Able Orchestra Partners

Able Orchestra work with a wide range of partners locally, regionally and nationally to support and steer the project. 

Our partners include educational and community settings, music hubs, artists, technology and inclusion specialists. You can read more about who our partners are below:

Captivate is a Local Cultural Education Partnership. They are the creative home for children and young people, schools, teachers and cultural enablers across Nottinghamshire to access high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

Digit Music created the CMPSR (kom-poh-zah) instrument and app which is used across the AO project. CMPSR is a powerful, expressive MIDI instrument that places every sound at your fingertips.

Dyskinetic is part one-man band, part contemporary art project, part Disability inclusion strategy. Led by Disabled artist Kris Halpin, Dyskinetic explores and amplifies the intersection between Music & Disability.

    AO are proud to have a long-standing partnership with Fountaindale School, where regular digital music sessions are delivered for students.

    AO are proud to have a long-standing partnership with Music Hubs East Midlands (MEHEM), suporting the Uprising project and inclusive music development.

    Nottinghamshire Music Hub: AO are supported by the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Music Hub, led by Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries.

    AO are supported by Orchestras Live, a national producer creating inspiring orchestral experiences for communities across England. 

    Portland Charity: AO are proud to have a long-standing partnership with Portland College, who offer use of their Newstart Theatre facility for the regular North Ensemble. Regular digital music sessions are also delivered to Portland College learners. 

    AO are proud to have a long-standing partnership with Urban Projections, who have led the AO digital creation across multiple projects.

    Get in touch

    If you're interested in partnering with us or learning more about AO opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or any questions, please contact:

    Megan Dawes, Creative Producer 

    Tel: 07768023181

    Email: ao@inspireculture.org.uk