Voice Training, Music and Performance (Yew Tree Hub)

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Over the last 5 years we have performed at many live public venues. We have created 2 shows of our own and performed at Manchester Day Parade, Didsbury Festival and Frog in the Park Festival.

We perform live at our own shows…

create our own annual festival…

and perform at our own parties

Music is often called the language of emotion — it has the power to transform lives. At City Care Partnership, we believe that making music goes beyond just singing or playing an instrument. It’s about expression, connection, and confidence.

Why Music Matters

Music can open up new ways for people to express themselves, helping them explore and share more of their full potential. It’s not just about the joy of performance; it’s about freedom, aspiration, and parity.

For people with learning disabilities, music can be especially powerful. Despite the unique talents and individuality of those we support, societal barriers often mean they don’t have the same choice and control over their lives as others. Our music programmes challenge this — celebrating creativity and capability through inclusive practice.

🎤 Voice Training at City Care

We run voice training sessions every Wednesday evening in our purpose-built recording and performing studios. These sessions are attended by around 15 regular members who come together to explore their musical abilities in a safe, encouraging environment.

For those who may find group settings challenging, we also offer individual recording sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This approach ensures that everyone has the opportunity to develop their vocal skills and confidence at their own pace.

A Safe Space for Creativity

Our voice training sessions are designed to:

Encourage self-expression and build confidence
Foster creativity through collaborative music-making
Strengthen social connections by bringing people together
Develop performance skills in a supportive environment

Over the past three years, our approach has been so successful that participants have been involved in numerous live vocal performances — both as individuals and as part of our City Care Musical Collective.

🌟 The City Care Musical Collective

Our musical collective brings together staff and supported individuals as equal performers, without distinction. We make music together — creating a sense of belonging and shared achievement.

Collective Performances:

Didsbury Festivals:

Best Stall (2015)
Best Parade (2016)
Best Performance (2017)

These local celebrations of music, community, and art have seen our collective shine, winning awards year after year.

Community Shows:

Our collective has also created and performed original music-based shows in front of audiences of over 150 people at:

Didsbury Methodist Church
Didsbury Baptist Church

These events bring together family, friends, and the wider community, showcasing the talent and passion of those we support.

Music for Growth and Confidence

Through our voice training and collective performances, we empower individuals to:

Express their identity through music
Connect with others in meaningful ways
Celebrate their achievements on stage

Music at City Care Partnership is about finding your voice — and using it to make a difference.

We have our own studio where we can record and produce Vocal and musical performance

We have recorded and performed over 50 songs with our collective, a musical group comprised of staff and the people they support where everyone is equal and everyone is a performer. See below for a selection of tracks:

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in 2015 we performed as part of the Manchester Day Parade in from of 75,000 people in Manchester City Centre

We create dance performances too!

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