More than 250 people tune in to weekly Fife music classes

Opportunities are available for all experience levels, with popular classes including guitar, piano, drumming, violin, accordion, chanter and keyboard <i>(Image: Fife Council)</i>
Opportunities are available for all experience levels, with popular classes including guitar, piano, drumming, violin, accordion, chanter and keyboard (Image: Fife Council)
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More than 250 people are taking part in weekly music classes throughout high schools in Fife.

The Fife Council’s Community Use schools programme has revealed strong engagement from children, young people and adults who regularly attend music lessons across the Kingdom.

Beath High School in Cowdenbeath is one of the participating schools.

Cllr Linda Erskine, spokesperson for communities and leisure, said: "Community Use venues provide opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in music in their local area.

"From learning an instrument for the first time to performing with an orchestra, choir or theatre group, there are activities available for a wide range of interests and experience levels."

The classes cater to all experience levels and include guitar, piano, drumming, violin, accordion, chanter and keyboard lessons.

Many participants use the lessons to prepare for graded music exams, while others go on to perform publicly or join community music groups.

In addition to weekly lessons, Community Use schools also serve as venues for music organisations such as the Central Area Orchestra, Inverkeithing Community Big Band and Fife Orchestra.

These venues also host musical events throughout the year, including piano recitals, community concerts, fundraising showcases, open mic nights and large-scale choir rehearsals.

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