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Âé¶¹Éç Music Day - Bristol

Highlights of Âé¶¹Éç Music Day in Bristol

Âé¶¹Éç Music Day in Bristol was a truly inclusive event. Set in the foyer of Bristol’s iconic Colston Hall, conductor Charles Hazlewood and members of the world renowned British Paraorchestra performed four original pieces alongside youth and adult choirs from across the West Country. This collaboration included young people with special educational needs and disabilities who performed on custom built instruments using new assistive technology.

The concert included around 200 children from the Bristol Youth Choir and members of the OpenUp Music Orchestra. The entire event showcased a celebration of accessible music, performed and enjoyed by all, regardless of age, background or disability.

Line-up

Over 200 performers took to the stage including:

• Charles Hazlewood and members of the British Paraorchestra
• Victoria Oruwari
• The Bristol Youth Choir - conducted by David Ogden
• The City of Bristol Choir
• Members of the OpenUp Music Orchestra
• Elmfield School for the Deaf & Westbury-on-Trym CofE Academy Signing Buddies
• Larkrise Special School

Catch up

The concert was broadcast on , , , and .

showcased highlights of Âé¶¹Éç Music Day events from across the country including a performance from Colston Hall.

broadcasted highlights of the event.

The programme was also be multicast on three community radio stations in the West Country: , and .

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Âé¶¹Éç Music Day: Members of OpenUp Youth Orchestra and Paraorchestra perform 'The Songs you learn by Heart'

Live from Colston Hall, with an introduction from musicians Chris and Bradley

Meet Steph West

Meet Steph West - British Paraorchestra Harpist

Âé¶¹Éç Music Day - Meet Steph West, British Paraorchestra Harpist

Meet Charlotte White

Meet Charlotte White - British Paraorchestra iPad artist

Âé¶¹Éç Music Day - Meet Charlotte White, who plays iPad in the British Paraorchestra.

Meet Tom Doughty

Meet Tom Doughty - British Paraorchestra Guitarist

Meet Tom Doughty, a guitarist playing with The British Paraorchestra for ‪#‎Âé¶¹ÉçMusicDay‬.

Meet Lloyd Coleman

Meet Lloyd Coleman - British Paraorchestra Clarinet Player

Meet Lloyd Coleman, who will play with the British Paraorchestra for #Âé¶¹ÉçMusicDay.