Orchestras For All

Orchestras for All (OFA) is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation that breaks down barriers to give all young people the life-changing experience of making music together, regardless of the daily challenges they might be facing. Its inclusive, non-auditioned National Orchestra for All (NOFA) brings together 100 young musicians from across the UK who would otherwise be unable to access musical opportunities – whether that’s due to physical disability, a mental health condition, economic deprivation or rural isolation. Meanwhile, the charity’s Modulo and Music Leadership Training programmes equip under-resourced music leaders with the vital tools and support they need to run their own inclusive ensembles in schools and local communities. We know that music-making boosts young people’s skills and enriches their lives forever. That’s why we value commitment to music over ability and deliver our programmes in a flexible and inclusive way, so that they are accessible to all – regardless of instrument skill level, additional needs or background. OFA continually develops its approach in placing youth leadership at the heart of everything it does through roles on its Board, core and freelance teams, working with external artistic partners, arrangers and composers, workshop animateurs, cultural venues, social and additional needs experts, along with a team of highly experienced orchestral and pastoral tutors, to ensure its programmes are delivered to the highest standard. By sharing core values of inclusivity, ownership and collaboration, OFA is sowing the seeds for positive social change.