Showcase

Drake Music is constantly engaged in creative music-making by workshop participants, emerging artists and professional musicians. Our work spans the widest range of musical genres, experiences and methods of expression. Here we are showcasing a small selection of that creative output. It is our aim, via this website to connect musicians and audiences internationally. Please browse our archives and get in touch if you would like to collaborate on future creative projects!

"Drake Music's outstanding approach to breaking down disabling barriers results in fresh, fun and imaginative work that holds and nurtures young artists in everything it does." Daryl Beeton, Director Kazzum & DM Advocate

Commissions

Drake Music In Translation

DM's first online commission, featuring the collaboration of 3 artists on the themes of translation and interpretation. read more

Connecting Across Difference

In 2008, Drake Music commissioned a team of outstanding composers, artists and musicians to create and direct the performance of a new work on the theme of ‘Connecting Across Difference’. read more

Into the Light

We launched our 2008 London Season with ‘Into the Light’, a magical light and sound installation at Kew Palace, Surrey. read more

Listen

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Rosie Vachat's Soundbeam Trio

During the filming of her Drake Music Young Artists video, Rosie led an improvising trio with Anya Ustaszewski on flute and Melanie Clifford on piano. Click here to read more

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Ryan Steel's Soundbeam Solo

In rehearsal for the Connecting Across Difference performance 'The Spell' at the V&A Museum of Childhood in London, George Green's pupil Ryan developed a lightning-fast Soundbeam style. Click here to read more

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Vocal Beats

Students at Arnhem Wharf, Beatrice Tate and George Green’s schools in London produced vocal samples for playing with switches, as part of the composition process for 'The Spell'. Click here to read more

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Storm Improvisation

Young people taking part in Connecting Across Difference at the Roundhouse in London developed several narrative pieces through group improvisation, using a variety of instruments and technologies. Click here to read more

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Watch

DMYA

This short film by DM Young Artists gives a glimpse of music produced and performed by five young people who have been taking part in Drake Music's unique Learning & Participation Click here to read more

DMIT - Distant Interiors

Audio-Visual piece by Melanie Clifford, Ailís Ní Ríain & Rebecca Key, in response to DM's online commission 'Drake Music In Translation'. Click here to read more

Drake Music / Sing Up

A short film about the Drake Music / Sing Up accessible singing resources. Click here to read more

Charlotte plays Bach - Cello Suite No. 1, Prelude (abridged)

Charlotte White in 2008 playing Bach - Cello Suite No. 1, Prelude (abridged) Click here to read more

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Profiled Artist: Anya Ustaszewski

Anya Ustaszweski: Composer/Sonic Artist & Musician talks about her work and her life with autism. read more