Free music workshops for children and young people followed by free live music for all ages. All abilities welcomed at workshops, instruments are provided by 'On The Edge' although young people can bring their own too. The workshop leaders are recent graduate or undergraduate musicians who are developing active professional careers. The live performances traverse a wide spectrum of high quality music, with something to appeal to everyone in the series.

There are no local community live music events that engage young people interactively, regularly and directly. For young people who want to connect for the first time and develop a taste for music making as well more skilled young players. Allows new audiences wanting to hear young professional musicians an opportunity to hear them in their own neighborhood. In addition, these events create opportunities for local undergraduates and graduates to teach, perform and develop as professionals.

An environment for young people to connect with live music as music makers and listeners in a community setting. A cohort of young people committed to participating in music making as members of a new 'On The Edge' fusion youth orchestra. A pool of skilled teaching musicians who lead 'On The Edge' workshops as well as make regular event performances.