Music For All: Melodic Memories

We believe that no one should miss out on the transformative power of music.

Melodic Memories is a programme of musical activities tailored for people living with dementia and their carers, run by experienced professionals who meet the needs of participants skilfully and kindly. Our relaxed performances slightly modify the performance environment to make people feel at ease to enjoy the show without worrying about the potentially difficult formalities of concert-going.

Any amount of money you feel able to give to support this vital programme of work is hugely appreciated. Help us to deliver life-changing outcomes for our participants, their carers, and their loved ones, and donate today!

Music for All: Melodic Memories

Help us to deliver life-changing outcomes for our participants, their carers, and their loved ones. To donate over the phone or pay by BACS call the Development team on 0113 223 3553.

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Too often, people miss out on musical experiences due to a lack of accessibility awareness. Despite the observable benefits of live music for people with additional sensory needs, such as adults with dementia and people with learning disabilities, these groups are rarely given the opportunity to engage with music in a way that meets their needs.

We currently run three Melodic Memories sessions a season, with around 20 attendees at each one, and the content of the workshops is always tailored to Opera North’s current productions to give participants the chance to experience the magic of the music close up.

Make a donation today and support us to give everyone the opportunity to experience transformative live music in a way that best suits them.

What your support could enable...

£10 could provide the tea and biscuits that give a Melodic Memories session that invaluable sense of connection and community.

£50 prints all the music and lyric sheets for a term of Melodic Memories.

£100 brings in a professional member of the Orchestra of Opera North to deliver an interactive session.

£150 could allow for a specialised pianist to brighten up a Melodic Memories session with expert improvisational accompaniment.

£500 provides a highly-skilled vocal animateur to plan and deliver a set of musical workshops tailored to people living with dementia.

A Melodic Memories Opera North gathering.

“It’s the best dementia group we come to. Everything about it is wonderful. We particularly enjoy the singing – and the biscuits! We can’t wait for more.” – Melodic Memories participant

Each season, we also have a relaxed performance of one of our productions, our most recent being a performance of The Marriage of Figaro on the 18 February. One of the attendees gave this feedback on the performance…

‘We loved the welcoming atmosphere that your staff and performers created for the relaxed performance.’ – Relaxed performance audience member

Get in touch

For more information, or to donate by phone, please contact development@operanorth.co.uk or call 0113 223 3553.

Supported by

A list of In Harmony supporters: Principle Partner University of Leeds, The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation and Leeds City Council.

A list of In Harmony supporters: Founded by UK Government and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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Music For All: Melodic Memories