Who We Are
Powered by Manchester Camerata, the Music in Mind programme supports people living with dementia and their carers as part of the UK's first Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia.
A programme underpinned by over 10 years of research and evidence.
Music in Mind is the creation of Manchester Camerata with research partner The University of Manchester. Together, with the exceptional skills of Camerata’s musicians and associated music therapists, Music in Mind was devised from the foundations of some of the world’s leading dementia experts and their research.
Even today we continue to examine and adapt the programme based on continuing research and the input and feedback of our own Music Champions and those they are caring for.
Bringing Music in Mind to a nationwide audience and beyond.
Manchester Camerata is a Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia, aiming to bring Music in Mind to communities across Manchester, the UK and international locations. Our Music Champions programme is designed to sustainably share Music in Mind with the widest possible audience.
Music in Mind is designed to flex to different environments for people at all stages of dementia. Inclusivity and accessibility are a priority, and Music Champions can tailor their delivery to the needs and interests of their community, including for specific languages and cultures.
A growing network of dedicated partners and supporters.
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the organisations who continue to partner with us and support our work. Through their continued support we are not only able to help deliver moments of connection, joy and true expression to more people living with dementia than ever before, but we can also provide enhanced support and training to our own Music Champions.
Together we can continue to make a difference in dementia and deliver life-changing support and care through the power of music.
We continue to be inspired by the amazing people that we meet through this programme, from those living with dementia to their families, friends and carers.
Our ethos is to support the carer as much as the person with dementia, using our music sessions to help both find new ways to communicate, enjoy true expression and create ‘in the moment’ experiences that they can share.
Our training has been designed to generate confidence as well as valuable and transferable new skills for carers, providing them with a network and community in which they can share their own experiences. Their enthusiasm, determination and feedback continues to help us reach new partners and communities.
Giles Wilmore
Director of Community
Manchester Camerata/Music in Mind
Bob Riley
Chief Executive
Manchester Camerata
Jill Taylor
Partnerships Manager
Manchester Camerata/Music in Mind
Jackie Parkes
Project Manager
Manchester Camerata/Music in Mind
Amina Hussain
Principal Flute and Resident Music Therapist
Manchester Camerata
Brigitte Schwarting
Lead Music Therapist
Manchester Camerata
Holly Randhawa
Project Manager
Manchester Camerata/Music in Mind
Become a Music Champion
If you would like the Music Champion programme in your residential care or community group, following the link below to get in touch and provide us with some further details. No prior music experience is required, just the desire to help and support those with dementia in your care.
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If you’d like to keep up to date with the latest from Music in Mind, use the link below to join our mailing list. Keep an eye on your inbox for news, events, important updates and inspiring stories from our Music Champions.
