The main focus of this Project since its inception in 2002 has been to offer children alternatives to street life and crime and open possibilities to escape a bleak future of joblessness and poverty. In the process we have also offered the parents of our music learners the opportunity of improving their quality of life by making it possible for them to attend concerts in a relaxed atmosphere, mix socially, be part of the success their children achieve and witness their development and growth.

This project has also enriched the lives of the elderly and those with special needs in institutionalised facilities such as children's homes, and schools for the blind with ensemble concerts.

The project takes its inspiration from the Venezuela Project (El Sistema) http://axisoflogic.com, which has since the early 1980's trained young people on orchestral instruments in their endeavours to eradicate youth crime in this developing country. The "System" as it is known all over the world, has succeeded in eradicating youth crime after 25 years of running this project in Venezuela. They never have less than 400 000 young people in training.

The Venezuela project, such as our local project, recognises the power of music and is not necessarily focussed on creating musicians but to open a world of possibilities though music. The massive music industry is but only one possibility. The discipline, work ethic and vision they shape through their musical training, turn youngsters into responsible, hard working citizens. In the process talent is discovered, nurtured and often music is chosen as a profession.