” Thank you on behalf of the Riversiders for such a fantastic day, still can’t stop talking about it… awesome! “
“Brilliant. It was only later, when I was at home, that I really became aware that I was listening and hearing differently, I could hear instruments, sounds, musical notes in a way I never had before, and it has never gone away! I’m over 70, and can enjoy music in a deeper way than ever before, thank you, it’s made a real difference.”
VOLUNTEER
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
“Absolutely fantastic, they guys had so much fun being involved and still talk about it, so it had a massive impact.”
CUMBRIA CARE
“MusicLinks put a huge amount of work into making this happen and overcame many hurdles before, during and even after the festival. So thank you, it is this kind of unique experience that makes doing what we do worthwhile.”
MUSIC LEADER
“Quiet, shy ordinary people were drawn into participating and contributing to active, spontaneous, joyful music with musicians and audience adding and formulating new versions of the music, and with smiles and applause all around.”
VOLUNTEER,
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
“Many participants were led to reach their full potential possible in that moment. MusicLinks skill in selecting the creative team meant that what could have been a very chaotic time was in the end very productive.”
DIRECTOR,
FULL OF NOISES (FON)
“Sandgate School (a 3-19 school for students with severe and profound learning needs) has a long history of involvement with Musiclinks, and has participated in many projects over the years. They are always done to a very high standard, utilising excellent musicians who have a real feel for how to get the best out of our children and young people with learning disabilities.”
SANDGATE SCHOO,L
KENDAL
“I’m grateful to MusicLinks for providing such a fantastic example of community music making. As a musician I was captivated by the level of enthusiasm and engagement evoked from all ages and abilities and from the audience. I witnessed a structure that defines the meaning of inclusivity. There were groups of special needs participants who clearly reflected a sense of trust and confidence throughout the festival. I was thrilled at such a fine balance of sensitivity and respect without any hint of them being patronised.”
MUSIC LEADER
“I am keen to support Interactive Ensembles as it’s vital to emphasise the importance to mental health of feeling involved, and the value of learning and achieving manageable goals as a way to improved self-esteem. The permanent archive the project will create could provide a unique and useful tool in future music therapy practice”
HEAD OF MUSIC THERAPY,
ROEHAMPTON NHS
“This is fantastic, unique and innovative project which is at the forefront of collaborative, integrated music making in the 21st Century.I’m honoured to be a part.”
MUSIC ARTISTS
” Thank you on behalf of the Riversiders for such a fantastic day, still can’t stop talking about it… awesome! “
“Brilliant. It was only later, when I was at home, that I really became aware that I was listening and hearing differently, I could hear instruments, sounds, musical notes in a way I never had before, and it has never gone away! I’m over 70, and can enjoy music in a deeper way than ever before, thank you, it’s made a real difference.”
VOLUNTEER
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
“Absolutely fantastic, they guys had so much fun being involved and still talk about it, so it had a massive impact.”
CUMBRIA CARE
“MusicLinks put a huge amount of work into making this happen and overcame many hurdles before, during and even after the festival. So thank you, it is this kind of unique experience that makes doing what we do worthwhile.”
MUSIC LEADER
“Quiet, shy ordinary people were drawn into participating and contributing to active, spontaneous, joyful music with musicians and audience adding and formulating new versions of the music, and with smiles and applause all around.”
VOLUNTEER,
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
“Many participants were led to reach their full potential possible in that moment. MusicLinks skill in selecting the creative team meant that what could have been a very chaotic time was in the end very productive.”
DIRECTOR,
FULL OF NOISES (FON)
“Sandgate School (a 3-19 school for students with severe and profound learning needs) has a long history of involvement with Musiclinks, and has participated in many projects over the years. They are always done to a very high standard, utilising excellent musicians who have a real feel for how to get the best out of our children and young people with learning disabilities.”
SANDGATE SCHOO,L
KENDAL
“I’m grateful to MusicLinks for providing such a fantastic example of community music making. As a musician I was captivated by the level of enthusiasm and engagement evoked from all ages and abilities and from the audience. I witnessed a structure that defines the meaning of inclusivity. There were groups of special needs participants who clearly reflected a sense of trust and confidence throughout the festival. I was thrilled at such a fine balance of sensitivity and respect without any hint of them being patronised.”
MUSIC LEADER