Decision

(i)       to note that officers would provide information to Members outwith the meeting in relation to Table 4: Presentation by discipline and the number of pupils presenting for Nat 5 who were receiving tuition on two instruments via the Music Service;

(ii)       to note that officers would circulate information to Members outwith the meeting on the breakdown of Music Service staff FTE;

(iii)      to instruct the Chief Officer – Education and Lifelong Learning to continue to extend opportunities for music making through partnership working between the Music Service and Aberdeen City Music School, and others;

(iv)      to instruct the Chief Officer – Education and Lifelong Learning to report back on progress in one calendar year;

(v)      to thank the Music Service for its dedication and commitment in support of music education and performance which is creating so much opportunity and benefit to learners, and

(vi)      to note the positive work and results of the piping section and request that the Music Service investigates the creation of a pipe band as a further musical option for learners in city schools.