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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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10 Comments


jr2408jack
3 days ago

This is such an inspiring initiative! It’s amazing to see technology like the Soundbeam making music accessible to every student, regardless of age or ability. I love how it encourages creativity, movement, and self-expression all at once—truly a game-changer for inclusive music education.

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Hats off to Pitcheroak and everyone involved in bringing this project to life—here’s to many more musical discoveries and happy, expressive students

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Feb 06

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