Caribbean Capers
Issue Date: 20th October 2008
Lisa Keys (L'Estrange & Brett) and Sian Evans (UO) with Mairead & Ricky from Jordanstown School
The Ulster Orchestra has teamed up with L’Estrange & Brett solicitors for a new project for children with hearing and visual impairments from Jordanstown School for the Deaf and Blind.
Forty students aged 7-17 had the chance to explore music and have fun through listening, composing and performing in workshops led by Ulster Orchestra musician Ricky Matson. The workshops provided a welcome opportunity for the children to get together to learn in a fun and focussed environment.
There were all sorts of musical games and creative challenges in two workshop sessions in L’Estrange and Brett’s offices and Jordanstown School culminating in a final concert on 17 October for parents and guests.
Staff from L’Estrange & Brett took time off to participate in the workshops and concert. Partner in the firm, Richard Gray said: “We are delighted to be involved in this imaginative programme. All our staff who have participated have found it rewarding and enjoyable.”
Workshops took place in L’Estrange & Brett’s offices, Belfast, between 10am and 12 noon on 10 October and the concert on 17 October started at 11am and lasted approximately two hours in Jordanstown School for the Deaf and Blind.