cognitive Emotional Behavioural Psychological 7b. Does/do your child/children’s needs impact your decision-making regarding whether or not they take part in a music centre group, band or orchestra? This does not influence my decision-making Yes, I am not sure if my child/children’s needs will be understood and what the experience will be like so they do not take part in a music centre group, band or orchestra Yes, my child/children takes part in a music centre group, band or orchestra and it is important that their needs are understood and can access music-making Please feel free to expand on the above if you have any further comments8. Does your child/children’s musical ability impact your decision-making regarding whether or not they take part in a music centre group, band or orchestra? No, this does not influence my decision-making Yes, I am not sure if my child/children’s level of musical ability is suitable for joining an music centre group, band or orchestra My child/children takes part in a music centre group, band or orchestra and their musical ability has not been an issue 9. Is there any particular information you would like to know about taking part in a music centre group, band or orchestra?10. Do you have any final comments you would like to share about your child/children taking part in a music centre group, band or orchestra?Thank you for taking part in our survey.
