CRAIGMILLAR RESIDENCY

In numbers

• 7 regular music and cross-artform projects being delivered as part of the residency

• 232 workshops delivered to date

• Over 375 people across the community involved in our regular projects, from nursery, primary and secondary pupils, to local adults, as well as those living with dementia.

• Over 700 local people have attended SCO performances delivered in the community as part of the annual Craigmillar and Niddrie Community Festival

• 50 musicians and creative practitioners are currently delivering projects across the community

• Engaging with over 18 schools and local community organisations across Craigmillar and Niddrie

“Having the SCO here has been like a breath of fresh air.” (Caring in Craigmillar staff member)

“Our pupils are gaining a huge amount of experience in music and creativity which is really broadening their horizons” (Primary school teacher)

“It’s an amazing opportunity for our pupils to engage with music and engage with instruments – it's had a big impact on them” (Primary school teacher)

“It was just a very joyful experience” (Vibe participant)

“It’s really important that everyone has access to high-quality music learning, and music performance of every genre, no matter where they’re from, so it’s great that the SCO is able to facilitate and build music in Craigmillar” (Residency delivery artist)