Think about what you will do if someone falls ill<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nThis was indeed, an ambitious undertaking for the Paraorchestra. We did encounter some challenges, but patience, good humour and generosity were qualities shown by everyone involved, and helped us through. Reflections on the tour from the musicians say it more powerfully than anything else. Here are a few of their comments on our return to London:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘An inspiring, challenging and creative experience! For me personally, I feel that I have benefited from being a part of this adventure, in that I have grown musically by being part of, and working with such an eclectic group of great musicians. The memories and influences will endure.’<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The Qatar trip was even more special for me, because of my Arabic origin. I was very happy to know that everyone loved our performance and understood the message that we were trying to communicate about disabled musicians.’<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nZiad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘I have never been offered an experience which allowed me to flourish as a person and musician, breaking all perceived limitations previously set by myself and others. I cannot get over the opportunities offered to us, and consider it a privilege that will never be beaten! To play with musicians who really engage with the music and each other, to make friends and travel on this amazing adventure has left me feeling hugely humbled, and musically charged!’<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAmelia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The Paraorchestra brings together a special group of people. I’m reminded of that every time I turn up for a project.’<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMatt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘It’s a privilege to be a member of such an orchestra and a joy, finally, to be working as a professional musician with other professional musicians in an orchestral genre on equal terms.’<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nKate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah Hickson<\/strong> is an arts consultant, producer and project manager. She brings a wealth of experience in the arts to her role as Producer with The British Paraorchestra, with whom she has worked since its creation in 2012. Although her career began in music, she has since worked in many different artforms, including theatre, contemporary dance, music of all genres, opera, literature and the visual arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn independent consultant since 2010, she works with individuals and organisations on strategic planning and professional development, and is engaged to develop specific projects and research co-producing and international partnership opportunities. Clients have included Aldeburgh Music, Southbank Centre, LIFT, Aga Khan Development Network, London 2012 Festival, Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, Lille Opera, Les Arts Florissants, Stavanger Konserthus and Norfolk and Norwich Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah has held posts with major cultural institutions including Southbank Centre (Executive Producer), English National Opera (Contemporary Arts Producer) and the British Council Paris (Head of Arts). She has worked as a producer with artists such as choreographer Michael Clark, composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and writer Caryl Phillips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah is also an accomplished photographer, working in the arts, travel and social documentary fields. Since autumn 2009, she has made extensive trips to Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Morocco and India, where she has been engaged as a photographer on a range of artistic and documentary assignments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":296,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","tags":[],"theme":[86],"artform":[23],"country":[88,70],"resource":[52],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
British Paraorchestra's guide to stress-free touring - Disability Arts International<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n