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19 November 2008

Brass Tacks

Brass Tacks are the ABO's successful annual series of one day management courses for those working in the arts sector.  These informative, introductory and refresher courses are led by experienced professionals, with 'insider' knowledge, who focus their course on the arts and orchestral sector.

Comments from Spring 2008 delegates:

''I was worried that it wouldn't drill down enough, but actually it was perfectly pitched for a wide group of diverse experience''

"Brass Tacks are great - do more!"

Previous courses have included:

All that you every wanted to know about fundraising, but were afraid to ask!
Essential IT
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Introduction to Marketing
Negotiating Skills
Press and PR

Whatever area of arts you work in, Brass Tacks will help you to improve your skills and understand how your industry works.

Other News Stories

New Briefing from ABO reveals extent of Orchestras' work Beyond the Concert Hall

From airports and race courses to libraries and roman ruins - new briefing reveals extent of orchestras’ work Beyond the Concert Hall

28 May 2009

European Parliament votes in favour of extending Copyright Term for musicians to 70 Years

Under current EU laws, recorded musical performances are protected for a maximum of 50 years. This means that over a period of 50 years, performers receive remuneration for each time their work is played on the air.

23 April 2009

Investing in orchestra funding will help young musicians benefit from the Bolivar effect

Responding to the Budget statement, Mark Pemberton, Director of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) reiterated his call to the Chancellor and the Culture Secretary, urging them to continue to invest in orchestral music.

22 April 2009

Keep being excellent and we'll support you in downturn

Stress busting concerts beat sports events and computer games as more than half say we should support arts despite recession

05 March 2009

UK orchestras honour Sir Neville Marriner and late Vernon Handley CBE

The UK’s professional orchestras paid tribute to two great British conductors for their outstanding contributions to classical music and the orchestral world in particular.

03 March 2009

ABO members scoop A&B awards

Congratulations to Sinfonia ViVa, Britten Sinfonia and The Sage Gateshead who all won A&B awards this year for their collaborative work

08 December 2008

Leading British Conductor Richard Hickox dies

The British orchestral world has been left deeply saddened by the sudden death of one of its leading conductors

26 November 2008

ABO Launches New Website

The ABO today launched its brand new website giving improved navigation, online booking and member forums

24 November 2008

Announcing the New Teaching Music Website

A new music education website has been launched and will be of interest to anyone seeking to reflect and improve their knowledge, understanding and skills in music education.

12 November 2008

New Directors Appointed to the ABO Board

The ABO today announced the appointment of three new directors to its Board. They are; Dawn Day, Andrew Jowett & Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE.

31 March 2008