Young Carers - Supporting in Producing Musical and Artistic Creations in conjunction with Bath Philharmonic Orchestra

Issued by Badge Nation

Earners of this badge have successfully learnt the basics of writing and performing a variety of pieces of music on unknown instruments. Earners have worked in collaboration with others, pushed themselves individually to create and finally support a performance of live music to an audience. Through the journey, the earner has created artwork to accompany the music as well as discovering the importance of taking care of professional equipment.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Free

Skills

Adapting To New Equipment Or Materials
Co-design
Collaboration
Confidence
Creative Writing
Creativity
Group Dynamics
Music
Musical Creativity
Music Learning
Music Performance
Music Production
Participate
Personal Development
Planning
Professionalism
Project
Relationship Building
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Workshop

Earning Criteria

Earner has learnt the basics of playing musical instruments with little or no previous experience, to a standard well enough to hold a role within a live performance.
Earner has learnt the basics of writing song lyrics and worked with a team to create lyrics based on a daily theme. Earner has put their ideas across to help put together something new in a short time frame, with very little preplanning. This has been done in collaboration with others more experienced but have shown growth in knowledge and skill.
Earner has supported in creating physical pieces of artwork, representative of the pieces of music they helped create as a team. These pieces have demonstrated the individuality involved within the group process of producing the musical piece. The artwork has allowed earners to show growth as an individual and be able to show their own take, on a piece of work that has been created as a team.
Earner has worked with peers they may not have worked with previously. Earner has also demonstrated the importance of following instructions and sharing of ideas. Earner has also demonstrated the need to be professional and supportive within a team.
Earner has demonstrated the ability to take care of professional equipment understanding the importance of such equipment and how defects or damage would have an impact on individuals and future performances.
Earner has grown as an individual, increased confidence, built working relationships with peers, staff and professionals. Earner has pushed their own limits, taken on and succeeded at challenges normally well out of their comfort zone and have finished the course with a deeper element of self-belief and confidence.
Earner has supported in putting on a live show in front of an audience within a professional setting. To achieve this, the earner has committed over 30hrs of work over six days, during unfavourable hours, including weekends and half-term.
Available by application only, please contact the provider for more information.
Midland House, Notte St, Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom, PL1 2EJ

Standards

Cities of Learning Badging Standard - Participate Layer

This badge has been mapped to the Participation Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has met expectations, can interact with learning and is able to join in with others.