To help celebrate 30 years of Amber, we are shining a light on our dedicated music practitioners and teachers that make such an impact on the children and young people we support. James Marchese has been nominated by Mia’s family…
Amber’s 30th Anniversary
Celebrating Amber’s 30th Anniversary at St James’s Palace
On 10 February, Amber young musicians, families, trustees and guests were honoured to attend a reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen, to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Her Majesty has been President of The Amber Trust since 2012. In the…
Music Practitioner and Teacher Spotlight – Ashleigh Lowes
To help celebrate 30 years of Amber, we are shining a light on our dedicated music practitioners and teachers that make such an impact on the children and young people we support. Ashleigh Lowes has been nominated by Amos’s family…
Could you help us find new corporate partners?
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, we have launched six different ways to ‘Partner with Amber’. This is a great chance for organisations or teams to align with our inclusive values and at the same time, help us to…
Fundraising heroes: DFest raise £4,200 in aid of Amber
We are incredibly grateful to the organisers, performers, friends and family of DFest who have raised £4,200 in aid of Amber – phenomenal! DFest is a one-day music festival which has become an annual event. Dean and Jo host it…
Watch: Our 30th Anniversary Concert
We are delighted to share the full recording of our 30th Anniversary Concert, which took place in May at the Wathen Hall, St Paul’s School in Barnes. Hosted by Amber’s Chair, Professor Adam Ockelford, and Amber Patron Derek Paravicini, the…
Music Practitioner and Teacher Spotlight – Amy Swallow
To help celebrate 30 years of Amber, we are shining a light on our dedicated music practitioners and teachers that make such an impact on the children and young people we support. Amy Swallow has been nominated by Luca’s family…
Celebrating community music at Windsor Castle
Last month, four music practitioners represented The Amber Trust at a special event held at Windsor Castle, celebrating supporters of community music across the UK. Hosted by His Majesty The King and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the…
Our first community fundraising concert of the year raised £1900
In March, Stevington Guitar Concerts held a very special concert in aid of Amber. The event was in memory of Woody Mann, an American guitarist, teacher, and film maker. It also happened to be our first community fundraising concert in…
Join Amber’s Youth Board
We’re excited to announce that, in Amber’s 30th year, we are setting up a Youth Board. The aim of this project is to give the young people we support a bigger voice in shaping our work. The Youth Board will…