b'what is music generation? music generation is a wonderful opportunity toensure that the next generation, is a musical generation. irelands new nationalmusic education programme, initiated by music network and funded by u2 and the ireland funds, music generation is helping thousands of children and youngpeople access performance music education (vocal and instrumental) in theirown locality together with local music education partnerships. u2 has donated5 million and the ireland funds are raising another 2 million in support. thedepartment of education and skills has committed to developing and sustainingmusic education partnerships in future years when the ve-year philanthropiccommitment of u2 and the ireland funds comes to its conclusion.music education for children across irelandconnect 2013 | 44'