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Gaby hosts piano recital in Cambridge to raise funds for Olympias
We are thrilled that 15-year old pianist, Gaby Gibbs, will be hosting a piano recital at St Boltoph's Church in Cambridge on Saturday...
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annakerr2
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Thank you for another year to remember!
As we begin the new academic year at Olympias, we reflect on the incredible achievements made possible by our supporters over the past 12...
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Sam Parry
- Jul 10
- 2 min
55 places for new OMF pupils!
Hello! Sam the programmes manager here. We’ve been very busy over here at OMF HQ getting ready for the end of the school year with many,...
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Sam Parry
- May 15
- 4 min
Hello from the new Programmes Manager!
"The direction you choose to face determines whether you’re standing at the end or the beginning of a road." - Richelle E. Goodrich Hello...
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OMF
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Welcome to OMF Brass Tutor, Cameron Chin-See 🎺
We are delighted that Cameron Chin-See will be joining the OMF Teaching Team this summer term, replacing our wonderful Fiona Bassett (who...
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OMF
- Mar 14
- 4 min
The Day the Music Dies? Why time is running out to tackle the decline in UK music education
Written by Dr Jo Yee Cheung (Chief Executive, Olympias Music Foundation); edited by Sarah Walters (PR Manager, Royal Northern College of...
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OMF
- Mar 11
- 3 min
OMF partners with Royal Northern College of Music to open up access to music education
On Saturday 9th March, OMF families were invited a special VIP reception to celebrate the launch of a formal partnership between OMF and...
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OMF
- Feb 15
- 5 min
OMF appoints new Programmes Manager, Programmes and Finance Coordinator and Guitar teacher
After a fiercely competitive recruitment round in January and over 120 applications across three roles, we are thrilled to announce the...
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OMF
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Youth Voices' Brief Encounter at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Last month, singers from OMF's Youth Voices choir enjoyed a visit to the Royal Exchange Theatre to catch RET's latest musical production...
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sarahampil
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Swingin' into the holidays: OMF's improvisation workshop with NQ Jazz
At OMF, we love exploring all styles of music and discovering new skills, so we were delighted to welcome our friends from NQ Jazz to...
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OMF
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Patrick's Time at Olympias Music Foundation
Programmes Manager, Patrick Shepherd, writes about his experience at OMF over the last 4 years. At OMF, our projects are more than just...
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OMF
- Nov 21, 2023
- 1 min
A Royal Recognition: OMF wins the King's Award!
We're delighted to announce that the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary...
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OMF
- Nov 17, 2023
- 2 min
Welcome to interim Development Director (maternity cover) Jenni Willows!
We are delighted to welcome freelance Fundraising Consultant, Jenni Willows, to the OMF Team as our interim Development Director...
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OMF
- Nov 16, 2023
- 1 min
OMF Orchestra: Children and Parents!
OMF has started a new project! This NEW project comprises of two interconnected orchestras – the Children's Orchestra and the Parents...
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OMF
- Nov 16, 2023
- 1 min
Unleashing Creativity: OMF's New Composition Project
OMF has recently launched a new project, offering six children a unique opportunity to delve into the world of music composition. These...
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OMF
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
Trustee, Yana Eskandari, takes on Tibet to raise £1,000 for OMF young musicians
Earlier this month, intrepid OMF trustee, Yana Eskandari, embarked on an epic 3-week trek across Nepal and Tibet to raise money for OMF....
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OMF
- Oct 27, 2023
- 2 min
Alan Clark (Dire Straits) fundraises for OMF in piano concert at Forsyths on Friday 3rd November
On Friday 3rd November, the historic Forsyth’s Music Shop in Manchester will host a special piano concert featuring Alan Clark, renowned...
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OMF
- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
Music Matters in Manchester: Jasibe’s Story
Music is a cornerstone of Manchester culture, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a Mancunian whose life hasn’t been touched by music. But...
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OMF
- Sep 29, 2023
- 2 min
"Sounds Medieval": OMF Migrant Voices musicians featured at the Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival
On Saturday 23 September, four musicians from our OMF Migrant Voices network presented a concert in celebration of non-Western music...
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OMF
- Sep 22, 2023
- 2 min
Music and Mountains: OMF in Betws y Coed
Programmes Manager, Patrick, reflects on a week of music and nature! In the picturesque setting of Snowdonia, 8 OMF children and 3...
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