Open Sounds
Open Doors is happy to be working with soundLINCS to deliver the Open Sounds project across the district.
Open Sounds offers opportunities for creating music with young people with special educational needs (SEND) and disabilities and their families. From drumming to singing, music productions, song writing and soundscapes.
For more information call soundLINCS on 01522 510073 or email info@soundlincs.org
NeuroDiversion Music Video
Open Doors - REACH Open Sounds Group Original Music Video produced by NeuroDiversion, a group formed at the Autism Support Group.
soundSYNC
Over February half-term, soundLINCS facilitated a series of workshops; soundSYNC. These were part of their partnership with Open Doors.
Participants had the opportunity to unlock their creativity and create a piece of music, which was inspired by music for movies and films!
Music for action to music for reflection, using instruments, the voice, iPads, or found sounds. Participants experimented with different types of music to create their own masterpiece, which will be used in the Open Doors Family Arts Festival.
The workshop was a fantastic success and the music created was brilliant, we can't wait to share it with you.
Open Sounds Partnerships
Newark Orchard School
From music technology to singing sessions, young people had the exciting opportunity to create and produce their own music tracks. On top of this, the wonderful opportunity to complete multiple Discover Arts Awards!
“I always feel very welcomed.”
Autism Support Group
Open Sounds is working with the Autism Support Group at Charles Street Methodist Church to provide young people with Autism the opportunity to play and get creative!
“A highlight of these workshops for me was seeing my child being able to experience playing instruments for the first time.”
REACH
For the 25th Anniversary of REACH Newark, a charity that supports people with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire, Open Sounds provided 12 whole weeks of creativity and fun with music making workshops. The first 6 weekly sessions focused on music technology enabling the following 6 weekly sessions to focus on creating a 25th Anniversary song that will be performed and recorded.
“The group works really well with some fantastic skills development being demonstrated. Everyone seems to really enjoy the workshops and are always very eager each week.
Ayrshire House
From drums to singing, to having fun with egg shakers, this group really enjoyed their music sessions. After only a couple of sessions, this group were already eager to have a go at creating solo’s and duets.
“It’s great to be able to join in with instruments, if you’re not wanting to sing.”
Mencap Newark
This group for adults aged 18-25 years with learning disabilities are getting to experience the excitement of soundLINCS Music Workshops. We’re really looking forward to seeing what this group creates!
Mencap Gateway
This lively group come together and have a fantastic time creating music. Making music with drums, hand-held percussion and singing, everyone gets enthusiastic about these fun sessions.
“The engagement with the large group was very good. Everyone was included.”
Hear the recorded content at our Open Doors Family Arts Festival, Easter 2024. More information to come soon!