Supporter: Secretariat of State for National Policy of the Government
Organizer of the application: Bethlen Gábor Foundation Management Ltd.
Beneficiary Name: Bethlen Gábor Foundation
Project Title: Support for the Youth Orchestra of the College and the Orchestra Camp
Contracted Support Amount: 400,000 HUF
Total Project Cost: 400,000 HUF
Support Percentage: 100%
Project Start Date: January 1, 2023
Project End Date: August 31, 2024
Project Report
Introduction:
The goal of the Bethlen Gábor College Youth Orchestra Project is to stimulate the youth life of the college and support the intellectual and cultural development of the students. The institution has been running talent workshops for many years, and the Youth Orchestra was active from the beginning. However, after a few years of hiatus, it was successfully reactivated thanks to financial support from a project. The orchestra has been functioning for nearly two years and primarily deals with arrangements of youth and religious light music. The team consists of approximately 20 members, 10 of whom are singers, while the others are learning to play various musical instruments.
Use of the Granted Support:
The mentioned financial support was used to develop the musical skills of the youth and support their community-building activities. Part of the requested funding was allocated for teacher fees, while the other part was used to organize a youth camp. In the autumn, a three-day camp was organized during a long weekend, featuring intensive instrumental education and song rehearsals. These activities proved successful, as a new repertoire was formed for the upcoming performances. Thanks to the granted support, the teachers’ fees for the three days were covered, and the camp was held at Bethlen Gábor College, where 20 students benefited from accommodation and meals.
Expected Outcomes:
By implementing this project, we aim to have a positive impact on the students of the college. The joint music activities and other events are essential for the students’ personal development and for building the community. The Bethlen Gábor Foundation is committed to supporting the students and aims to further the continuous development of the talent workshops. With the help of this support, we intend to continue and strengthen the work of the orchestra and its community-building activities.
Christmas concert
Summary:
The completed project has significantly contributed to the cultural and personal development of the students at the college. The results of the project had a direct impact on the team members, as the camp was organized for them, and they benefited from music education. At the same time, the orchestra also had an impact on the entire student community of the college, as several times there were joint singing sessions during school services, and students participated in the activities of the Youth Orchestra both as spectators and active participants. The orchestra supports the spiritual development of all these students, and as a result, the target group of this project was approximately 500 students. The orchestra’s activities and the planned youth camp offer participants community experiences and new skills, thus supporting the development of young talents and stimulating the youth life of the institution.
Thank you for the support provided by the Secretary of State for National Policy of the Government!
In addition to the modern conditions provided by the college, the students benefit from education in the Hungarian language, and the entire college community works on strengthening their Hungarian national identity.
Thank you for maintaining the bilateral relations with Hungary and for the actions undertaken to reinforce our sense of belonging!
