Updates
DM in Japan
This March some of the Drake Music team are heading to Japan for our second visit, hosted by the British Council and Kawasaki City Council. In 2018 we were invited […]
Tag Archives: research and development
Updates
Making instruments in the classroom
Dream up & build new instruments in the classroom? Why not! Read about our project with Kent Music to take R&D into schools.
Discussion
Guest Post: Hannah’s intro to the AirHarp
Join Hannah on her musical journey, where you’ll encounter the AirHarp and find out what has inspired Hannah’s first composition.
Events
Discussion
James Rose and BSO Resound at the BBC Proms 2018
Last Sunday, James Rose made his debut as a conductor at the BBC Proms. A group of nine of us went along from Drake Music – some of the staff team and our friends.
Updates
The Rose Conducting Baton – update released for BBC Proms
We are excited to announce the release of a new update to James Rose’s conducting baton, which will make its debut at the BBC Proms on 27th August 2018. Version […]
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DMLab, Music Tech Fest and OHMI events
September is a busy time for the Drake Music R&D programme, with three events coming up showcasing various projects to build new accessible musical instruments. 8th September 2018 – OHMI […]
Discussion
Instrument development in schools: a portable switch box
We’re now in the final term of the Rhapsody in Ealing/Exchanging Notes project at Belvue School, and things are hotting up. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been working with […]
Updates
International work in Amsterdam
The UK is a leading force in accessible music-making and, as such, Drake Music are often invited to share our learning with arts and music organisations internationally. As well as […]
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Announcing a new consortium to open up access to music
We are delighted to announce that we are collaborating with Creative United, OHMI and OpenUp Music to help tackle the crisis in music education. Together we are calling on the […]
