Recent News
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust - first scholarship awarded
Wednesday 1, May 2013
The first Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation / QEST Scholarship has been awarded to Kate Montagne-MacDonald to help fund an apprenticeship in architectural sculpture with plaster and stucco artist, Geoffrey Preston. This scholarship will allow Kate to develop her career through a two year apprenticeship with one of the leading crafstmen in her field. Kate is pictured here at work.
Please click here for more information on QEST.
The Music in Secondary Schools Trust
Tuesday 23, April 2013
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation together with The Charles Wolfson Trust has launched a new charity which has been specifically created to roll out a ground-breaking music programme - "The Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme" to schools across the country.
"The Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme" will give every child at participating schools the opportunity to study a musical instrument as part of the compulsory curriculum in order to exceed, by ages 16 to 18, the expected academic outcomes for all students.
The press conference to launch the new charity was held at Highbury Grove School, Islington on 23 April 2013. Please find a photo below of some of the students with their instruments together with Lord Lloyd Webber and his wife, Lady Lloyd Webber who is a trustee of The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.
Please click here for the press release.
The Foundation funds eight new projects across the UK
Tuesday 19, March 2013
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation announces donations to eight organisations across the UK to fund projects that provide opportunities for young people of all walks of life to participate in the arts.
Click here to read the full press release.
The Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians
Monday 18, March 2013
Photographer credit: Paul Cochrane
The Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians (MFYM) was established to support and benefit young musicians across London, especially those from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
In January 2013 the Trustees of the Foundation awarded a one-off grant to the MFYM's Partnership Programme towards the provision of overall musical development to 7-18 year old musicians by creating partnerships between music services and London's top professional arts organisations, specifically the "Remix the Mix" project in Barking and Dagenham.
Please click here for further information.
www.mfym.org.uk
Oldham Coliseum Education Partnership Scheme
Sunday 17, March 2013
Oldham Coliseum is a building-based producing theatre and dates back to 1885.
In January 2013 the Trustees of the Foundation awarded them a one-off grant giving 450 pupils aged 16-18 from surrounding schools and colleges the opportunity to attend workshops and learn all aspects of technical theatre, acting, directing, set design and musical theatre.
Please click here for further information.
www.coliseum.org.uk
Seaham Music Academy
Saturday 16, March 2013
Seaham Music Academy offers music tuition to all ages and abilities in Washington, Tyne & Wear.
In January 2013 the Trustees of the Foundation awarded them a one-off grant towards the provision of accessible, affordable music tuition to all in the local community.
www.seahammusicacademy.org.uk