One-Handed Musical InstrumentsThere is presently no orchestral musical instrument that can be played with one hand. Any deficiency in one hand or arm makes traditional instruments unplayable to any reasonable standard. As a result hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities in the UK, and millions across the world, are excluded from music making.
THE COMPETITION
The OHMI Trust is challenging technologists, inventors, instrument makers, and anyone else who would like to have a go, to design and build one-handed instruments that can emulate any of those used in the classical orchestra. The best will be awarded the world's most prestigious prize for creative technology, a Prix Ars Electronica.
(More information....) WHAT WE DO
OHMI, the One-Handed Musical Instrument Trust, are working to create new instruments that can provide full and undifferentiated participation in musical life; whether at school, in the home, or in a professional ensemble. Our success will have a profound impact not just on individuals but on society's relationship with disability, opening new realms of achievement and possibility.
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Horniman Museum visitA recent visit to the Horniman Museum led to the interesting discovery of a one-handed Trombone built in the 1950s Click here to read more
COMPETITION
Don't forget - the Competition is now open! To submit an entry before JUNE 30, 2013, go to ohmi.aec.at and complete the initial registration form. More details here . There's also some FAQs, Or, if you want to send us a question please contact us
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CollaboratorsThe OHMI Trust is honoured to be supported by Ars Electronica, HemiHelp, Drake Music, The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & The DEC. (Read more...)
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Our Fundraising event on June 9th was a great success and hugely enjoyable. Please take a look at one of our videos made specially for it collaboratively with the Dutch foundation MyBreathMyMusic. The link is also on our Events page.
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PLEASE SEND US A DONATION. Without your help, we can not exist.
You can donate with a credit card by clicking on the button below or by sending a cheque. Full details are on the Donate page. Thank you in advance for your support.
You can donate with a credit card by clicking on the button below or by sending a cheque. Full details are on the Donate page. Thank you in advance for your support.
Charity Number: 1143623
