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Praise for Alison's pilot project

Samples taken from Alison's end-of-project questionairre, highlighting the enthusiasm and postitive reactions

to the project.

Would you tell us if the project has helped you or not helped you? How?

Yes, it has helped with self-esteem. It was a good experience…nearly three weeks have passed

since the performance and I still feel excited thinking about it.

It has helped me to identify the source of my phobia with playing the piano.
It helped me as it enabled me to do something I’d long wanted to do. As someone totally new

to singing/performing, it took some getting used to just using a mic, being on stage, having an

audience, working with musicians etc. It was a learning experience from start to finish.

Do you feel there have been any changes in you now, compared to when you began the project?

It has given me the opportunity to change. I didn’t think that would happen. I had to listen to

what people wanted where sometimes my idea wasn’t an option. (from a musician working as part of the supporting band)

I am more confident to sing in front of people now and hope to keep up the vocal warm-ups to keep improving.
My belief in the ability of shared music-making to enable people to feel confident, believe in and enjoy themselves when otherwise they may have difficulty has been strengthened.
I certainly have a better understanding of how singers and musicians can work together.
My voice has improved, also my timing. I sing a lot more when others are around.

Has this project had any other impact (positive or negative) in other areas of your life?

I felt a bit guilty spending time away from my family but realise it’s good to have a bit of independence.
It has helped working with a group of people and helped me to be more tolerant.
I have made more friends and feel more a part of the community.
It’s good to have a goal, to beat your fears and see it through. Encouraged me to sing more and consider a song at an Open Mic Night somewhere!
I want to be more creative and maybe I can.
My daughter has loved being able to see it all going on.

What was the finale night like for you?

I’m missing it already. It was like a film. I watched and just had to watch it again for the enjoyment I had.
Excellent! Great atmosphere. I felt quite special and excited and unbelievably not nervous. I felt a bond between all of us.
Great fun. I felt proud of everyone.
Excellent and moving.
It was a brilliant night for everyone concerned. It was brilliant to see each person improve over the weeks. Having felt sick with nerves myself, as soon as it was over I wanted to sing it again! Other people said the same. The [venue] looked brilliant on Finale Night and the crowd were very encouraging. Lovely atmosphere.
AMAZING. Everything worked out PERFECT. Very exciting!

Musicians at Alison's pilot project

Participants of Alison's pilot project