


Music of Life is a national charity that empowers disabled children and young people through high-quality music-making.
We run choirs, classroom music sessions and instrument lessons that help students build confidence, improve their wellbeing, develop social skills, and gain qualifications. For over 20 years, our tailored programmes have helped young people unlock their potential and take steps toward brighter futures.

Get a glimpse of some of the work we do each week in schools across the country: the smiles, the dancing, the laughter, and the joy that spreads through every session. It’s truly contagious!
A 42-second film showing Music of Life sessions in schools, set to upbeat instrumental music, with children singing towards the end.
The film opens in a large hall filled with students and staff, then moves through a series of short clips of children taking part in music sessions — playing instruments, singing and performing together.
Between the clips, full-screen cards appear in Music of Life purple with white text reading, in turn: Every week. Every choir. Every young person. Can achieve something. We engage.
The film closes with children singing together.
Music has a calming and uplifting effect on Hugh, helping him feel more confident, engaged, and able to express himself. Through Music of Life sessions and at home, he shows a clear love of music, using it to connect with others and communicate in a way that feels natural to him.
Through our Choirs in Special Schools programme, Isla Rose has grown in confidence, self-expression, and communication, using her love of music as a joyful creative outlet. The programme has helped her thrive both on and off the stage, giving her a space where she can truly be herself.
Barney, a young percussionist with special needs, grew up through Music of Life sessions at his school and became a valued band member. Today, supported by his family and our team, he’s on a work-experience placement with us, performing proudly with our Midlands choirs.
Abigail is becoming more confident and comfortable, now greeting others verbally each week and showing early signs of following structure within lessons.
music opportunities for disabled children
children supported across the country
performances held in schools and concerts
