Category: Orchestra One

On a cold February morning, 20 young musicians arrived ready for adventure...find out all about Orchestra ONE's Epic Quest.

What happens when 20 young musicians are given four days, the theme of dreams and nightmares – and total creative freedom? Find out more, and listen to what they made!

What happens when 20 young musicians are given four days, the theme of dreams and nightmares – and total creative freedom? Find out more, and listen to what they made!

In October 2025, young musicians came together to compose on the theme of TIME for Orchestra ONE's 35th project.

In May 2024, Orchestra ONE's 34th project, "Funfair," brought together over 30 young musicians at Highworth School in Ashford.

Project 33, "Distant Worlds," took place in February 2024 and encouraged participants to explore space-themed music.

In October 2023, Orchestra ONE's Project 32, "Underwater Worlds," took participants on an immersive musical journey exploring oceanic themes.

Young musicians gathered to create a new suite of music inspired by myths and legends. Led by Issie Barratt, director of the National Youth Jazz Collective, the participants started from scratch and developed their ideas into a cohesive piece over a few days.

Welcome, adventurers! After Orchestra ONE‘s 29th project, participants were asked what themes and ideas they’d be interested in exploring when Orchestra ONE met in the Summer of 2022, and Fantasy was a hugely popular choice.