#ComposeWithDorico campaign wants to bring music education back to schools
#ComposeWithDorico and bring music back to education.
The campaign was started by Steinberg, the company behind music-making software, Dorico Elements a kind of AI for music composition.
A meagre 62% of schools in the UK have compulsory music lessons for students aged 13 to 14, meaning there are kids out there not being granted the opportunity to realise their possible potential as musicians.
Considering creative industries contribute close to £92 billion to the economy, it’s vital that creative individuals receive the support they need.
Well Steinberg are taking matters into their own hands by gifting 100 schools with Dorico Elements, the music notation software that allows users to write, print and play back music to a high professional standard.
Schools do need to give back, but creatively so by producing a piece of music using Dorico which will then be compiled by music experts to create a collaborative piece of music to be showcased at a special concert later in the year.
Compose yourself
Steinberg spokesperson, Daniel Spreadbury, revealed the launch of the campaign comes at a time when music education is taking a back seat to more traditional subjects.
He said: “There’s a lot to gain from music, and not just the enjoyment listening and playing brings. In fact, it’s proven that music can also help with improvements in language abilities and self-confidence, as well as increasing concentration and empathy.
“We want to change that. That’s why we’re taking this decisive step to bring music back into education with this campaign.”
“Dorico is committed to supporting musicians at every level and we hope this campaign will not only spark the public’s imagination, but get people making music together.”
Who knows; maybe the success of this campaign will see the campaign go world-wide, maybe even reaching SA shores?
Nevertheless #ComposeWithDorico will raise awareness of the importance of music education, check out their website here.
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