WELB Music Service

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Western Education and Library Board (WELB) Music Service website. The purpose of this website is to present information to schools, parents/guardians and pupils on the range of services provided by the Music Service, the staff involved in the delivery of these services and the procedures followed with regard to their implementation.

Music makes a vital contribution to the educational and personal development of young people. Having the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and to play and perform with others is known to improve self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills, leading to a positive attitude to schooling and improved standards in music and the wider curriculum.

We believe that music matters: it matters to young people who define themselves through their musical choices; it matters to the dedicated tutors who inspire achievement and excellence; it matters to family and friends who support, encourage and enjoy the wide variety of music-making provided by individual or group performances.

I hope that you find this website both useful and informative, and of some help in addressing questions you might have in relation to Music Service provision in the WELB area.

Dónal Doherty
Head of Music Services