Otakar Kraus Music Trust

“Thank you for all you do, OKMT, it is making such a difference to my daughter” 

OKMT has responded to the Covid 19 pandemic by supporting over 100 children and adults with online music therapy or music lessons. We are providing online OK Music School lessons to 36 children and young people with disabilities while in lockdown, helping them to relax and flourish even in these difficult times.

Our OK Youth Choir is meeting online in 2 groups every Saturday, having fun with music and interacting with friends. Our Music Director, Edison Carolino, is recording weekly videos of Music Club for younger children at Skylarks to enjoy exploring sound and movement.

We are providing individual music therapy for some clients and continuing our group music therapy for INS clients with neurological conditions, to offer a trusted space to share thoughts and feelings and musical activities helping neuro-rehabilitation and emotional well-being.

We are now looking into providing music therapy sessions for people experiencing mental health problems in lockdown and elderly people who may have to remain isolated for considerable time. 

Thank you very much to our therapists for so skilfully adapting their work, and to our Grant funders for their support. The joy of music and the social connections built during sessions are now more important than ever, especially for the most vulnerable.

“The work of OKMT is extremely beneficial to our child by opening up the benefits and joy of music”