Ethan Ward Quiet Concerts: Timorous Beasties: Tony George & Victoria Lopez

Join us for this month's quiet concert featuring music by Tony George & Victoria Lopez on the serpent, ophicleide, bass horn & bassoon.

We have thought about some of the sensory issues that can keep people away from many events and made some small but important adjustments.

What we will do differently includes:

• Asking audiences for quiet applause, such as only using 2 fingers from each hand, patting the leg, or using the BSL sign for applause

• Keeping the concert to one hour in length and having breaks between pieces every 10 minutes so that you can move around, wriggle or chat quietly for a few minutes

• Keeping light levels low

• Using rugs, cushions and benches as well as chairs so that you can sit how you prefer

• Keeping numbers down to avoid crowding

• Choosing relatively quiet instruments from the University’s world-famous Musical Instrument Collection and not using electric amplification

• Scheduling in the afternoon so you don’t have to travel home in the dark or when the streets are too busy

• Providing a space in the Laigh Hall to escape to if you need it

• The musicians who will be performing are all highly skilled, so you will experience top-quality music making.

If this appeals to you, why not come along?

Consultant and Autist in Residence: Lucy Whitehead

Host or Publisher St Cecilia's Hall, The University of Edinburgh