Hello, I am Jessica, and I am challenging myself to learn the piano as part of the Orchestras for All Grade2athon 2026.

Orchestras for All (OFA) is a National Youth Music Organisation that exists to create inclusive group music-making opportunities for young people who would otherwise be excluded. Over the past 10 years, OFA has developed three innovative programmes to break down significant barriers to orchestral music making for young people in the UK. They know that music making boosts young people’s skills and enriches their lives forever. That’s why they wholeheartedly believe that orchestras are FOR ALL.

As a lifelong music lover who grew up playing in orchestras and ensembles, I know firsthand the value those experiences had in building my confidence and enriching my life as a child and young adult. I'm therefore a firm believer in Orchestras for All's mission to provide under-served young people with access to these kinds of opportunities.

I hope that by participating the Grade2athon, I can help provide further support for them to continue this incredible work.