Phase 2: General GuidelinesDeadline for Applications Wednesday 31 May 2017, 5:00pm

What we want to do is really simple, we just want to make sure thateveryone, whatever their background, gets access to music tuition.That’s the idea. (Bono/U2)Vision Statement, Music Generation Strategic Plan 2016 - 2021

Contents

Section 1: General information

Section 2: About Music Education Partnerships

Section 3: Funding

Section 4: How to apply

Section 5: Successful applicants - next steps

Section 6: Terms and conditions

Appendix: Existing Lead Partners

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Section 1: General information

Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme that transforms the lives ofchildren and young people through access to high-quality, subsidised performance musiceducation. When we refer to performance music education we mean vocal and instrumental tuition in allstyles of music. It complements and enriches but does not replace the mainstream musiccurriculum.It is delivered by locally-based Music Education Partnerships (MEPs) around the country. Theseare locally-based groups of people and organisations that come together because of theirinterest and commitment to music education (See Section 2 for further details).

Music Generation was set up in 2010 by Music Network to establish infrastructure forperformance music education. Its genesis stems from the combined philanthropic support ofU2 and The Ireland Funds to seed-fund phased implementation of Music Network’s FeasibilityStudy Report: A National System of Local Music Education Services. During Phase 1 the programme was established in 11 Music Education Partnerships andcurrently reaches some 38,000 children and young people annually, supporting a workforce ofover 330 people across a range of artistic/managerial, musician and administration/supportroles. Phase 2 will run from 2017 – 2021, during which the programme will expand into new MEPAreas.

What is Music Generation?

Background

Music Generation focuses on the provision of non-mainstream performance music education –that is, the breadth of vocal and instrumental learning in all genres and styles of music. Thisincludes all pedagogical approaches and practices appropriate to particular musical culturesand traditions, and is delivered by professional musician educators. Recognised by theDepartment of Education and Skills as non-mainstream music education, performance musiceducation complements and enriches – but does not replace – the mainstream music curriculumprovision of the formal education system.

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Music Generation Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2021

Music Generation is now calling for applications from Music Education Partnerships that wishto apply for participation in Phase 2, 2017 - 2021.

Funding is available only to support performance music education in areas of the country notcurrently participating in Music Generation (see map below).Only Music Education Partnerships from within the Republic of Ireland led by either anEducation and Training Board (ETB) or a Local Authority can apply. Up to 3 million in philanthropic funding is currently available to allow up to five new MEPAreas to participate in Phase 2.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 5:00pm.

Areas of the country currentlyparticipating in Music Generation

Areas of the country not currentlyparticipating in Music Generation

Open National Call for Applications

Who can apply?

When is the deadline for applications?

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There will not be another open national call. However, subject to the range and standard ofapplications received, a panel may be formed from which further MEP Areas may be selected toadvance the ambition of achieving national coverage in Phase 2. Subject to additionalphilanthropic funding becoming available, the intention is to establish the programme in nineMEP Areas in Phase 2.

If an application is not selected under this open call, will there be another opportunity?

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Section 2: About Music Education Partnerships

A Music Education Partnership (MEP) is a locally-based group of people and organisations thatcome together because of their interest in and commitment to music education. The key to a successful Music Education Partnership is a sense of coherent partnership thatworks together to develop and improve non-mainstream performance music educationprovision at a local level. This usually comes about by:

The geographic coverage of an MEP Area may be linked either to an ETB area or a LocalAuthority administrative area.

What is a Music Education Partnership?

A local champion/s bringing together a range of appropriate, supportive expertise andrepresentation to form a Working Group to kick start the conversation Identifying individuals, agencies and organisations with a mix of expertise within the localityto join the Working Group. These may include a mix of musician, music education, arts,management, finance and local development expertise Convening a meeting of these individuals and partners to commence the process towardsestablishing a Music Education Partnership and developing a plan for locally-based, high-quality, sustainable performance music education programmes in response to local need andcontext.

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1. Membership can include but is not limited to musician/music education expertise, existing music education providers such as vocal and instrumentalteachers, music schools, band/choral leaders, Education and Training Boards, Local Authorities, Local Community Development Committees, primary,post-primary, further and higher education institutes, Leader-funded Local Development Companies, local arts service providers such as promoters,festivals, arts centres or venues, local education networks, Údarás na Gaeltachta and other parties that can provide expertise in areas such aseducation, music and arts or community development.

Who can be the Lead Partner?

The Lead Partner must be either an ETB or a Local Authority. The Lead Partner plays a key role in fostering a culture of equal partnership across allindividuals and organisations that are partners in the Music Education Partnership. The Lead Partner takes on establishing, resourcing and interconnecting what is effectively anew delivery unit across all internal structures within its organisation. It is also the legal entity which makes and manages all formal legal and financial agreementswith Music Generation DAC.

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2. Music Generation DAC refers to a Designated Activity Company, which replaced Music Generation Ltd. in line with the Companies Act 2014.6

Music Generation does not prescribe a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the ways in which MusicEducation Partnerships are established and governed. For instance they can be structured assub-committees or Working Groups within the existing structures of Lead Partnerorganisations, as sub-committees of ETBs, or Working Groups within Local Authority / LocalCommunity Development Committee structures. These arrangements are put in place following selection for funding, at which point governancestructures and Music Education Partnership Membership are formalised, including theformation of an ongoing small core management group. A constitution is also drawn up.

If an application is successful, what governance arrangements are required?

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They [MEPs]… call on a wide partnership across local statutory bodies and a range of locally-based NGOs and other (including private) organisations. The MEPs work with a steering group toachieve the aim of providing high-quality, inclusive, accessible, diverse, creative and sustainablevocal and instrumental music education, that is locally designed and provided, within a nationalinfrastructure. Flynn P. and Johnston T. (2016). Possible Selves in Music. Music Generation

Section 3: Funding

Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education andSkills and Local Music Education Partnerships (MEPs). Music Generation operates on a 50/50 matched funding basis. Music Generation will provide 50% philanthropic seed funding up to a maximum of 200,000annually to each new MEP Area for an initial three-year period. This philanthropic funding must be matched annually on an ongoing 50/50 basis throughlocally-generated matched funding raised by each MEP Area.

After three years, the 50% philanthropic funding is replaced by exchequer funding throughthe Department of Education and Skills alongside the 50% locally-generated matched income,which continues to be raised on an ongoing basis.

Monetary income, i.e. cash-based partner income from local organisations and/or earnedrevenue through tuition fees.Support-in-kind, which can include staff support (i.e. management, clerical, finance, HR, IT);physical infrastructure provided for tuition/rehearsal/performance; office accommodation,equipment and overheads; and MEP Working Group members’ time for MEP meetings. Support-in-kind costs claimed as locally-generated matched funding are capped at a maximumof 25% of total matched funding.

How is Music Generation funded?

What happens after the three years of philanthropic funding?

What constitutes locally-generated matched funding?

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3. The annual amount provided by the Department of Education and Skills is subject to the availability of exchequer funds. 8

Music Generation funding contributes to the following costs:

Music Generation funding can only be used to support new tuition or additional tuition thatadds value to an existing performance music education programme. Examples might be newstrands of tuition creating links to existing provision, such as music school or community-based music programme.

Music Generation does not fund:

What costs does Music Generation contribute to?

What does Music Generation not fund?

Tuition/programming costs Management and administration costs Instrument banks and musical equipment, such as audio or music technology equipment required for programmingMusic libraries required for programming Contributions to support musicians’ professional development.

Mainstream music curriculum provision of the formal education system Existing vocal and instrumental tuition that is already established and part of an ongoingserviceCapital expenditure and refurbishment costs.

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Section 4: How to apply Step 1: Having established a Music Education Partnership (MEP), seek the commitment of anETB or Local Authority to take on the role of Lead Partner. Step 2: The Lead Partner registers with Music Generation at www.musicgeneration.ie by 17February 2017, to access a range of supports from the National Development Office. Step 3: Develop a framework plan for your proposed music programmes in collaboration with asmall and focused Working Group, which should include musician expertise. This processinvolves consultation with a range of local partners to identify areas of need and opportunitiesfor links with existing music providers.Step 4: Identify sources of 50% locally-generated matched funding (which can includemonetary income and support-in-kind) and seek commitment and buy-in from these partners.Step 5: Apply to Music Generation for 50% matched funding.

1. Quality of proposed music programmes (40%)

2. Feasibility and sustainability (40%)

What are the selection criteria?

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Music Generation National Development Office toschedule a meeting prior to submitting their application.

How your goals respond in a strategic way to meeting local needs identified in your research Your proposed music programmes, and how they add value and link to existing provision How these programmes will achieve sustainable outcomes for children and young people inmusic.

Proposed governance arrangements and staffing structureViability and sustainability of the overall financial plan, including:

Sustainable sources of locally-generated matched funding and the overall business modelSupport-in-kind benefits, including physical infrastructure Any efficiencies and added value achieved through partnership and any potential economiesof scale.

In assessing framework plans for your proposed music programmes, we will consider:

In assessing the overall feasibility and sustainability of your application we will consider:

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3. Music Generation core values (20%)

What is the selection process?

How will the National Development Office support applicants during the applicationprocess?

The extent to which Music Generation’s core values are reflected overall in your application.These core values are: access, quality, partnerships, diversity, creativity and sustainability.

Applications will be assessed by an independent selection panel whose recommendations willbe subject to acceptance by the Board of Music Generation.Depending on the volume of applications received, a shortlisting process may apply.The decision of the Board of Music Generation is final.

Following registration and the general information sessions, applicants may request a meetingwith the National Development Office which will be scheduled on a first-come first-served basis.General queries can be directed to the National Development Office by phone or email at anytime.

The following supports will be put in place by the Music Generation National Development Office:

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Phase 2 General Information Sessions:

Two regional application workshops:

24 January 2017, 12 noon - 2pm, National Concert Hall (Dublin)26 January 2017, 12 noon - 2pm, Athlone Springs Hotel (Athlone)

7 March 2017, 10am - 2pm, National Concert Hall (Dublin)9 March 2017, 10am - 2pm, Radisson Blu Hotel (Athlone)

E: info@musicgeneration.ieP: +353 1 475 8454

5. See pages 14 & 15, Music Generation Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021. 6. The deadline for statutory Lead Partners to register MEPs is Friday 17 February 2017. Register online at www.musicgeneration.ie

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Are there any other documents that applicants should refer to in preparing applications?

The following documents are relevant:

Music Generation National Development Office Strategic Plan 2016 - 2021

Possible Selves in Music – outcomes of a research partnership between Music Generation andSt Patrick’s College DCU

Music Network A National System for Local Music Education Services: Report of a FeasibilityStudy

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Section 5: Successful Applicants - Next Steps

It is expected that applicants selected for funding will commence participation in MusicGeneration from July 2017. The Music Generation National Development Office will work with the successful applicantsthroughout the set-up and implementation phase. The sequence of steps in this process is:

In the initial months of set-up, core responsibilities include:

Longer term core responsibilities include:

Recruiting a Music Development Officer Establishing governance structures Establishing delivery unit structures within the Lead Partner organisation Developing a detailed implementation plan for music programmes Participating as an active member of the national network of Music Education Partnerships.

Developing an implementation plan in close conjunction with the National DevelopmentOfficeSourcing musicians with appropriate expertise in performance music educationAccessing examples of best practice and shared learning from existing Music EducationPartnerships.

Developing and delivering music programmes of high artistic and educational standards Raising public awarenessDeveloping partnerships Generating participation among children/young people Monitoring and evaluating progress and development Compiling indicators and completing progress reports for Music Generation Actively participating in the Leaders’ Forum, the professional learning network for MusicDevelopment Officers nationally.

If an application is selected for participation in Phase 2, what happens next?

What are the core responsibilities of the Music Development Officer?

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Section 6: Terms and Conditions

Lead Partners intending to apply to Music Generation for Phase 2 must register online atwww.musicgeneration.ie by 17 February 2017. Unregistered applicants are ineligible to apply. The closing date for completed Phase 2 applications is Wednesday May 31, 2017 at 5:00pm. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will be consideredineligible and returned. By submitting an application, applicants are confirming that they have read and understoodthe information set out in the Phase 2 Guidelines. Applicants should note that funding is limited and that applications will be assessed in acompetitive context. Meeting the criteria for Music Generation funding does not guaranteefunding. All information provided in applications will be retained by Music Generation and may be usedfor research/evaluation purposes. However, every effort will be made to protectconfidentiality. Feedback on unsuccessful applications will be provided by Music Generation where sought. An electronic copy of completed applications and supporting material must be emailed toinfo@musicgeneration.ie by the closing date. Ten hard copies of completed applications and supporting material must be received by theclosing date. The canvassing of members of the Board of Music Generation or members of selection panelsby or on behalf of applicants will result in disqualification.

This section sets out the terms relating to the application process and certain other conditionsof funding. If an application is successful, the Lead Partner will be required to sign formal legaland financial agreements containing additional and more detailed terms and conditions.

Application Process

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Applications will only be accepted from Music Education Partnerships, the Lead Partner ofwhich must be a Local Authority or an ETB. If selected for funding, the Lead Partner will berequired to enter into a formal contract with Music Generation DAC defining its obligations. Correspondence will only be conducted between Music Generation DAC and the Lead Partner.Each MEP Area shall appoint a Music Development Officer as the designated person in amanagement/reporting role for liaison with Music Generation DAC. Successful applicants will be required to provide bank account details of the Lead Partner.Funding will be paid only into the bank account in the name of the Lead Partner (by banktransfer only). Successful Lead Partners will be required to provide Music Generation DAC with a current TaxClearance Certificate. The management and administration of the funded programme will be conducted under thesupervision and control of the Lead Partner.

Lead Partner

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Music Generation must be informed of any alteration to plans or budgets which do not complywith the terms of the offer. The Lead Partner will receive any funding offered and will be responsible for ensuringcompliance with all terms and conditions of funding. In the event that Music Generation DAC finds it necessary to withdraw or withhold funding, inaccordance within its compliance protocol it will inform the Lead Partner and may decline tocomplete the schedule of payments or to offer payment of the same upon revised terms andconditions, and in accordance with a new schedule of payments. Funding may be offered with additional specific conditions attached.

In all promotional materials associated with their work, applicants in receipt of MusicGeneration funding must acknowledge the support of Music Generation, including all publicand private donors/funders and the Department of Education and Skills post the three-yearphilanthropic funding period. Music Generation’s acknowledgement guidelines will be providedto successful applicants.Successful applicants will be expected to provide materials and participate in activitiesdesigned to promote Music Generation, and to advocate for performance music education.

Acknowledgements and Promotion

A three-year implementation plan Yearly work plansAnnual reports to include statistical and financial informationA relevant extract from Lead Partner annual audited accounts Such other information relating to the activities of the MEP as Music Generation DAC mayfrom time to time reasonably require.

Funding awarded is payable in stage payments, to a schedule to be agreed between MusicGeneration DAC and the Music Education Partnership, and is subject to compliance with allrelevant terms and conditions. Any funding offer is made on the basis of the framework plan provided in the application and issubject to timely compliance with scheduled reporting requirements for the initiative. Theseinclude:

Funding

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Music Generation does not prescribe a ‘one size fits all’ approach but the Lead Partnerconstitutes the legal entity in all agreements with Music Generation DAC and is ultimatelyresponsible for governance. Each new MEP Area will still require its own Music Education Partnership membership.

No, the new philanthropic funding is for new activities in new areas of the country.

Can existing Lead Partners such as ETBs apply for funding to cover furtherneighbouring areas under their administrative remit?

How could neighbouring areas operating under the same Lead Partner benefit fromworking together?

How would governance arrangements work?

Can existing Lead Partners apply in Phase 2 to increase their current budgetallocation for existing Music Generation programmes?

Benefits could include:

A structured approach to preparedness and transmission of best practice to areas of anETB or Local Authority area not currently participating in Music GenerationCollaborative performance opportunities, sharing continuing professional developmentopportunities for musicians, sharing learning and best practiceCentralised/shared operational systems, for instance in finance and HR, providingeconomies of scale.

Yes. In this event, the existing MEP Area(s) already participating in Music Generation retaintheir core funding. The Phase 2 funding is used to provide new performance music educationprogrammes in the new neighbouring area. Appropriate staffing and resources may be requiredto ensure quality and sustainability.

APPENDIX Existing Lead Partners

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