Music at the Madcap Centre
Young people explore their musical abilities with Steve, a musician with a talent for working with young people..
Introduction to Working with Young People - for iPod/iPhone
Share:
Listens: 14
About
How does music help to engage disaffected or disadvantaged young people? How can taking to the streets help build rapport with the youth community? This album is packed with positive examples of youths who've turned their lives around with the help of youth workers. At Madcap Arts they build self-esteem through making music, and The Factory street project meets young people on their own ground and offers a chance for personal growth through exciting activities and teamwork. The tracks offer views from all perspectives, and the audio commentaries provide a clear overview, exploring what makes projects work successfully. The material on this album forms part of The Open University course E131 Introduction to working with young people.
Making Music Together
Recording a DJ set, designing a cd cover, and a guitar lesson. Behind the scenes the facilitators discuss the group's teamwork.
Cooler than School
Learning is fun at the Madcap Centre -and James now has lots to show for it.
A song for a friend
Jackie has composed a very personal song, and performs it with Steve's help.
The project worker's role
Steve's love of music inspires youngsters to have belief in their own creativity.
A Madcap Graduate Returns
Gawaine's "sorted" - he's got a job here passing on his creative and technical knowledge.
Education with a Difference
Sue Quinn on how the Project offers young people opportunities for personal growth and pride, as well as an informal arts education.
Streetwork
A small team of youth workers take to the streets to engage informally with the young men of the local Bengalicommunity.