Project Manager, Barbican Young Orchestra, London

Jessica is currently managing an exciting project at the Barbican Centre, bringing together children from the Greater London area to form the Barbican Young Orchestra, which will perform at the Centre on 23rd July 2009 under the baton of Sir Colin Davis.

Before undertaking this venture she worked for 11 years at the BBC running the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition, and subsequently Proms in the Park.

Jessica feels passionate about being able to offer opportunities through music to children, both in her job and through Future Talent.