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Able Orchestra: Get Involved

Explore Able Orchestra (AO) opportunities below:

A male music tutor sharing a digital tablet with two young boys, who are smiling and engaged as they look at the screen together.

If you are a disabled young person, parent or carer, contact us to try one of our groups (ensembles). You can see the locations listed below. All activity is FREE and financial support with transport is available.

AO North Ensemble: 

Use specialist digital instruments to create and perform original music with others! No experience neccessary. AO North Ensemble is a safe space where you can express yourself creatively.

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!  No experience neccessary. AO South Ensemble is a safe space where you can express yourself creatively.

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

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

For more information and to discuss access requirements, please contact: 

Megan Dawes: 

Email:  ao@inspireculture.org.uk 

Tel: 01623 644 377


Booking for AO South is available via email/phone or Eventbrite: Able Orchestra South Ensemble | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

COMING SOON: AO Newark

Kindly funded by the Newark Pride in Place Programme. Contact us for more details about start dates and location!

We also have FREE tasters to offer to schools/community settings in the Newark area.


Our groups are open to young people, aged 11-25*, across Nottinghamshire, who identify as:

  • physically and/or learning disabled
  • neurodivergent
  • D/deaf
  • Blind
  • Hearing and/or sight impaired
  • Living with a long term health and/or mental health condition

*Young people are welcome to join in the academic year (September-August) that they turn 25. They may stay until the end of the academic year.

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.