I Speak Music always welcomes new members.
Here are just a few of the participants who come along to create and enjoy music.
Rami
Since arriving in the UK from Syria a few years ago Rami has settled into his new home with his family.
Rami tours the UK with songwriter and musician Anna Neale, fusing popular Arabic and Western music.
Instrument: Darbuka
Farhang
Farhang is a Tombak player from Isfahan, Iran. After he graduated from music school, he began teaching others how to play the Tombak at private academies, as well as performing in Iran.
Instrument: Tombak
Abdullah
"I like being part of a music culture and am inspired by the music leaders. I like the community of people in the orchestra and love to hear others play and explore new music."
Instrument: Oud and piano
Kayte
“I am programme manager for Big Leaf Foundation, which is a charity supporting displaced young people from all over the world. I also love music; hearing it, playing it and collecting musical instruments from all over the world."
Instrument: Banjo
Elena
Elena's music has gained airplay
on local and national radio and TV shows. "I am constantly striving to spread empowering and positive messages through my music."
Instrument: Singer and songwriter
Paul
"I work in Property Maintenance.
I like to be in ISM because through the one language of music we achieve friendship & harmony, despite our differences in our backgrounds or cultures."
Instrument: Drum
Greylin
"I'm from Nicaragua and am a very sociable person and love travelling. I enjoy being part of ISM as it has given me my first experience of being part of a music group and it also enables me to meet other people."
Instrument: Percussion
Tracey
"I joined ISM when I heard they needed some singers. I’ve always loved music and have sung with various choirs. ISM truly is a family where we all speak one common language - music - and I feel honoured to be a part of it."
Instrument: Singer
Sindy
"I'm Sindy and I play the harp
I love ISM it's close to my heart
Friendly setting not too harsh
Diverse people and you can take part."
Instrument: Harp