Junkyard Orchestra
Not every team event has to be a competition. In Junkyard Orchestra, separate teams of instruments come together over the day to make music as one — a fun, creative, synergistic experience that ends in a performance.

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How the Junkyard Orchestra works
What your team will experience during the Junkyard Orchestra
Welcome and team formation
Teams meet each other and the facilitators, get divided into balanced groups, and receive an overview of the mission.
Meet your instruments
Each team gets its instruments and learns the role it will play in the larger piece.
Rehearse your part
Teams practice their section, finding their sound and their timing together.
Find the rhythm
Facilitators guide teams to lock into a shared tempo, the foundation of the whole orchestra.
Bring the parts together
Separate teams begin to combine, and individual sounds start to become real music.
The performance
The full group plays as one orchestra — the satisfying payoff of everyone's contribution.
Celebrate and debrief
Winners are celebrated, then the group reflects on the design thinking and teamwork it took.
Your team walks away from the Junkyard Orchestra with more than a completed activity.
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Have questions about the Junkyard Orchestra? We've got answers.
What is the Junkyard Orchestra team building activity?
Junkyard Orchestra is a collaborative, non-competitive team building activity where separate teams of instruments come together over the day to make music as one, ending in a full-group performance.
How does Junkyard Orchestra work?
The group is split into instrument teams that each learn a part. Facilitators guide the teams to lock into a shared rhythm, the parts combine, and the whole group performs together, followed by a debrief.
Do you need musical experience for Junkyard Orchestra?
Not at all. The program is designed so anyone can take part regardless of musical background — facilitators guide every step toward the final performance.
Is Junkyard Orchestra competitive?
No — and that's the point. It's purely collaborative, which makes it a great choice when you want to unite a group rather than divide it into rival teams.
Is Junkyard Orchestra competitive?
It scales from about 12 participants to 500 or more, in teams of 4–8, so it works for a single team or a large company event.
How many people can do Junkyard Orchestra?
It works for groups large or small, scaling from about 12 participants to 500 or more in teams of 4–8.
How long does Junkyard Orchestra take?
Most events run 1–3 hours, including rehearsal and the final performance. Timing can be tailored to your schedule.
Is Junkyard Orchestra indoor or outdoor?
It runs comfortably indoors or outdoors, wherever there's space for the group to rehearse and perform.
How much does Junkyard Orchestra cost?
Cost depends on group size, location, and customization. Request a custom quote with your headcount and date for an accurate figure.
