The Instrument Library
Donated instruments are catalogued, given their own number and QR sticker, and stay the property of the Trust, so they can be passed on again and again.
Browse the libraryOur programmes
Instruments for 20 classrooms
With the Department of Education, we're equipping 20 music classrooms in Gibraltar's mainstream schools with strings, woodwind, brass and percussion, starting from nursery age.
[CLASSROOM ROLL-OUT DETAILS TO FOLLOW SCHOOLS MEETING]
New instruments and classroom sponsorship
We aim to buy suitable new instruments from nursery age upwards. £10,000 sponsors a whole classroom set, and sponsors can be named and recognised in perpetuity.
Sponsor a classroomAssessment, repair and care
Every donated instrument is checked and repaired, restored or recycled, with practical help from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band and Corps of Drums.
Instrument loans
A library-style loan scheme, overseen by the Trust, so students can take an instrument home for a weekend or longer. Loans are arranged with a parent or guardian.
Young musicians and ensembles
Helping school orchestras and ensembles grow and, in time, perhaps a home-grown Gibraltar orchestra.
Community music and events
Performances, workshops and chances to play together, for every age and stage. [DETAILS TO COME]
Supporting musicians and teachers
Backing the local musicians and educators who keep Gibraltar's musical life going. [TO CONFIRM]
Gibraltar's musical heritage
Recording and celebrating the instruments and music that are part of Gibraltar's story. [TO CONFIRM]
HOW THE LIBRARY WORKS
One instrument, many lives
- 01DonateSomeone gives an instrument they no longer play.
- 02RestoreWe assess it and repair it where needed.
- 03PlaceIt goes to a classroom that needs it.
- 04DiscoverA child tries it, and maybe finds their instrument.
- 05LoanComing soon: borrow it to practise at home.
- 06ReuseIt comes back and starts again with someone new.