In this section you can explore how different people are making use of the Apollo Ensemble in a variety of settings. From music therapy to music performance; sensory rooms to interactive exhibitions, we'll be talking to users to get their ideas on how best to use the equipment as well as suggestions for the kit you'll need.

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Artforms & YAMSEN, West Park Centre, Leeds

Music, performance, lighting, special needs

“It’s great that you can configure it so fast - I haven’t seen anything else that does it as easily - it’s really liberating!”

Artforms Apollo Ensemble kit case image The Gordon Parry Centre in Leeds describe how they are using the Apollo Ensemble in both fixed and portable setups for accessible music opportunities. The centre works with a range of children and adults with special needs.

Find out more about the Gordon Parry Centre ...

Accessible Arts & Media, York

Music, lighting, special needs, portable

“Having the ability to quickly address different senses means you can reach people at different levels.”

Accessible Arts & Media Sensory Drop-In sessions provide a way for people with learning difficulties and disabilities, along with their support workers, to have fun with music and multisensory activities.

Learn more about the Sensory Drop-In sessions ...

The Dales School, Morton on Swale, North Yorkshire

Music, lighting, special needs

"...pupils who wouldn’t be able to vocalise or use traditional acoustic instruments can participate in whole music sessions using Ensemble."

The Dales School caters for pupils with profound, multiple and/or severe learning difficulties aged 2 - 19. It has a large activity hall with a lighting rig, video projection and sound, all controlled by the Apollo Ensemble. Music specialist Mike Sissions discusses how he uses the Ensemble to work with children across the curriculum.

See how the Dales School use the Ensemble...

Department of Electronics, the University of York

Teaching, sound, interactivity, creativity

“...what the Ensemble system has is an array of different sensors so you can suit the sensor to what it is you’re trying to achieve.”

The Ensemble system has been embraced by the Department of Electronics for use on their Music Technology courses. Professor David Howard and Dr Andy Hunt explain how the Ensemble integrates with their existing technology, and allows them to add that extra element of creativity to their courses.

Discover how the Ensemble controls singing synthesisers...