Phil Goodwin, Head of RNCM Engage Cumbria (Royal Northern College of Music) and a group of 5 musicians visited school on Tuesday to perform live to the children. They introduced themselves and their instruments and the children asked lots of musical questions. 

A range of music was played and the children were able to recognise many of the elements that we talk about in our lessons. 

Following the live assembly, the ensemble provided workshops for our current woodwind players supporting and inspiring them on their musical journey.  

Following this, they worked with a different group of children - those who would like to learn how to play an instrument. Hopefully some of these children may wish to take up a woodwind instrument in September. Please do get in touch with the school office if this is something that your child would like to do!

Funding for the event came from the Benny Walker Foundation. Benny Walker had an Engineering Company in Cockermouth and was a keen amateur musician. When he passed away he set up a trust fund for Engineering and Music for young people from Allerdale and Copeland.

For the past 2 years RNCM Engage Cumbria has been taking music into schools and community groups in the Allerdale and Copeland area. Until now the focus has been on Brass instruments, and the majority of the work has been in Millom and Maryport. The RNCM in this area is now a focusing on woodwind in our area. Cumberland Music service suggested Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School as they provide WW lessons for our children.