THE PIZzicato effect

Piano Project is proud to be supporting Pizzicato Effect Incorporated. Started in 2009 by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Pizzicato Effect is a community program providing free string instrumental and musicianship tuition to children in the City of Hume. In 2023, the program became an incorporated organisation, with a plan to continue as an independent entity. Piano Project is delighted to be supporting them in their new chapter, we accept donations on their behalf and assist with administrative support for the program, allowing Pizzicato Effect Incorporated to concentrate on delivering its wonderful musical program.

If you would like to make a donation to support the Pizzicato Effect you can do so via the above link. The link takes you to the main online site for Piano Project, using GiveNow. To make your donation for Pizzicato, just make a donation to Piano Project and leave a note that you would like your contribution to go to the Pizzicato Effect. When prompted, please opt to ‘leave a message for the organisation’ and write ‘For Pizzi" (or something similar). If you miss the prompt, you can just email us to let us know - pianoproject.org@gmail.com.

If you would prefer make a donation using a direct bank transfer, here are the bank details:
Piano Project Public Fund
BSB: 033120
Acc: 380993
Please put ‘For Pizzi’(or something similar) on the description/reference of your transfer. And please also email us at pianoproject.au@gmail, so that we can send you your receipt.

All donations over $2 to The Pizzicato Effect, via Piano Project, are tax deductible.

MORE ABOUT THE PIZZICATO EFFECT PROGRAM

The goals of the Pizzicato Effect are:
- to provide access to high quality musical instruction to young people and their communities in the Hume Region of Victoria without cost as a barrier to participation
- To provide a safe, positive, high-aspiring and inclusive learning environment that promotes engagement with school and community life
- To promote the social development of young people and their communities through musical accomplishment

The program follows the principles espoused by the El Sistema approach including:
- social transformation through musical excellence
- ensemble approach – a commitment to group learning
- frequency – students meet multiple times per week over an extended period
- accessibility – programs are free and not selective in admission
- connectivity – the program aims to provide opportunities for students and build connections with other programs in the community