We aim to launch Big Noise orchestra centres in the heart of communities across Scotland.

The orchestras strive for musical excellence, but turn conventional music education on its head to ensure great social benefits too.

Instead of practising alone until they are good enough, one day, to join an orchestra, our young musicians are in an orchestra from day one. They learn together from the beginning. And everything - instruments, tuition, snacks - is free.

Everyone is involved. Everyone has lots of fun - learning about music, developing social skills, learning to be part of a harmonious community.

The first of these very special Big Noise orchestras is in Raploch, Stirling.