The Young Musicians of CuxaireA Joint project between Amandus-Abendroth

Gymnasium, Cuxhaven and Titus Salt School, Bradford.

Why we set up the project

• To investigate local heritage and culture• To explore our similarities and differences• To work collaboratively on an animated film

Project Timescale

• Initial planning in 2010• Comenius Bilateral Project 2011-2013• 2 Exchange Visits• Skype Workshops• E-Twinning• Animation workshops

The Film Making Techniques

• Real life filming• Animation using Toon Boom• Rotoscoping• Pixellation• Music and sound• Artwork• Acting Classes

Our Interpretation, Our Inspiration• A modern day tale based on The

Musicians of Bremen• Elements of our heritage • 4 musicians go on a journey to

overcome the problems in their life

• Sayings from founders of both schools – by working together you will succeed

• Real life shown in film in contrast to the surreal animated world where the four musicians overcome their problems