Intergenerational Music Programme
Our funded project was built around using intergenerational music, rap, lyric-writing and storytelling to strengthen capacity for social connection, friendship and compassion whilst improving the emotional and mental wellbeing of both generations, the young & old.
The rap therapy project uses intergenerational music and rap to support and inspire the younger generation, opening the door into communication, understanding, confidence and community. Through this innovative and experimental project we set out to empower older people in the community to share their story, culture and heritage with the younger generation - offering a platform where they will be heard and respected. The unique workshops delivered at the Farnham Maltings and with a school and care home in Chobham - adopted lyric writing and rap to encourage the children to explore, compose and create, using these stories as an inspiration. From these intergenerational rapping workshops they then created and composed their own unique performance/rap which will was performed and celebrated at the end of the project.
You can view a video of some of our work HERE
Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) is one of the UK’s pioneers, delivering co-produced intergenerational music projects, training, consultancy, research, workshops and creative events within communities, health, education and social sectors. IMM bridge the gap between generations, tackling loneliness, isolation whilst creating stronger, artistically-driven intergenerational communities. Our projects bring together targeted groups, challenging hierarchy and creating spaces for new voices.
“The value of bringing generations together is two-ways..... this is a very exciting project because of the potential reach.” Baroness Diana Barran, Minister for Civil Society
It has been a hard year but, connecting with the children at the local school and hearing their music has given me hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel.” – Care home resident
We would love for you to visit our website and view our video which shows COVID-19 didn't stop us from making music!