Creating Inclusive Music Ensembles/Groups in SEND Schools

Every young person should have the chance to be in a band or orchestra, including those in special schools, alternative provision, and mainstream settings.

In this 45-minute webinar, Digit Music shares practical models, tools, and resources to set up and sustain inclusive ensembles/orchestras across your area.

In this free 45-minute webinar, Digit Music shows you how to set up and run an inclusive school ensemble before Christmas.

We’ll connect real classroom examples and our work with Able Orchestra, BBC Ten Pieces, and Youth Music to current thinking on EDI and accessible instruments

What you’ll discover

• The building-block approach: how to start with 1-to-1 workshops, grow into small groups, and build a full school ensemble.
• Inside the Inclsuive Ensemble Pack for schools: adaptive instruments, the Swipe app, Composer (CMPSR) joystick controllers, modern repertoire, and schemes of work.
• Hands-on demo: try the free Swipe web app (no downloads or installs) and play a short Arrownotes activity live.
• Christmas ideas: preview the Arrownotes Christmas Song Book - free for all attendees.
• Community & training: how to join a growing network of SEND schools sharing inclusive music practice.

Who it’s for

• SENCOs, Music Leads, Classroom Teachers
• Headteachers/SLT exploring accessible, sustainable provision
• Support staff, therapists, hub partners looking for practical tools

What you’ll leave with

A clear roadmap to create an inclusive ensemble in your own school
✅ Free access to the Arrownotes Christmas Song Book
✅ A link to the browser-based Swipe app to explore with your students
✅ Continued support and training resources from the Digit Music team

About Digit Music

Digit Music is an award-winning UK MusicEdTech company pioneering inclusive music through adaptive technology.

Our mission is simple: to bring music to every school and every student.

We work with schools across the UK, alongside BBC Ten Pieces and Youth Music, to help every learner make music with confidence. Our tools include the Composer (CMPSR) joystick controller, the Swipe app, and Arrownotes accessible notation and resources.