Orchestras for All

Orchestras for All Breaking down barriers to music-making for young people across the UK We know that music-making boosts young people’s skills and enriches their lives forever.

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 mu

sical 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. 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 values of inclusivity, ownership and collaboration, OFA is sowing the seeds for positive social change.

"OFA caters to young individuals from all walks of life. There is no barrier we will not break down. We believe that acc...
29/08/2026

"OFA caters to young individuals from all walks of life. There is no barrier we will not break down. We believe that access to music making is a right every young individual should have.” - Beth, Co-chair of the Trustees

We couldn't agree more with Beth and we are so delighted to have two opportunities to join the OFA community currently open:
🎶 Applications are open for NOFA - our inclusive, non-auditioned national youth orchestra: https://www.orchestrasforall.org/national-orchestra-for-all
📖 Applications are also open for Co-chair of our Trustees, which means working with Beth to play a crucial leadership role in the charity’s mission to make music accessible to young people from all backgrounds: https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team

for Brighton Marathon 2027 🏃‍♀️ We are looking for people who are ready and willing to run the Brighton Marathon for O...
26/08/2026

for Brighton Marathon 2027 🏃‍♀️

We are looking for people who are ready and willing to run the Brighton Marathon for Orchestras for All in April 2027!

Interested? We have 15 places to fill and we'd love to have you join our team. Please complete this short form and a member of our team will be in touch with the next steps: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aDGski76Y7

A snapshot of our Modulo season 🎵
22/08/2026

A snapshot of our Modulo season 🎵

An exciting opportunity for young people in Sheffield - find out more below!
18/08/2026

An exciting opportunity for young people in Sheffield - find out more below!

Our next Youth Forum session will be on Tuesday 8th September from 5:30-7pm at Canada House on Commercial Street.

We'll be talking about how you can join our Youth Board, what you want to see in our opening year and how you can help us to connect with your communities.

We will be providing food and drinks and can cover any public transport costs.

Sign up here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/gzxzH9axR6

NOFA recruitment is open right now, but what is NOFA? 🤔 NOFA - the National Orchestra for All - is our inclusive, non-au...
15/08/2026

NOFA recruitment is open right now, but what is NOFA? 🤔

NOFA - the National Orchestra for All - is our inclusive, non-auditioned national youth orchestra. It welcomes young people from all backgrounds, with a wide range of musical abilities, playing any instrument of their choice.

NOFA is made up of around 100 young people aged between 11 and 19 who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to play with others in a national orchestra. 🎶

Being part of NOFA offers young people life-changing experiences that develop their life skills, while also creating thriving, creative communities – and of course, it’s great fun too!

Find out more about NOFA and how to apply here: https://www.orchestrasforall.org/national-orchestra-for-all

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉 Here at Orchestras for All, young people are at the heart of the work we do. This year,...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉

Here at Orchestras for All, young people are at the heart of the work we do. This year, we celebrate our 15th birthday - and in that time, we have had a huge impact on thousands of young people. Since 2011, we have worked with:

🎸 - 1,200 musicians through our NOFA programme
🎷 - 5,000 musicians through our Modulo programme
📖 - 2,000 teachers through our Music Leadership Training programme
✍️ - 77 young people and alums to help us run the charity, from Co-Chairing our board of Trustees, to our Youth Board, to paid freelance and management team roles.

We couldn't be prouder of the amazing young people we work with and the incredible effect they are having on the world every day!

Could you be our next Co-Chair of Trustees?Working in partnership with a fellow Co-Chair, who is an alum of the charity’...
11/08/2026

Could you be our next Co-Chair of Trustees?

Working in partnership with a fellow Co-Chair, who is an alum of the charity’s programmes, you will play a crucial leadership role, the charity’s mission to make
music accessible to young people from all backgrounds. 👏

Deadline to apply: 09.00am, Friday 2 October 2026.

To apply, please visit https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team

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