AN OSWESTRY charity is celebrating a substantial donation of musical instruments from a school in West London.

Music MOB (Music Matters in Oswestry and the Borderlands) has received flutes, clarinets, trombones, violins, and a trumpet.

The heartfelt gesture came about due to a connection between one of the charity's trustees and the city school, ultimately leading to a generous contribution that will enrich the lives of young musicians in Oswestry.

The donation was a result of the school's admiration for Music MOB's mission, which aims to provide musical education to local children.

The school, in search of a worthy recipient for its surplus orchestral instruments, found a perfect match in Music MOB and eagerly entrusted the instruments to the charity.

Sue Turner, trustee for Education said: “As I visit most of our schools on a regular basis, I see at first hand the benefits which music teaching has on our pupils.

“It will be exciting to see new groups starting in September and it is only thanks to donations such as these that we are able to increase the numbers of pupils we teach.

“We are very grateful to the school for this wonderful donation and to all the other generous donors and we will keep them informed about how the instruments are being used”.

These instruments will join the growing collection, generously provided by local individuals and organisations, that have already found their way into the hands of eager young learners in the region's state schools.

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As Music MOB expands its teaching capacity from 95 to 125 children, welcoming two new school partners in September, these new donations will play a crucial role in helping children discover the joy of music.

The charity also has plans to host an Orchestra Day at the Marches School in October.

This event will provide young musicians with an opportunity to learn two pieces specially prepared for them, which they will perform together at the end of the session, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among budding musicians.

While the charity continues to make strides in providing music education, it is also mindful of the challenges faced by music education in the UK.

Recent reports indicate a staggering 45 per cent decline in the overall uptake of A Level music since 2010.

However, Music MOB remains encouraged by the enthusiasm displayed by some of its students for pursuing music at the GCSE level, where music performance constitutes 30 per cent of the examination.

The charity regularly updates its supporters through newsletters, which can be accessed on its website.