Open Harmony

About Open Harmony

Open Harmony is a community-led charitable organisation covering the whole of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. The main aim is to bring adults (aged 18 to 118) together of all abilities and backgrounds, through the love of music. We're inclusive and all are welcome. It's a friendly, fun and safe environment. We empower people: our vibrant, creative and comfortable environment enables and encourages our members to thrive and grow. We adapt to the needs and strengths of all. We transform lives: "I feel like I'm living again", said Jan, after joining the Open Harmony community. What makes us unique? Together, these three elements make us unique: 1. We are locally rooted and community-led We are for all adults, all abilities, any music – everyone has music in common and it makes them feel part of something. At Open Harmony, you can go from a group member to leading the group to chairing the Committee meetings if you choose 2. Holistic approach Music supports the whole person – emotionally (wellbeing), socially (confidence and social skills), physically (there are well-documented physical benefits of music), and spiritually (transcendent experience, feeling connectedness and oneness with life, nature, other people) 3. Hybrid, flexible service Our services are delivered online, in person, and both together, to meet the accessibility needs of each person and maximise inclusion Who we help The Open Harmony community supports people not served by other organisations: those worst affected by the cost-of-living crisis (and the covid pandemic), living in areas of deprivation, and dealing with mental & physical health issues and the negative effects of isolation, loneliness and discrimination. Our work has already begun with 50 community members living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

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