Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport Stefan Buontempo has launched this year’s Band Music Traineeship Scheme for Youths, which scheme will help financially our local band clubs in purchasing musical instruments that will be used by the young generations in their music traineeship.
“Music is a fundamental element of human culture and has an influence on our behaviour. Language and music are two living characteristics which distinguishes the human race. It is thus important that society educates our youths in music abilities.”
Stefan Buontempo stressed on the importance of such informal education since it assists in the revival of Maltese traditions. “It is indeed almost impossible to imagine of any local festive celebrations without the involvement of the local band clubs.”
The Secretariat for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport Buontempo acknowledged the importance of the Band Music Traineeship Scheme and highlighted that through such assistance Government is also offering an opportunity to everyone to realise his/her talents.
Stefan Buontempo pointed out the need for youths to participate in activities organised by band clubs, since this gives them an opportunity to mix socially with people from their local community leading to sharing of quality time.
“Those who are active in band clubs have an opportunity to channel the vigour of their youth and stay out of vices. Band clubs instil a sense of belonging in our youths, make them feel part of the community where they live, enticing them to get involved in activities which eliminates social inclusion and improve the quality life of the citizens,” he said.
Furthermore, Stefan Buontempo noted, that youths who actively participate in band clubs instil in them a sense of discipline, loyalty and a sense of belonging within the band club he/she forms part of. On an individual aspect, learning a musical instrument is another way of expressing one’s skills and creativity.
Stefan Buontempo concluded his speech by highlighting the fact that many renowned Maltese musicians started their career through their participation in Maltese band clubs.