Digital Orchestra: Youth

Our Digital Orchestra: Youth programme launched in 2023, create communities and ensembles of secondary and transitioning age disabled young people in four areas of Scotland:

• North East in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire – Based at Mackie Academy, Stonehaven
• Central in Dundee/Angus – Based at Kingspark School, Dundee
• Edinburgh in Edinburgh – Based at Castlebrae School, Edinburgh
• West in Inverclyde and Glasgow – launching 2024

The social aspect of Digital Orchestra: Youth is as essential as the skills and music making especially at a crucial point in the development of the young person as they transition from a fully supported school environment to independence, as they grow into young adults.

Digital Orchestra: Youth is a safe and familiar environment for continued creative musical experiences alongside their peers contrasting to the unfamiliar scenarios of adult life.

We are creating communities in Scotland that would otherwise not exist and providing regular music opportunities for young people to have a sense of belonging and form meaningful long-term relationships whilst working closely with the young people directly, families and support teams for a disabled-learner led approach.

For more information, or to get involved with Digital Orchestra: Youth, please get in touch with us at digitalorchestrayouth@drakemusicscotland.org