Entrants to the One-Handed Musical Instrument Competition are tasked with the development of an instrument that can be played (i) without the use of one hand and arm and (ii) that is capable of fully and accurately emulating a traditional orchestral instrument. 

The  challenge should not be underestimated. It is a very tall  order to replicate the subtlety and complexity of an orchestral wind or string instrument. Of necessity, there will be a combination of delicate and subtle physical actions with, we expect, electronic, programmable hardware and  complex software. We are planning that the winning instrument(s) will give public performances in Linz with the Bruckner Orchestra and in Britain with a UK orchestra (discussions are in progress). We hope that the UK  performance will
be broadcast nationally.

Read the rules of The OHMI Competition 


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Find out about the OHMI competition launch

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