The 9th anniversary celebrations of Dream Orchestra begin on October 18 with Kulturnatta Alingsås, featuring a concert at 13:00 at Palladium (Nygatan 18, Alingsås). The event will bring together Dream Orchestra Alingsås and the Junior Orchestra of Dream Orchestra Gothenburg for a special performance that embodies the spirit of inclusion and collaboration that defines DO. Free admission.

As part of the anniversary week, Dream Orchestra Gothenburg took part in Kulturnatta Göteborg with an open rehearsal at its headquarters in Betlehemskyrkan (Vasagatan 26–30) on Friday, October 24, from 17:00 to 18:30. Admission was free, and dozens of people joined to experience DO’s inclusive pedagogy up close.

Over these 9 years, more than 405 students from over 25 nationalities, speaking 20 different languages, have found in Dream Orchestra a place to grow and express themselves through music. Their words say it best:

• “I feel that I’m part of something bigger, and that motivates me.”
• “Everyone can be unique and still belong to the group.”
• “I feel proud of myself when I play in DO.”
• “Thank you for making me feel part of this family.”
• “Thank you for teaching me patience and teamwork.”
• “Thank you for giving me a place where I belong.”

These voices show that DO is not only a space to tune instruments but also to tune bonds, cultivate values, and build community.

Dream Orchestra warmly thanks:

• The students, for inspiring us every day.
• The families, for trusting and accompanying us on this journey.
• Our teachers, for their dedication and passion.
• The volunteers, for lending hands and hearts.
• Our partners and sponsors, whose support makes it possible for music to keep sounding as a space of inclusion and hope.
• And the audience who joined us at the open rehearsal during Kulturnatta Göteborg and Kulturnatta Alingsås, for celebrating this anniversary with us.

Celebrating 9 years of Dream Orchestra also means renewing our commitment to every child and young person who dreams of a future filled with music and community. Every rehearsal, every concert, and every smile are part of a collective story that is only beginning.