Discussion
UK Disability History Month 2016 – a playlist
As UK Disability History Month draws to a close we thought we would share some resources they have produced around the 201 theme of Disability and Language, along with some […]
Tag Archives: Disability
Events
Associate Musicians Disability Equality Training The Trainers Day – 24 October 2016
When people come together and make music barriers to communication and understanding can come tumbling down. We also know that music can transform attitudes and change perspectives. Organisations often need […]
Discussion
Absorbed by Sound: playing things our way
(The following piece is written by Drake Music Associate Tara Baggott, who plays bass guitar in this film) Absorbed by Sound is a group made up of young disabled musicians […]
Showcase
Young DaDa Ensemble soundcheck, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, July 6 2016
Young DaDa Ensemble is a 2-year out-of-school accessible music project for young disabled musicians in Liverpool. It is funded by Youth Music and delivered in partnership by DaDaFest, Drake Music, […]
Resources
Relaunch for our accredited accessible music qualification
Today Drake Music announce the relaunch of their accredited accessible music qualification under a new name: Compose And Perform. Previously known as Introduction To Music the qualification was first launched […]
Discussion
The Kellycaster accessible guitar
A new partnership is announced to further develop the coded accessible Kellycaster guitar
Discussion
Disabled Access Day 2016
Disabled Access Day means a chance to visit somewhere new and give feedback on access.
Discussion
Time-banking as an initiative for supporting disabled artists/musicians
At a Connect & Collaborate London – Drake Music event at Shape Arts in March 2013, my aim was to involve 25 disabled artists/musicians as a focus group to help us to develop possibilities for finding and establishing structures for support for disabled composers, artists and musicians across London.
Showcase
‘Musical Adventures in Manchester’- featuring The Prospectors with Graham Massey
The Prospectors at Band on the Wall Oct 2012. Photo (c) Jessy Garcia
Monday, 24 February 2014
6.45pm
Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ
Admission: FREE
Discussion
Musical Arc’s ‘Equal Sound’ initiative
Musical Arc’s ‘Equal Sound’ initiative enables mainstream school children to make music and create art with disabled people within the childrens’ own classrooms. Sessions are led by Music Arc practitioners […]
