In Harmony is a national initiative that aims to inspire and transform the lives of children through community-based orchestral music-making. This orchestral music making programme improves the life chances of children and young people in the West End of Newcastle, by increasing confidence, wellbeing, resilience and educational attainment. It has a positive impact on families and and helps build stronger communities, developing pride, hope and aspiration

St Nicholas’ Educational Trust have been able to enhance and encourage young people with their musical talents over the last few years by allowing them to purchase musical instruments as well as providing the means for musical tuition and enabling the youngsters make full use of their musical talents. The young people have taken part in many concerts with the Northern Symphony Orchestra at The Sage, Gateshead.