Lady Gabriella Kingston has accepted the patronage of Restore the Music, which aims to bring music back to British schools, especially "state schools in areas of high socio-economic deprivation."
The charity provides "funding to help them buy diverse and relevant musical instruments – the tools for change. Place a musical instrument in the hands of a young person and you ignite: → self-belief and confidence → voice and identity → imagination and ambition … and supercharge their learning.
The music department becomes an energy centre that transforms the school and with it young people’s futures."
Several musicians from Rock the Music took part in the Princess of Wales's Together at Christmas concert at Westminister Abbey. The Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella, a gifted singer in her own right, to help organize the concert.
Lady Ella said: “Music can do so much to help build confidence, imagination and social skills - all of which are, I believe, essential to learning. On a recent visit to a school served by Restore the Music I was dazzled by the student performances, Rachmaninoff on piano, jazz saxophone, drums and Spanish guitar. They transported us to another place - far from a school classroom. What a stunning snapshot of talent, teaching, and world-class instruments, funded by Restore the Music. It is such an honour to serve as Patron to this exceptional charity which creates opportunities for children to thrive through the power of music.”
Polly Stepan Moore, the CEO and co-founder of Rock the Music, is delighted to have Lady Ella as patron.
“I am delighted to welcome Lady Ella Windsor as patron of Restore The Music. She was instrumental in RTM’s presence, with its young musicians’ performances, at the recent Together At Christmas carol concert organised by HRH The Princess Of Wales and will be a huge asset as patron.
“As a musician and lifelong music lover, Ella shares our vision that every child deserves access to a music education right through their school years so they can have the best chance to thrive through their lives. Restore the Music’s mission is to create life-changing opportunities for as many underserved children as we can reach.”
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