Pilot orchestra for asylum seekers and refugees strikes the right chord

Dovetail Orchestra exists to provide a welcoming space for asylum-seekers and refugees, building connections through music and supporting musical learning on a regular weekly basis.

THURSDAYS – 10am – 11:30am: Music Making, 11:30am – 12pm coffee and chat.

EGLWYS DEWI SANT, St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 3DD

Everybody from the asylum-seeking and refugee communities in Cardiff and nearby are welcome to join. No musical experience is needed, and all styles of music are welcome, whether you play or sing. Our task is to create new pieces and songs out of what each participant brings to the group.

Helen Woods will be leading the workshops, supported by a group a group of friendly musicians to support everyone’s musical journey.

“Helen Woods is a composer, music animateur, musical director and performer. Compositions include OUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE (from the words of Greta Thunberg) and WATER commissioned for the Vale of Glamorgan Festival. Helen was one of the original performers of The Sky in A Room, an art installation created by Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson. She is also musical director of Cardiff Gamelan and works with English National Ballet/National Dance Company Wales as a musician on the Dance for Parkinson’s programme.”

To register your interest, please email Dovetail on Cardiff@dovetailorchestra.org.uk, telling us a bit about yourself and any music you enjoy.

*Bus travel to the Church can be paid for if needed, just speak to the team about it when you arrive.