I know that El Sistema cannot be replicated in every community in Scotland, but I think that its success shows that, if enough young people have the opportunity to take up music, we can do great things.On a visit to Malawi, I was intrigued and moved to be greeted by the school band, whose instruments were made of oil cans and string but were capable of being tuned and producing music. They valued their music and their ability was recognised and valued by their communities.