ABO
  • Welcome

    Welcome to the Association of British Orchestras website

    The ABO is the national body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK and you can find details of all our members on this site, orchestral facts and information as well as the latest news and comment on the issues that affect British orchestras.

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    Arts Council England announces Music Education Hubs

    Following on from the Government's response to the Henley review, the Arts Council has announced the 122 organisations chosen to be the new Music Education Hubs. 

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    Brass Tacks Courses - Book Now!

    TacksWe are once again running our successful series of training courses this summer in Fundraising, Marketing and Press & PR.

    These one day training courses are led by experienced professionals, with 'insider' knowledge, who focus their course on the arts and orchestral sector.

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The ABO Insurance Scheme

 

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ABO/FMS Conference

fms logo This one day conference, hosted by FMS and ABO,  will look at the  implementation of music education hubs and is on 15th May 2012 at Bridgewater Hall.

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Healthy Orchestra Charter

The Charter is run in partnership with the Musicians' Benevolent Fund. HOC Button