Special Occasions music workshops and concerts encourage adults and children with special needs to

• overcome barriers

• build confidence

• express themselves

• interact with one another

• share experiences

• create something new

• and above all - have a really good time! 

Luan offers

• a fascinating introduction to the clarinet

• demonstrations on instruments of different sizes

• a wide range of repertoire (classical/jazz/popular/tv themes)

• pre-recorded accompaniments (piano/orchestra/big band)     

• audience participation (percussion/voice/movement)

• links with the National Curriculum

• performing, composing, listening, appraising 

• games to promote mental and physical awareness

• one-to-one or group sessions  

• a ‘one-off’ or a series of sessions 

• hour long, half or full day sessions

• activity cards or worksheets for follow-up work

Repertoire includes

• original works and arrangements of popular classics (including opera and ballet)

• jazz and dance band numbers

• traditional folk songs

• Old Time Music Hall and wartime favourites

• children’s TV and film themes

• nursery rhyme and songs

• …and requests of course!

For schools, sessions may be split between 2 or more classes/year groups upon request.  Teachers, please ask if you would like the sessions to focus on a particular topic or theme. It’s often fun to work towards a ‘final’ performance, possibly to the rest of the school at the end of the day!  I am happy to perform to the whole school in assembly if that suits your particular requirements.