The Goulburn Strings Project
, an initiative of the Goulburn Regional Conservatorium, has received a $10,000 grant from SMSA to support their musical education program for beginner strings students at Goulburn Public School, many of whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The GRC’s director, Mr Paul Scott-Williams spoke at the SMSA’s Annual General Meeting in March about the program’s inception and reported that there were increased literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students involved.
http://www.thegrc.com.au/programs-workshops/strings-project
In July, the Board awarded a $10,000 grant to Moorambilla Voices, an initiative that connects talented kids in rural and remote areas with some of Australia’s finest composers, musicians, choreographers and regional artists. The program draws young people from around 70 schools across a region which represents the most isolated and disadvantaged area of NSW. The grant will help support their Moorambilla Arts Pathways (MAP) project which provides program participants with one-on-one mentoring relationships.
http://moorambilla.com/
The Moorambilla Voices MAXed OUT choir recently rehearsed in the Mitchell Theatre at SMSA. See photos and find out more.
In recognition of the close relationship between our two organisations, the Board awarded WEA Sydney with a grant of $9,900 to assist with relocation of classes during the redevelopment of their adjoining site. Established in 1913, WEA Sydney’s mission is to provide adults with stimulating and varied educational activities which develop their knowledge, understanding and skills. The range of courses offered is very broad and ranges from humanities, languages and arts, to computer, business and vocational training.
https://www.weasydney.com.au
Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts provides support to educational and cultural organisations who meet our criteria through our Grants program. In 2016 to date, the Board has been delighted to award grants to three worthy organisations (see left).
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SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)