Disabled young musicians aged between 10 and 19 are being given the opportunity to play in ensembles alongside their able-bodied peers at RBC. In a pioneering partnership between the conservatoire and The OHMI Trust charity, the project places young musicians with an upper-limb weakness, difference or absence in ensembles comprising future music teachers.
The project started as a trial in January 2024, with the aim of creating an environment where disabled individuals could join established ensembles, playing adapted instruments or enabling equipment.
Participants receive 10 rehearsal sessions over the course of the year, in blocks or spread over a number of months. Playing in trios, quartets or larger groups, they have the opportunity to perform at venues such as Symphony Hall, Birmingham, gaining valuable experience and bringing the project and potential for adapted musical instruments to the attention of concert audiences.
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