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Connecting communities<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We work with families, children, community groups, students and schools to experiment, create, learn and have fun with music. We want our music to create opportunities for people to come together and celebrate the stories, culture and heritage of Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve met some incredible people and heard inspiring and heart-moving stories and here are just a few of our highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re working with families, living with autism on Anglesey. So often performances, concerts or venues feel alien, unsettling and challenging. The surroundings or the setting excludes them and doesn\u2019t meet the needs of their family. We\u2019re committed to co-creating music and experiences for these families to increase their wellbeing and sense of connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve worked with the Blind Veterans Centre in north Wales. Based in Llandudno they support veterans with training, rehabilitation and respite. A real highlight was a performance of Bugeilio\u2019r Gwenith Gwyn by John Metcalf. The familiar melody was sung by many in the audience. A really uplifting moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve performed in hospitals, schools and worked with organisations such as the Alzheimer\u2019s Society Wales in Aberystwyth sharing chamber music with people, their families and carers who are unable to access concerts in a space where they feel safe and welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve hosted community events, bringing together community groups, choirs, local singers and musicians to take part in a weekend of music making. Our celebration of J.S Bach saw more than 100 people coming together to take part and share in the joy of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n