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So great to be out and about delivering some Sonic Bothy Open Sessions - this week at Wheatley Care. Some serious sound shenanigans - much fun was had!!! Big joy! 😊 With Ali @gianttank.bsky.social
#sound #workshop #improvisation #experimentalmusic #inclusivemusic
Nic and Ali looking out front smiling.
March 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
mfacharity.bsky.social
Only 16 days until the Learn to Play weekend, but it’s not too late to order a promo pack. Simply fill in the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#LearnToPlay #MusicForAll #MusicForAllUK #FreeMusicLessons #InclusiveMusic
September 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
digiscore.bsky.social
A MUSICAL JOURNEY we're thrilled to be sharing with you!

Working with the Open Orchestra we used Digital Score Creativity Cards to support inclusive music-making within Special Educational Needs.

Watch the final performance here 👉 tinyurl.com/yfmdh8sf

#Musiceducation #inclusivemusic
January 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
krohme.bsky.social
Visit calmbomb.org to find out how we're supporting Autistic, Neurodivergent, and Disabled musicians across the globe.

We want to help but we need your support. Let's go!

#CalmBombCollective #SupportNeurodivergentArtists #InclusiveMusic #DisabilityAdvocacy #AutisticArtists #MusicForChange
A graphic with the words "Help the Calm Bomb Collective" is displayed. A pink circle in the right corner had the words "we need music people, volunteers, money," with "go 2 calmbomb.org" and the logo, a stylized bomb with a face surrounded by "Calm Bomb" on the bottom.
November 17, 2024 at 12:14 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Please help us reach our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising goal! Donate before Tuesday 9 December, and everything you give will be doubled thanks to match funding ⤵️
bit.ly/OUMChristmas

#ChristmasChallenge #InclusiveMusic
Three young musicians rehearse with the National Open Youth Orchestra. They all wear Santa hats.
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
digiscore.bsky.social
How can digital technologies enhance music making for disabled children?

One of our projects, 'JoyInst' is a digital Score for inclusive music education for disabled children in Kenya - developed with Kelvin Macharia🤩

Find out more: buff.ly/4fxwb4D #inclusivemusic
January 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Here's Pea (Cardiff NOYO Ensemble) sharing the "really, really, really cool" experience of going on tour with the professional musicians of @bournemouthso.bsky.social‬ and BSO Resound alongside Georgie (Birmingham NOYO Ensemble) and Ale (NOYO Alumnus)👏

#InclusiveMusic #NOYO
August 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
mfacharity.bsky.social
Imagine a weekend that introduces the joy of music-making! Do you want a free taster session? Then give us a follow; our Learn to Play activity map is live, with more events added weekly! 💜

#LearnToPlay #MusicForAll #MusicForAllUK #FreeMusicLessons #InclusiveMusic
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
maplefusionband.bsky.social
#MapleFusion
#ShelleyKMusic #CanadianMusic #LiveMusic #CanadianHistory #MusicEducation #FamilyFriendly #Festivals #TeamBuilding #BandLife #MusicAndHistory #HistoryEducation #EarlyYears #Libraries #Museums #MusicTherapy #InclusiveMusic #Seniors #Intergenerational
#KidsFestivals
#MurderMysteries
November 25, 2024 at 6:36 PM
qnotescarolinas.bsky.social
MUSIC - A list of musical performances in Charlotte and the North Carolina. Read story at link 👇

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#MusicIsUniversal #PowerOfMusic #LiveMusic #MusicHeals #ConcertVibes #SpringConcerts #MusicForAll #NCMusicScene #SupportArtists #LGBTQMusic #InclusiveMusic #CulturalHarmony
Music: Queer and allied artists in upcoming concerts - QnotesCarolinas.com
Discover upcoming LGBTQ+ concerts and ally performances in North Carolina this spring, celebrating music, diversity, and community.
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March 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
🚨Applications for Regional NOYO Ensembles are live🚨

11-25-year old disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled musicians looking to develop their ensemble and instrumental skills in an inclusive setting can apply to join NOYO now 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/

#InclusiveMusic #Apply
A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic, electronic and accessible instruments. A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together. A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic and electronic instruments. A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic and electronic instruments.
February 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
😄 Music Leader Bea shares ways musicians can calm any audition nerves with NOYO harpist Holli.

✨Share with 11-25 year-old musicians, and encourage them to apply to join NOYO by 31 March 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/

#InclusiveMusic #Apply #YouthMusic
March 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
buzzmusic.bsky.social
A packed, creative day on Wednesday:
• Natalie S & Adam R with Boomwhackers & Handbells in Hilton
• Becky H & Charlotte B with ukuleles in Langley Mill
• Ben A at the Level Centre Rowsley open day with drumming, Boomwhackers & instrument making

#InclusiveMusic #HAF2025
April 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
inspiring-comms.bsky.social
What a fantastic session at Community Chorus today! 🎵✨
We spent the afternoon practicing some beautiful Scottish songs, filling the room with harmony, smiles, and so much positive energy 🎶
#CommunityChorus 🎶 #InclusiveMusic 💙 #ScottishSongs 🇸🇨 #MusicForAll ✨ 🤝 #UpliftingVoices 🌈 #StrongerTogether 🎵
January 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
To mark the end of Disability History Month, National Open Youth Orchestra musician Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to share a bit about the history of the month, and highlight a pioneering disabled musician with a NOYO connection!

#InclusiveMusic #Wittgenstein #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility
A photo of a young musician playing flute at a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads "Bethan's guide to Disability History Month 20 November 20 December 2025". An infographic about the history of Disability History month. A musician focus on pioneering disabled musician Paul Wittgenstein.
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
eazyhold.bsky.social
We are happy to announce that EaZyHold is featured in the Museum of Making Music‘s latest exhibit! This exhibit explores how music transcends barriers and fosters inclusivity, innovation, and human connection.

#MusicMaking #AccessibleMusic #InclusiveMusic #MusicTherapy #MusicUnity #DisabledMusician
A museum display with navy blue walls and musical instruments adapted for people with disabilities. Silicone EaZyHold universal cuffs strapped around model hands enable them to hold a mallet and a drumstick. Another angle of the green model hand with a lavender EazyHold securing a mallet to it. In the foreground, there is a wooden model hand with a grey fabric sleeve, that a black plastic implement juts out from and holds a blue pick.
February 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
☺️ NOYO auditions are relaxed. What does that mean?

Here's harpist Holli and Music Leader Bea sharing a few ways we make the experience accessible.

✨ 11-25 year-old musicians can apply to join NOYO by 31 March 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/

#InclusiveMusic #YouthMusic
March 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Huge congrats Torin for achieving your Silver Arts Award at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra! 👏

"I think the important thing is to be able to bond with people. That’s what making music is all about." - Torin

Read more on the @bournemouthso.bsky.social website: bit.ly/4m5I8lk

#InclusiveMusic
Torin sits in the BSO offices talking to Hannah, a member of the BSO team. They are sitting on green armchairs. Torin wears a black t-shirt with white writing on it and dark trousers. Hannah wears a white pin-striped shirt and dark trousers.
August 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring how pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians have changed music, from classical all the way to pop!

Young musicians can come to a NOYO Open Rehearsal. More info and book ⤵️
noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals

#InclusiveMusic #LGBTQIA
A photo of Bethan playing flute with a pride flag behind them. Text reads: "LGBTQ+ History Month 2026. Bethan explores the impact of LGBTQ+ artists on music history" Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in classical music. LGBTQ+ people have played a vital role in the development of music, from their influence in classical music, to the development of glam rock, house music and pop. LGBTQ+ composers who influenced classical music include: Francis Poulenc Ethel Smyth While their music doesn’t have explicitly LGBTQ+ themes, many historians believe their music reflected their own personal feelings about their relationships. Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in dance music. Frankie Knuckles, dubbed “The Godfather of House Music,” was an openly gay DJ and producer who blended disco, electro, funk and pop music and helped make house music a global sensation. Kunckles’ influence led to a new generation of dance music, influencing the likes of David Guetta and Daft Punk." Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in pop music. Innovative pop artists like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury gave recognition to the LGBTQ+ community through their lyrics in the 70s and 80s, but it was often subtle due to the culture of the time. Recently, artists have explored LGBTQ+ themes like self-acceptance and coming out more openly, helping push culture forward. Examples include Hayley Kiyoko's "Girls like Girls," Wrabel's "The Village," and perhaps most famously, Lady Gaga's "Born this Way.""
February 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week!

For an extra dose of feel-good music, come and see the National Open Youth Orchestra in concert in Cardiff or Bristol. More information and tickets ⤵️
noyo.org.uk/bbcproms/#:~....

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Disability #InclusiveMusic #Music
A blue background with purple music graphics and a picture of Bethan playing flute. Text reads: "Mental Health Awareness Week, 11th - 17th May 2026, 3 ways playing in an orchestra can improve your mental health!" A blue background with colourful graphics of a happy person and a brain. Text reads: "Music improves your mood! Both listening to, and playing your favourite music releases the hormone dopamine! Dopamine is the “feel-good” hormone and can help boost your mood." A blue background with colourful graphics of a love heart and pillows. Text reads: Music helps you feel more relaxed! Making music with others has been found to lower cortisol - the stress hormone! Music can help young people cope with challenging situations, and can have a positive effect on symptoms of various mental health conditions." A blue background with a colourful graphic of headphones and a photo of a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads: "Music can help you express emotions! Both listening to and playing music can help you understand emotions, which can help you process them! Playing music can help you to express your emotions, and doing this with other people can be a really positive experience!"
May 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Happy St. David's Day from Bethan (flute and harp) and Josh (violin and bass).

Apply to join our Welsh Regional NOYO Ensemble in Cardiff, or in Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol and London ⤵️
noyo.org.uk/apply-2026

#StDavidsDay #InclusiveMusic #Accessibility #YouthMusic
A green slide decorated with daffodils and pictures of Bethan and Josh. Text reads: "Happy St. David’s Day, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus, from Bethan, Josh and NOYO! Green slide decorated with drawings of woman in traditional Welsh outfit and Welsh cakes. Text reads: "How is St. David’s Day celebrated? In schools, children often dress in traditional Welsh dress, or Welsh rugby uniforms, and take part in their school Eisteddfod - smaller versions of Wales’ national festival. Often an Eisteddfod has singing, instrumental, writing and poetry competitions. Across Wales, people take part in St David’s Day parades, often wearing daffodils and leeks, national symbols of Wales. There is also traditional Welsh dancing and singing such as the national anthem ‘Mae Hen Wlad fy nhadau’, and Welsh hymns such as ‘Calon Lân’. People will also have traditional Welsh foods for school dinner that day, such as cawl, Welsh rarebit and Welsh cakes. Green slide decorated with drawings of a leek and the Welsh flag. Text reads: "Facts about St. David David was born, unusually, on the Pembrokeshire cliffs during a thunderstorm. David was a monk at a young age and founded a monastery at around the year 560. The area where he built the monastery would later have a cathedral and be named St David’s after him. St David’s is the smallest city in the UK with a population of around 1,600 and is around the size of a small village with an area of about 0.30 square miles. David was known as “Dewi Dyfrwr” which means “David the water drinker.” This was because of the monks diet which consisted of bread and water." Green slide decorated with drawings of a daffodil and a harp. Text reads: "Facts about St. David According to legend, David was a miracle maker. He performed miracles such as restoring a blind man’s sight and bringing a child back to life. One of the most famous miracles David performed happened when he was preaching to a large crowd, and some people were struggling to hear him. When a white dove landed on David’s shoulder, the floor where he was standing rose up so that everyone could see and hear him. David’s last words to his followers were supposedly “Do the little things, the small things you’ve seen me doing.” After David’s death a shrine was built in his honour which is still there today and is a very popular pilgrimage site."
March 1, 2026 at 9:10 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Still not over it! Relive NOYO and BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the proms with these wonderful pictures. 📸

Love the photos? Now listen to our performance. We start at 1 hour 27 minutes ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#ThisIsOurOrchestra #InclusiveMusic #BBCProms #Disability
A NOYO violinist sits on stage with a BBC Proms logo projected on the wall behind her. NOYO and BBC NOW string players perform at the BBC Proms. A NOYO Clarion player laughs with a Music Leader on stage at the BBC Proms. Clarion soloist Alessandro Vazzana performs on stage at the BBC Proms.
August 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Have you tried using your Clarion with effects pedals? Gareth Churchill has been experimenting with playing his through a delay and reverb effects unit.

Download and start experimenting with the Clarion today for free on the App and Microsoft Store!

#Disability #Accessibility #InclusiveMusic
August 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
#InclusiveMusic #ThisIsOurOrchestra
August 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM
laura-phd-salford.bsky.social
#SoundStudies #MusicAndAccessibility #InclusiveMusic #AudioResearch #SoundAndSociety #PhDResearch #LAURAHub #UniversityOfSalford #MediaCityUK #AcademicCommunity #InterdisciplinaryResearch #phdsky #musicscience #psychscisky #academicsky
July 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM