Introducing Orchestras for All
Introducing Orchestras for All: A charity dedicated to making a positive difference, one musical note at a time
Ingles and Hayday are proud to have been supporters of Orchestras for All for the last 4 years; they do outstanding work with children and young people across the UK. Below is a short introduction to Orchestras for All and their programmes.
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. They know that music-making boosts young people’s skills and enriches their lives forever. That’s why they value commitment to music over ability and deliver their 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.
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