In Just The Tonic so far, we've explored how being involved in an orchestra or a choir does wonders for your mental and physical health.
Results from research studies conducted by universities all over the world highlight the positive effects of being involved in music. It's clear that music-making benefits everyone.
But not everyone has access to the same opportunities, and that's been particularly true of classical music. It has not been a level playing field, particularly for people from ethnically-diverse communities.
In this episode of Just The Tonic, we're looking at diversity and inclusivity. As The People's Orchestra say, 'Music has no prejudice. Music has no limitations. Music is for Everyone.
So, how can classical music be more open to including people from all backgrounds?
Katie finds out when she chats to Bradley Wilson, the new conductor of The People's Orchestra Rusty Orchestra and a player in Chineke!; acclaimed Birmingham-based saxophonist Xhosa Cole; and Chi-chi Nwanoku, founder of Chineke!, Europe's first majority black and minority ethnic orchestra.
Music includes Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Othello Suite performed by Chineke! and a short piece composed specially for Just The Tonic by Xhosa Cole.
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