London Symphony Orchestra
LSO Discovery and LSO Connect
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I have been very priviledged to have been working with LSO Discovery since 2016, specifically as an animateur as part of LSO Connect. LSO Connect is a programme of activity with, by and for older Islington residents, offering opportunities for sharing stories and musical exploration in a positive, creative and kind environment.
I have been running an annual multi-disciplinary project at the Claremont Project, an incredible centre based in Islington that runs a rich and varied programme of classes for over 55’s. Over the the years we have created countless new songs, worked with documentary film maker Tim Travers-Hawkins, choreographer Hannah Williams, met on zoom during the pandemic, and in 2024 we premiered an orginal work on the Barbican main stage accompanied by the full London Symphony Orchestra. I feel incredibly honoured towork with such an inspiring, encouraging, brave and creative community - it’s a highlight of my year.
Alongside my work at Claremont, I also deliver other work for LSO Discovery including pre-concert workshops in the Barbican Foyer, music sessions for mothers and babies and the Monday Club - a monthly music workshop for disabled and/or neurodiverse adults, their supporters and carers.
You can read more about the amazing work of the LSO here.
I have been very priviledged to have been working with LSO Discovery since 2016, specifically as an animateur as part of LSO Connect. LSO Connect is a programme of activity with, by and for older Islington residents, offering opportunities for sharing stories and musical exploration in a positive, creative and kind environment.
I have been running an annual multi-disciplinary project at the Claremont Project, an incredible centre based in Islington that runs a rich and varied programme of classes for over 55’s. Over the the years we have created countless new songs, worked with documentary film maker Tim Travers-Hawkins, choreographer Hannah Williams, met on zoom during the pandemic, and in 2024 we premiered an orginal work on the Barbican main stage accompanied by the full London Symphony Orchestra. I feel incredibly honoured towork with such an inspiring, encouraging, brave and creative community - it’s a highlight of my year.
I have been running an annual multi-disciplinary project at the Claremont Project, an incredible centre based in Islington that runs a rich and varied programme of classes for over 55’s. Over the the years we have created countless new songs, worked with documentary film maker Tim Travers-Hawkins, choreographer Hannah Williams, met on zoom during the pandemic, and in 2024 we premiered an orginal work on the Barbican main stage accompanied by the full London Symphony Orchestra. I feel incredibly honoured towork with such an inspiring, encouraging, brave and creative community - it’s a highlight of my year.
Better Eyes, Better Ears - composed by the Claremont Connect Group 2021
Sparks - composed by the Claremont Connect Group 2023
Photo credit: Kevin Leighton