Association of British Orchestras

#AnOrchestraInEverySchool

#AnOrchestraInEverySchool is a national call to ensure access to high-quality music education and creative subjects for all children and young people, investing in music education and skills development.  

Our aspiration is for every school in the UK to either have an orchestra of its own - however they define that - or access to an orchestra.


Five ways you can support the campaign:


1. Ask your headteacher what live music making happens in school


2. Find music education providers in your local area - visit Music Mark.


3. Find your nearest Orchestra - Download this tool to find orchestras in your region here.


4. Find out if there are any musicians in your school community


5. Access the free toolkit and share the campaign on social media #AnOrchestraInEverySchool

Credit: Alex Burns, The Hallé

This campaign is generously supported by the ABO Trust.

Related information

#AnOrchestraInEverySchool is an initiative highlighting the transformative power and value of a high quality music education for all young people.  

The initiative is part of the ABO’s #MusicThatMovesYou public campaign, which celebrates the impact of UK orchestras in our everyday lives, cultural heritage, communities and economy. Find out more about the campaign here. 

Follow the latest developments from the ABO via social media: abo.org.uk | Instagram | X | Facebook | #AnOrchestraInEverySchool #MusicThatMovesYou

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