Music Lessons for Hartlepool and the North East
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News and Updates

 

Here is the latest news and updates for the Mick Donnelly Academy of Music or alternatively follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

 

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'EXCITING NEWS'

 

We are delighted to welcome Sally to our teaching team here at MDA.

Sally is a highly qualified musician specialising in PIANO, VIOLIN, SINGING and MUSIC THEORY, starting her music education at 3 years old. She has a bachelor’s degree from Newcastle University and spent a year studying in Italy at the prestigious Conservatorio Arrigo Boito di Parma, studying classical piano, violin and musical composition. 

 

She is also a freelance composer, songwriter and performer, regularly performing at many events. She has 8 years experience in teaching music and has a 100% exam pass rate with students usually attaining merits and distinctions.

 

We are now in the process of filling her diary with new students. If you would like to take advantage of a FREE consultation session with Sally on any of the above, please contact us here on Facebook, visit our website www.mdamusic.com (contact us) or email mdamusic@outlook.com.

 

The MDA music scholarship fund was created through charitable donations. It is aimed at young people in the Hartlepool area who wish to start, or advance, their music studies. These may be instrumental, vocal or theory studies.

 

Our aim is to give scholarships / bursaries to students up to the age of 18, based on the musician who demonstrates significant musical potential and commitment.

 

The opportunity is open to all, including existing or previous recipients who are welcome to re-apply.  

 

 

What does the scheme guarantee?

The scheme guarantees funding for attendance of lessons (and other sessions) for a full academic year. Sustained high quality instrumental or vocal tuition delivered by MDA music tutors

 

Access to resources and support as required, (printed music, exam fees, even instruments and accessories - when available).

 

Participation in the MDA music ensembles (where applicable) is expected, as are concert performances. These opportunities are run to aid progress to all pupils, (brass band, concert band and other ensembles as and when appropriate).

 

What is a MDA Music Scholar?

MDA Music Scholars are students who demonstrate their unfaltering desire and ability to overcome barriers in order to achieve their aspirations.

Below are some of the criteria on which each application will be evaluated.

  • Individual determination and resolve to succeed.
  • Setting of future goals and plans to achieve them.
  • Level of access. (Is the scholarship to fund existing studies or facilitate the starting of additional studies with other musical disciplines).
  • Resident in the Hartlepool area.
  • Demonstration of particular talent / potential and showing a clear commitment to their own musical development.
  • The recipient’s parent/carer commits to; actively support the student in all aspects of the scholarship programme.

 

Auditions/Interviews for short-listed applicants

Applications need to reach us by midnight on Saturday 29th June 2024. Our auditions will take place Sunday 7th and 21st July 2024, at The Mick Donnelly Academy of Music, Hartlepool enterprise Centre, Brougham Terrace, YS24 8YE. If you are successful, you will receive an email to inform you of your audition time.

 

The audition will be friendly and informal to ensure all students enjoy a positive experience. For successful applicants, tuition will commence in the autumn term (September) 2024 and last for the whole of the academic year 2024 – 2025.

 

AWARDS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR

 

 

 

The Alby Pattison Scholarship for Trumpet / Cornet

 

The Peter Craddy Scholarship for Trumpet / Cornet

 

Both of these Scholarships are for 1 year

 

Sponsors – The Musicians Unlimited Youth Big Band, Hartlepool Brass Band and MDA Scholarship Fund

 

 

 

2 x Musicians Unlimited Youth Big Band Scholarships

 

 

These scholarships are open to Bass, Guitar, Piano / Keyboard, Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone and Vocalists. These Scholarships are for 1 year

 

Sponsor – Musicians Unlimited Youth Big Band

 

 

The Mick Donnelly Academy Scholarship

 

This Scholarship is open to all instrumentalists and vocal students. This Scholarship is for 1 year

 

 

 

If you would like to send your application to us in the post (by no later than midnight Saturday 15th June 2024 our address is;

The

Mick Donnelly Academy of Music

Hartlepool Enterprise Centre

Brougham Terrace

Hartlepool

TS24 8EY

 

An electronic application form is avaiable from the News Section of our site. Alternatvly a copy can be downloaded from the New Section and email in or dropped in at the Academy. 

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The Summer term is upon us and we reopen on Monday 15th April 2024. We have lots of exciting things happening this term so keep on visiting our website or Facebook to find out more. ☀️??

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Easter to all. Just a reminder we reopen on Monday 15th April 2024

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If you have any queries or wish to book a music lesson, please contact us:

- mdamusic@outlook.com

- Tel: 01429 892079

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