PCYC receives musical equipment
Umina Beach PCYC has been given musical equipment worth more than $3500.
The club will receive a Pearl Forum five-piece drum kit, a PA system with performance speakers, mixer and cables, recording headphones and a stage microphone, which will enhance the students' ability for live performances, according to Umina PCYC general manager Ms Allison Carpenter
"Being able to communicate effectively amongst their peers is a major part of child and youth development, and being given the opportunity to express their emotions in a positive way through music helps them to achieve this," Ms Carpenter said.
"The new equipment will provide access for local children to record live performances and work together to develop technical, performance and musicianship skills."
Umina Beach PCYC is one of 13 community groups throughout Australia that has been given musical equipment packages by Telstra.
Telstra area general manager of the Hunter Central Coast Mr Chris Cusack said Keep the Music Playing was a new initiative to help support the growth of music talent across Australia.
Press release, 14 Dec 2009
Melanie Neilson, Javelin Media