Leeds33, a Local Cultural Education Partnership, is a membership network that is governed by a Steering Group and Executive Group. The first meeting for the new Steering group took place in January and was hosted by Cockburn School.
The Steering Group draws on expertise from the cultural sector, education sector, community, local authority and creative industries.
At the event, Leeds33 members were treated to performances from Cockburn School’s excellent choir as well as a flute solo performance from Poppy Frost. The students received some wonderful feedback:
Lisa Turney, Principal Officer Culture Programmes at Leeds City Council, said:
“I was truly blown away. Not only by how amazing you sounded (I had goose bumps!) but by your professionalism and confidence. Coming into a small room with a group of strange adults and performing so harmoniously, as well as individually takes a lot of courage – and it looked like it didn’t faze you at all. You followed your teacher/conductor’s direction impeccably – clearly you have all worked together as a great team. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us – you were just brilliant!”
Elvie Thompson, Lead Learning Producer North at the British Library and Leeds33 Trustee, said:
“Massive thanks to the students and teachers who performed for us yesterday. Their skills and confidence were wonderful.”
Selina McGonagle, Independent Arts Advisor & Mentor and Leeds33 Trustee, said:
“Thanks to the wonderful choir and musician who performed for us yesterday. Not only did they sound wonderful, with beautiful harmonies and a distinct choice of repertoire, they were super professional in their entrance and exit, stance/posture, poise and performance. Just brilliant!”
Angus Smith, Assistant Headteacher at Cockburn School and Leeds33 Trustee, said:
“We are very proud to be part of Leeds33. Cultural education for the young people of Leeds is extremely important. Cockburn School’s recent recognition from Arts Council England of their Artsmark Platininum award evidences our commitment to ensuring that our students get the very best arts provision and the musical performance demonstrated the commitment and talent of our students.”
Leeds33 (formerly known as LeedsCEP) was established in September 2017 in response to Arts Council England’s Cultural Education Challenge and is part of a national network of Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs).
LCEPs are a partnership of arts and cultural organisations, educational institutions, local authorities and other stakeholders committed to developing cultural learning opportunities for children and young people in their local area. They exist across the country in different local authorities and respond to local needs and contexts.
Leeds33 works strategically to drive a joined-up cultural offer locally, to share resources and to bring about a more coherent, visible, cultural education offer for children and young people in the city.
They have a wide and growing membership of organisations through their mailing list, from across the cultural, education, and community sectors which cover all geographical areas of Leeds. For more information, go to their website www.leeds33.com
This post is based on a press release issued by Cockburn School
Photo: The Cockburn School Choir sing for the Leeds33 Steering Group
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