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³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Music Day - Bristol

Highlights of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Music Day in Bristol

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 .

Social media

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Meet Tom Doughty

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Meet Lloyd Coleman

Meet Lloyd Coleman - British Paraorchestra Clarinet Player

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