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samparry46
Dec 31, 20245 min read
Happy New Year!
‘Manchester revels in its daily life like a man singing in his bath, and the young people dance with astonishing verve.’ - Jean...
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OMF
Dec 23, 20247 min read
Remembering Ray Stubbs - a tribute to husband, father and Manchester music-lover
At Olympias, we feel immensely lucky and grateful to be surrounded by an amazing community of supporters and music-lovers who care deeply...
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OMF
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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