Conducting a more inclusive world with conductologist Denise White
- Author
- Karen Kim
- Published
- Fri 01 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/conducting-a-more-inclusive-world-with-conductologist-denise-white--67211359
Conducting a More Inclusive World
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr Denise White FRSA PhD, globally recognized as The Conductologist. She’s the ingenious mind behind Conductology, a scientifically validated, 18-gesture musical system that empowers people with disabilities-and anyone, regardless of ability, to create and conduct original music (conductology.co.uk).
In this episode, Denise shares the origin story of Conductology-a breakthrough developed at Ulster University with collaborators like Shaun Healy (notably the world’s first person with severe intellectual disabilities to conduct an orchestra) ). She walks us through how the methodology works in real-time music making and the profound impact it has on creativity, communication, emotional well-being, and social interaction
You’ll also hear about the rise of the Irish Conductology Inclusive Orchestra, launched to provide inclusive ensemble experiences for people with and without disabilities, challenging perceptions while fostering community and musical excellence .
We talk about:
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr Denise White FRSA PhD, globally recognized as The Conductologist. She’s the ingenious mind behind Conductology, a scientifically validated, 18-gesture musical system that empowers people with disabilities-and anyone, regardless of ability, to create and conduct original music (conductology.co.uk).
In this episode, Denise shares the origin story of Conductology-a breakthrough developed at Ulster University with collaborators like Shaun Healy (notably the world’s first person with severe intellectual disabilities to conduct an orchestra) ). She walks us through how the methodology works in real-time music making and the profound impact it has on creativity, communication, emotional well-being, and social interaction
You’ll also hear about the rise of the Irish Conductology Inclusive Orchestra, launched to provide inclusive ensemble experiences for people with and without disabilities, challenging perceptions while fostering community and musical excellence .
We talk about:
- How gesture-based improvisation can make music universally accessible
- The transformative benefits for participants (self-worth, leadership, collaboration, and more)
- Real-life examples of inclusive ensembles in action across Ireland and beyond
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hello-music-world-podcast--5347650/support.
