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The following is a list of the ABO's publications. 

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There are five sections of publication: Campaign I Education I General | Health & SafetyProgramme & Event Reports

 

Title

Author

Published

Cost

Summary

 Campaign    
Unlocking Potential: Education and the OrchestraABOJune 2010Free Showcasing orchestras' work in schools
A Platform for SuccessABOFebruary 2010 FreeA Five Year Vision for British Orchestras
Orchestras into the FutureABONovember 2009FreeOrchestras into the Future - Showcasing orchestral innovation in all its forms
Beyond the Concert HallABOJune 2009FreeBeyond the Concert Hall - Orchestras working in rural and isolated communities

 

 

 Education    
Make the Difference: Evaluating Education ProjectsAnnabel JacksonJune 2009£25This Guidance provides a set of principles and practices to help orchestras make their evaluation more meaningful and useful.
Live the Experience
Fiona Harvey, ABO
Aug 2009 FreeA report mapping the current access for children to orchestral concerts
Education Programmes of British Orchestras and OrganisationsCompiled & edited by Fiona HarveyAugust 2005FreeCurrent and recent projects, plans and new initiatives 2005.
Education Programmes of British Orchestras and OrganisationsCompiled & edited by Fiona HarveyJanuary 2004Free Current and recent projects, plans and new initiatives 2003-04.
The Workbook -
Volume 2
Edited by Fiona PennyAugust 2000£7The central written resource for the ABO National Education Programme 2000
Working with OrchestrasABO and Mark WithersFebruary 1999Out of print Information pack for teachers as part of the ABO's 'Orchestras NOW' education programme.
Orchestras and Education: A New Era

Jo Shapcott

June 1998£2Report of the ABO Education Symposium looking at the future of music in education
A Year in the LifePauline TamblingJune 1998£1Report of the ABO National Education Programme (NEP)
Coming in from the ColdO. Hills and Valerie ThackerayJuly 1997£5 Report from four think-tank seminars exploring the changing place of education within orchestras
The Workbook -
Volume 1
Edited by Fiona Lockwood1997£7The central written resource for the ABO National Education Programme 1997
Evaluation QuestionnairesAlex Knight1997Out of printA collection of examples drawn from the ABO membership
Mapping the FieldPhylidda ShawNov 1996FreeA research project on the education work of British Orchestras
The Turn of the TidePhyllida ShawJune 1993£5Report of the 1993 ABO National Education Project

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

ABO Update

ABO

Monthly

Free

News bulletin for ABO members

Green Orchestras Guide Julie’s BicycleFebruary 2010FreeA simple guide to sustainable practices by Julie's Bicycle in association with the ABO. 

Knowing the Score 2

ALCARM, Antony Lewis-Crosby and Robert Moon

January 2002

£20

Continuing research into the statistical dimensions of the UK orchestral sector

Stop Re-inventing the Wheel

Tim Baker

August 2000

£20

A guide to what we already know about developing audiences for classical music

Knowing the Score

Emc.Arts and Institute for Cultural Policy & Practice

July 2000

Out of print. Summary available

Research into the statistical dimensions of the UK orchestral sector: activities, repertoire, audiences, personnel, technical facilities and finances.

Notes on Notes

Sue Harries and Phyllida Shaw

January 1999

£5

Research findings on good practice in the production of concert programmes. Summary also available.

Celebrating British Orchestras

ABO

1997

Out of print

Booklet of information about British orchestras

 

 Health & Safety

    
 Healthy Orchestra Charter Evaluation Annabel Jackson for Musicians Benevolent Fund and ABO April 2010Free  An evaluation of the first three years of the ABO/MBF Healthy Orchestra Charter
A Sound Ear IIAlison Wright Reid and Malcolm Warne HollandFeb 2008FreeA practical guide for orchestras on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Ouvir O Som - A  Sound Ear IIAlison Wright Reid and Malcolm Warne HollandFeb 2008FreeControle de ruído professional (em trabalho) regulamentos de 2005 e o seu impact nas orquestras

(Portuguese Translation of a Sound Ear II)

El Oído Sano IIAlison Wright Reid and Malcolm Warne Holland - Translated into Spanish on behalf of the Spanish Association of Symphony OrchestrasFeb 2008FreeRegulaciones laborales de 2005 sobre el control de ruido y su impacto en las
orquestas
(Spanish Translation of a Sound Ear II)
A Sound EarAlison Wright Reid2001£10Exploring the issues of noise damage in orchestras

 

Programme & Event Reports

Future Forward

Jennifer Goodwin

March 2000

Out of print

A report of the 2000 ABO Conference in Cardiff

National Orchestra Week

Michelle Kennedy

June 2000

Free

An evaluation of the 2000 National Orchestra Week

Reaching Out

Jennifer Goodwin

May 1999

Out of print

Report of the 1999 ABO Conference in Belfast

National Orchestra Week

Kieran Cooper

June 1999

Free

An evaluation of the 1999 National Orchestra Week

Shaping the Future

Jo Shapcott

May 1998

Out of print

Report of the 1998 ABO Conference in Nottingham

National Orchestra Week

Jennifer Goodwin

June 1998

Free

An evaluation of the ABO's first National Orchestra Week

The Missing Rungs

Alex Knight

1998

Out of print

Report of the third ABO development programme for general management

Opening Doors

Alex Knight

1998

Out of print

Report of the second national programme of professional development for education managers

Changing Times

Mary Jones

May 1996

Out of print

Report of the 1996 ABO Conference in Edinburgh

The Missing Rungs

Fiona Penny

1996

Out of print

Report of the second ABO development programme for general management

Opening Doors

Jo Shapcott

1996

Out of print

Report of the first national programme of professional development for education managers