Deaf children in Lanarkshire have been given the chance to experience music through an interactive session.
Organised by Ignite Arts Glasgow, the session was held at the Lanarkshire Deaf Hub and aimed to introduce children to musical expression through sound and British Sign Language (BSL).
It was made possible by a Community Grant from the National Deaf Children’s Society, which supports deaf children across the UK.
Ailie Robertson, trustee of Ignite Arts Glasgow, said: “What a lovely day we had.
“The children really enjoyed playing the instruments and made loads of noise.
“The event gave them the chance to think about all the different ways to experience music – not just with our ears, but with our whole bodies.
“And it was so great to see the parents chatting, bonding and gaining strength from each other’s company.”
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Around a dozen children and their families attended the event, which encouraged them to “blow, strum, bang and rattle” a range of instruments.
Parents also had the chance to connect with others facing similar experiences.
The event was part of a wider programme of musical activities delivered by Ignite Arts Glasgow for deaf children and families across the region.
The fourth and final session in the series will take place on March 7.
Ailie said: “Thanks to the Community Grant from the National Deaf Children’s Society, we’ve been able to support deaf children’s access to music education and create a better understanding of British Sign Language as a means of self-expression.
“I think it’s great that they’re helping us find local solutions to local problems.”
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Ignite Arts Glasgow is one of more than 50 organisations across the UK to have received support through the Community Grants Programme.
Angela Calder, from the Community Grants team at the National Deaf Children’s Society, praised the impact of the scheme.
She said: “We’ve been bowled over by the incredible response to our Community Grants Programme.
“We launched it because we know very well that community-based organisations – just like Ignite Arts Glasgow – are best placed by far to know what support deaf children need within their own communities and how to deliver it.
“With our financial support, coupled with our knowledge and know-how, we’re confident that we can empower local groups to make lasting improvements to the lives of deaf children and their families in communities up and down the UK.”
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