![]() He has been working with Clarion players, composers and professional orchestras to see what sound is currently missing from traditional orchestras.īarry says: "The big picture is that if the Clarion has its own sound, composers can write pieces of music that require Clarions, then orchestras will want to play it and that creates employment."Ĭurrently, Arts Council England says just 1.8% of professional musicians are disabled compared to the number of disabled UK workers which stands at 19%.īut this month, after discussions on how to legitimise the Clarion as a serious instrument, it has taken another step forward towards the professional sector. LISTEN: You can hear what the Clarion sounds like and hear more from Alessandro and Barry on the latest episode of Access All.Īnd find out more about adaptive instruments on Radio 3's Music Matters. "It's an instrument that's in search of its own voice," Barry says, knowing that finding its individuality in a room full of sounds will give it longevity as an instrument. "You can hear any mistakes."īarry is behind Open Up Music which runs 60 inclusive orchestras across the country as well as the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) "for young musicians who could feasibly have a career in music, if there were no barriers in the way".Īlessandro plays in NOYO and the software enables his clarion to blend in with the different orchestral sections and mimic them, but players want more. It might be pre-programmed, but the Clarion is played in real time with the "same sense of jeopardy that you get with a conventional musical instrument," Barry says. The bottom of a block might be quiet, the top loud and individuals can add vibrato and other flourishes as they go, requiring skill and practice. Rather than using traditional music scores, players create their own visual representation, building up music in blocks with added nuance. "I enjoy playing great music with others," Alessandro says. He is considered one of the best Clarion players and has already performed at London's Barbican and with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.Barry Farrimond-Chuong showing off the ClarionĪllessandro uses head movement to control a wireless pointing device. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. ![]() Questions or Comments: Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. ![]() eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices.Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. ![]() From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos - the Clarion Ledger app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. ![]()
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