Vibing with the students of Pitcheroak
- Carley Swalwell
- Sep 10, 2025
- 1 min read
We've recently had the pleasure of working with Pitcheroak School in Redditch. We provided funding for a Soundbeam, a multi award-winning, 'touch-free' assistive music device that turns physical movements into sounds and music. The Soundbeam translates physical gestures into musical note which enables people of all abilities to create music and have a meaningful, expressive musical experience.
KS3 teacher Miss Hopkins has said, "the Soundbeam has been very well used! The equipment is so versatile meaning all of our students, no matter what age or ability, can access and make music with independence through movement. There is still so much of it we are yet to explore!"
This Soundbeam will enhance music lessons by promoting communication and expression. We hope all the wonderful students of Pitcheroak keep enjoying the music!!
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What a wonderful piece — it’s really inspiring to see how engaged and enthusiastic the students at Pitcheroak are! The way you capture their energy and creativity makes it clear how much effort and support goes into making learning fun and meaningful. As someone who often juggles different projects and resources, from creative challenges to finding SolidWorks Assignment Help for technical work, posts like this are a great reminder of how much impact good teaching and community spirit can have. Thanks for sharing