The Amber Trust

Providing musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, and children with more complex needs, via its Music Awards and Music Services.

Amber Music Awards

For music lessons, the purchase of instruments, and other funding

Little Amber

Family music service for visually impaired children aged 0-5

AmberPlus

Family music service for visually impaired children with complex needs aged 5-18

With Music in Mind

Family music service for visually impaired children with neurodegenerative disease

Teaching Resources

Amber Sound Touch

A major new online resource for teaching music to a blind child. This superb teaching aid comprises 13 engaging videos complemented with a comprehensive written guide, dealing with important topics such as learning to play by ear, guidelines for appropriate touch in teaching technique, notation, improvising, practice and performance.

Watch the Introduction Webinar with Professor Adam Ockelford

Visit Sound Touch site

In partnership with the Incorporated Society of Musicians

Fundraising Events

Caterina Grewe piano recital at the Wathen Hall

Wednesday March 2, 2022

- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Wathen Hall, St. Paul's School, Barnes

20220106 Caterina Grewe Wathen Hall Concert

The Amber Trust is delighted to present an exciting and intimate opportunity to hear award-winning German-Japanese pianist Caterina Grewe perform at St Paul’s School, Barnes on March 2, 2022.

Playing a mixed programme from some of her favourite German romantic composers, including Schumann, Brahms and Liszt, the Tokyo-born star is set to dazzle on her return to the Wathen Hall, having last performed at the venue in 2019.

The Amber Trust Annual Concert 2022

Sunday May 15, 2022

The Wathen Hall, St Paul's School, Barnes SW13 9JT

Hosted by patron, Derek Paravicini, the Amber Trust is delighted to present its Annual Concert 2022 on May 15. The details of this spectacular event, including the line-up of performers, are still to be confirmed. Please check our website for the latest updates and save the date.

Pianist Grewe excited to perform for Amber again

Internationally acclaimed pianist Caterina Grewe will showcase her love for German romantic composers when she returns to the stage in aid of the Amber Trust in March. The Japanese-German star will perform works from Schumann, Brahms and Liszt at the…

Violinist Li vows to raise more for the Amber Trust

While most of us were busy getting ready for Christmas, one young man was working hard for the Amber Trust. Eton College teenager Thomas Dan Li – known as Dan – raised more than £2,200 for the charity through organising…

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