" I had a genuine feeling that I was bringing a deep understanding of musical concepts to pupils who would never have had the opportunity to see, let alone hold, touch and play, these instruments." Chris Fower: professional brass player and educator "As part of the government's directive to offer all primary school pupils instrumental tuition if they want it, Sound Start is THE leading model to provide this opportunity in an effective, innovative and cost-efficient way. This is an exciting time for instrumental education, and Sound Start is leading the way." Brendon Le Page - Creator of the Sound Start Program " After one year of the Sound Start Band Scheme the class are streets ahead in team and social skills compared to the class that did not have a band. They now all look like young wind musicians and can make secure sounds on the notes learnt." Trevor Barlow - Head of Woodwind, Cambridgeshire "Having basic posture, breathing, embouchure, tone production, notation, rhythm and sense of ensmble established at a young age like this can only provide a fantastic grounding for future music making." Trevor Barlow - Head of Woodwind, Cambridgeshire " There are lots of benefits that music brings to all children. A lot has been documented recently about the benefit of music to aiding children's concentration, focusing their attention and learning about team work." Brass Tutor Sheena Graham - Grantown Primary, Strathspey " This is a wonderful opportunity for our children..... The whole project will involve a valuable musical experience which enhances our current provision. The primary six children are all very enthusiastic and keen to learn." Mairi Robertson - Head Teacher at Grantown Primary School "The Sound Start programme has bought great joy to Arbury School in Cambridge. The collective spirit of the group is wonderful and the spring off benefits to this school and community will be tremendous." Trevor Barlow - Cambridgeshire Education Authority "It's brilliant for the children" Debra Mansfield - Headteacher at Ash Hill Primary School, High Wycombe   Click Here to view the Sound Start presentation