Music Inclusion: Reimagining Classical Music Through Disability Culture

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On Saturday, May 2, musicians from the Berklee College of Music’s Music Inclusion Ensemble and members of Cambridge Common Voices will join NEC Prep students for a collaborative concert featuring musicians who identify with a disability and/or are allies and advocates for disability identity. The program highlights accessible, genre-flexible repertoire — primarily music by disabled composers and inclusive arrangements designed to welcome varied instrumentation and experience levels.

The program will culminate with an appearance by guest artist and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea, whose collaboration will offer students and audiences a powerful example of disabled artistry at the highest professional level.