Profoundly deaf people do not have the same concept of music as hearing people.
By performing a variety of popular songs in sign language, we hope deaf people will be able to
enjoy the music, and understand the beauty and emotions of the lyrics.
This photo was taken in June 2003 - not all members were present ;-(
Deafness is invisible, it can easily be overlooked, or misunderstood. We hope to break through
the communication barrier deaf people face, by promoting awareness of their needs.
Some of the original members of Music In Motion
For a profile of some of the current members of Music In Motion visit
Music in Motion members are just like you and come from a variety of backgrounds and skills.
These include secretaries, child carers, factory workers, charity workers, teachers and school
children and give their services voluntarily. , members of Music in Motion want to use their skills in a unique
way which benefits both hearing and deaf communities.
The group's popularity has grown from performances in local supermarkets, shopping centres and summer
carnivals to performing across the country. A concert is staged each year to showcase new songs added to our growing repertoire.
Tailored workshops in sign singing can be delivered to suit all needs, developing individual abilities.
Signing songs in Safeways, Solihull...
...just before Christmas 1997
AIMS
* To promote greater awareness of sign language as a form of communication between deaf and
hearing people
* To encourage more people to learn sign language
* To raise money to support community projects throughout the country
* To support and encourage the personal development of deaf individuals
Performances:
The Westley Hotel in Birmingham provided the venue for three shows during 1996 and 1997.
The group has performed in venues as diverse as Birmingham International Airport and St Philip's
Cathedral in Birmingham city centre. We were invited to perform at the launch of the CD ROM
Sign Language Dictionary in Harrods store in London and a little of our performance was seen
on the BBC television programme 'See Hear'. Music in Motion performed the title song to the
cast of the West End musical `Fame' at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre during 1996.
Beat It performed on stage as part of the Lancashire Deaf Arts Festival
Donations:
Birmingham Institute for the Deaf (BID) Youth Club received a donation which paid for a coach to
transport members of the club to EuroDisney.
The purchase of specialist equipment and training in its use has been partly funded by the
group's donation to the Deaf Unit at University Hospital Selly Oak, Birmingham.
Our very first donation was to FYD
Our second donation to FYD was made during their 1996 Roadshow tour
Friends for Young Deaf People (FYD) have received two sizeable donations from Music In
Motion to help with their work. Sponsorship of the Midlands sports day enabled both deaf
and hearing children to participate together. This promoted greater integration and co-operation
between deaf and hearing children and young adults.
Music In Motion took part in Children In Need in November 1997
Together with children from Braidwood School for the Deaf we
signed the words to Tony O'Malley's song ''For The Children''
Donations to both Braidwood and Longwill Schools for the deaf have funded the purchase of
library books and musical equipment.
Music In Motion has sponsored three Hearing Dogs for the Deaf .... Hearing Dogs
