Climbing to 2800 meters and covering approximately 150 miles of the Annapurna range, this trek will be 8 days of steep ascents and steep descents, weather ranging from tropical through temperate to frozen ground, open terrain surrounded by mountains to narrow paths on cliff edges.
Here's what Classic FM has to say about the Trek and about Music makers charity.
Trek Nepal
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Frequently asked Questions
Trek Nepal:
19-29 March 2010
This 11 day sponsored trek will take us through mountainside villages and thick rhododendron forest, giving you awe-inspiring views of the great peaks and glaciers of the Himalayas.
The Annapurna Range has some of the highest peaks in the world, and you’ll be walking alongside them by day, and camping in the foothills by night, ensuring you gain a true insight into the culture of Nepal.
Nepal is a country in a league of its own with it's breathtakingly beautiful scenery and fascinating temples. This trek will give you a firsthand insight into the culture of the mountain kingdom and its natural beauty.
As well as the physical challenge, you will also be faced with a fundraising challenge. Trek Nepal is in aid of Classic FM's Music Makers charity, and in order to secure your place you must commit to raising £3,200 in sponsorship, and pay a non-refundable registration fee of £250
The money you raise will go towards funding music therapy and music education projects working with children and adults the length and breadth of the UK.
Projects we fund
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Classic FM's Music Makers is a grant giving charity which raises money to fund music education and therapy projects working with the most disadvantaged children and adults across the UK. We are currently funding:The Princes’ Foundation for Children and the Arts
Working with The Princes' Foundation for Children and the Arts, a £100,000 grant launched the MusicQuest project which aims to give primary school children, who might otherwise never have the chance, the opportunity to experience the magic of live classical music.
The aim is to break down the perception that classical music is stuffy and elitist, and inspire children to make music, helping develop their self confidence, self esteem and learning abilities. Now in its second year MusicQuest has given over 10,000 children the opportunity to see the Philharmonia Orchestra live, learn the amazing stories behind music and to try out the instruments for themselves.
Click here to read more about the MusicQuest project.
Music Makers has also funded:
Live Music Now
A £40,000 grant funded 10 projects across the UK which used music for therapeutic benefit.
These projects ranged from performances in care homes for adults with dementia and schools for children with special needs, through to a cultural integration project for children in Northern Ireland.
Future Talent
£6,000 was given to Future Talent to fund bursaries for their ‘Future Champions’ award scheme which, working with the Halle Orchestra, identifies children with exceptional music talent in the Northwest of England and supports their development and musical education.
£30,000 was awarded to fund a specialist music teacher working through three primary schools in East Hull. The teacher spends one day a week at each school providing extra curricular music education to children who normally would not encounter the arts in their day to day lives, with the aim of giving the children the opportunity to achieve in music, learn how to express themselves through another medium, build self esteem and confidence.
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