OUR IMPACT

““Orchestras for All has become a national treasure.””
— James Murphy, Chief Executive at the Royal Philharmonic Society
National Orchestra for All musicians discover Indonesian Gamelan instruments at their winter 2023 regional

Impact reports

Download the PDFs below to find out more.

We’re truly passionate about improving access to music-making for young people. That’s why a typical year of activity looks much like 2018-19, when we achieved:

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502 young musicians supported

We provided a safe space for young people aged 11-18 who are living in the UK to participate in an exciting range of musical activities as part of National Orchestra for All, Modulo Programme and Music Leadership Training.

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33 contact days

From dynamic residential courses and Modulo Meet workshops to learning from the experts during Music Leadership Training days, we were committed to engaging directly with our young people in a way that is tailored to their individual needs.

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Over 350 contact hours

We delivered rehearsals, creative composition sessions, team building activities, and supported music teachers and community leaders to deliver orchestral music making through our popular Modulo Programme.

 
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11 accessible arrangements created

Written in a flexible and inclusive way, so our music is accessible to all young people regardless of their instrument skill level.

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9 Bronze Arts Awards

National Orchestra for All members completed their Bronze Arts Awards by teaching each other their instruments, researching an artist or musician who has inspired them and reflecting on their experience.

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65 music leaders trained

73 per cent of Music Leadership Training participants felt confident leading a musical ensemble after completing a leadership training day.

But more than anything else, the impact of Orchestras for All is best expressed by our young people. You can read their inspiring stories in Meet our Musicians.

“NOFA has driven me in a direction I never thought I’d explore, inspiring me to pursue orchestral performance and a degree in music.”
— Matthew, National Orchestra for All flautist

Based on expert research

Behind every musical activity or programme that we provide lies a strong foundation of detailed research – both created by others and through constant evaluation of our own projects.

Discover our key findings below:

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