b'music education transforms lives and helps children and young people achieve their dreams! here are the voices of some of those young musicians: Ilovemusicandalwaysdreamedofhavingtheoppor-tunitytostudymusicatthirdlevelandmakemusicmycareer.MusicGenerationhashelpedmetoachievemydream.AbouttwoyearsagoIappliedtoMusicGenerationMayoforanExceptionalMusicStudentBursary.Iwasawardedsupporttowardsthepurchaseofanewfiddle.Havingareallygoodqualityprofessionalinstrumenthastransformedthestandardofmyplayingandbecauseofthis,IwasabletotakemyperformancetothenextlevelwhichhelpedmegainentrytotheUniversity of Limerick where I am now completing first year of aBachelorofArtsinIrishMusic&DanceandachievingallthatIdreamedabout. Kate Heneghan, Traditional Irish Musician, Music Generation Mayo THANK YOU!Being part of the Music Generation team has helpedMusic Generation truly is an innovative and pioneering metorealizemylong-heldlifeambitiontohavea partnership model, which has transformed the landscape career in music education and create access for childrenof non-mainstream music education in Ireland today. I and young people to the world of music. I believe that itwish Music Generation continued success in its mission is every child and young persons right to participate asto provide access to quality performance music education a musical citizen. Because of Music Generation Carlow,for children and young people of all abilities, a goal my Im part of a brilliant team that makes that possible forDepartment is delighted to support. Jan OSullivan, over 4,000 children and young people in my county. TD, Minister for Education and SkillsGavin Barr, Musician Educator, Music Generation Carlow connect2015 | 42'