Parents of pupils in Aberdeenshire are being asked for their views on how music tuition in the area’s schools can be improved.

An online survey will run from Monday, January 12 for four weeks as part of a review launched by Aberdeenshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services.

Currently a team of 46 music instructors are teaching over 2,000 primary and secondary pupils across Aberdeenshire to play musical instruments from a variety of disciplines, including woodwind, brass, strings and percussion.

The team has been working with Aberdeenshire Council’s Improving the Customer Experience (iCE) project to further improve accessibility to services and increase customer satisfaction.

To complete the survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/InstrumentalMusic1

Head of Instrumental Music, Richard Paton, said: “Many improvements have already been made within the service, such as the introduction of online payment methods, but we still want to hear from as many parents as possible about their experiences.

“It is really important that they are involved in further improvements and by completing the survey, they will be able to make a very positive difference.

“If you have applied for music tuition or if your child is currently being taught by the service then we really want to hear from you.”

Chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Education, Learning and Leisure Committee, Councillor Isobel Davidson, said: “Aberdeenshire Council is committed to providing excellent music tuition in all of our schools and a wide range of instruments are available for those who wish to learn to play them.

“The council also provides a comprehensive music centre service giving pupils the opportunity to meet each other and create music in various venues across Aberdeenshire.

“Our youth players have and continue to be extremely successful in their musical endeavours and those involved in the Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra are already looking forward to their tour to Rhineland in Germany next summer.”