Drake Music Scotland

Background

Drake Music Scotland creates opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities to participate actively in music-making.

Using a range of innovative music technologies, it works with partners throughout Scotland in the arts, education and community sectors.  It support those who have difficulty accessing music through conventional instruments to learn, play, compose and perform music as independently as possible and on an equal footing with other musicians.

New Premises

Drake Scotland recently opened its new premises at SPACE, a redeveloped old primary school in the heart of Craigmillar SPACE. The building already houses a gallery and theatre, complemented by the new and fully accessible music facilities which include a soundproofed music studio and training space.

The move was funded through a grant from the National Lottery through the Scottish Arts Council and partnership funding from several other sources. 

Advertising

An Edinburgh taxi firm and three of its drivers have sponsored a newly designed ‘superside’ advertisement which will raise awareness of Drake Scotland around the city during the year.

A series of special concerts and exciting projects are planned, in partnership with several organisations including the Education Department of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Lung Ha’s Theatre Company

For further information, please email Drake Music Scotland or write to them at Drake Music Scotland, SPACE, 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh EH16 4NS. You can also telephone on 0131 659 4766 or visit the Drake Music Scotland website. To find out more about SPACE, please read our feature on SPACE - Craigmillar Social Enterprise and Arts Centre.