The Songtrees Project

Welcome to Songtrees, where you can discover, record and explore your familyheritage creatively through ‘3G Music': Music Across Three Generations. Songtrees is an international, intergenerational music programme linking families, schools and communities together. Through sharing musical memories with their parents, grandparents and friends, children gain insight into their cultural identity and create a valuable archive for musical/medical research.

Professional violin, ‘cello and vocal tuition, plus composition and performing opportunities, allow everyone to find, express and celebrate the music within themselves. In this unique environment, all 3 generations are able to enjoy and perform their favourite music alongside one another – bridging together the rhythm and tunes of the past and present to shape the future.

Host Organisation:

Music Mind Spirit Trust

Host School:

Cranleigh Preparatory School

Partner Schools/Organisations include:

Surrey County Arts Southwest
St. Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School
St. Nicolas C of E Primary School
Park Mead Primary School
Gosden House Special Needs School
St. Joseph's Special Needs School
School (Kenya) and The EnKI Fund
Swansongs: Music Mind Spirit Trust
Szilvay Foundation (Finland and UK)
University of the 3 rd Age: U3A

Project Director:

Dr. Chika Robertson

Educational/Medical/Musical Advisors:

Prof. Paul Grob, MD
Mrs. Alita Mills
Prof. Paul Robertson
Dr. John Zeisel
Lady Christina Doktare
Mr. Jonathan Willcocks

The Songtrees Project would like to express its gratitude to the DfES (Department for Education and Skills) for generous start-up funding.