b'music generationis irelands national music education program that helps children and young people access a range of high quality vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area. to date, the program has reached over 20,000 children and young people across 12 areas of the country. job opportunities have been created for 250 musicians. over 60 diverse and exciting music programs are being delivered in 300 different tuition centres around the country. initiated by music network, music generation has been seed funded by a 7m philanthropic donation by u2 (5m) and the ireland funds (2m) from 2010-2015. building upon the principles of philanthropy which seek to achieve long term sustainable outcomes, music generation has worked closely with local music education partnerships and government since its initiation. in july 2014, the department of education and skills joined with the local music education partners to co-fund the program.music generation is an extraordinary example of a partnership between the private sector, the irish government and local funding partners, which is bringing about momentous change in music education in ireland.music education for children across irelandconnect2015 | 32'