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A charity based in Watford that creates music experiences with learning disabled people is to launch a ground-breaking education initiative for…

MUSICIANS have been urged to join a public performance today after three pianos were set up in the streets around Watford.

Do you want to learn to be a drummer from Rob Rolfe of Enter Shikari and Steve Rodford from The Zombies?

A charity that uses the power of music to enhance the lives of learning disabled people has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Volunteer groups in Hertfordshire have been honoured with the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK, The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Disabled musicians will have a new chance to explore the power of music after a charity opened a shop and studio.

Katy Prosser, Tom Billington and Gavin Kennedy at the Cassiobury Park bandstand. Picture: Sue Lacey A charity that enriches the lives of disabled performers through music has again demonstrated what is possible by bringing together more than 150 performers from across the country to make an album entirely remotely. When lockdown was announced Electric Umbrella immediately launched daily online music shows and sessions to provide connection and entertainment for the learning disabled communi...

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