Able Orchestra: Get Involved

AO Taster Workshops

The AO Taster Workshops provide an opportunity to have a go at trying accessible digital instruments and making music with others as part of a group. Led by an experienced music artist, participants will be able to explore instruments and unlock their creativity in an inclusive environment.

Click here to find out more about our upcoming AO Taster Workshops.

Ensembles

AO provide FREE regular weekly term time sessions for young people to create, explore and perform music.

Our groups are open to young people aged 11-25 years who have a physical and/or learning disability and/or who are neurodivergent. 

AO North Ensemble: 

Use specialist digital instruments to create and perform original music with others!

When: Wednesdays during term-time, 4:30-6.00pm

Venue: Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ. 

AO South Ensemble: 

Use specialist digital instruments to create and perform original music with others!

When: Mondays during term-time, 4-5:30pm

Venue: Ash Lea School, Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3PA.

AO at TOL:

Explore specialist digital instruments in a professional recording studio environment. Write and record original music alongside others.

When: Thursdays during term-time, 4:30-6pm

Venue: The Old Library, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG

For more information about registering for our Ensembles and AO at TOL, and to discuss access requirements, please contact: 

Megan Dawes: 

Email:  ao@inspireculture.org.uk 

Tel: 01623 644 377

Schools/Community Organisations

Inspire Youth Arts work with schools and community organisations to deliver AO taster sessions and regular digital music sessions during the school day. 

If you are a school/community organisation looking to expand your music provision for SEND students, please contact us to find out more about how we can work together.