HEALTHY ORCHESTRA 

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The Healthy Orchestra Charter is a joint initiative by the ABO and the Musicians Benevolent Fund (MBF). Launched at the 2006 ABO Conference in Newcastle Gateshead, the Charter has been designed to set an industry wide standard of care and award Charter Marks to orchestras that are displaying good practice towards the physical, mental and emotional health of employees - both orchestral musicians and their management. Over 60% of delegate orchestras at the 2006 ABO Conference signed up to the Charter, demonstrating the level of commitment to employees' health that already exists within the sector.

The first Bronze Charter Marks were awarded to the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Opera House at the 2007 ABO Conference in Manchester by MBF Chief Executive, Rosanna Preston. 

Please click here or follow the link at the top of the page to download a copy of the Charter and Application Form.

Details of the Silver and Gold Charter Marks will be launched in autumn 2007 following a further period of consultation with members of the Healthy Orchestra Charter Steering Group, which comprises a range highly experienced health and safety professionals from both within and outside of the orchestral sector.