English Symphony Orchestra / English String Orchestra
Services provided: Senior management, financial oversight, contract negotiation, brand development, orchestral fixing, operations & logistics, box office, consultancy, promotions.
When the English Symphony Orchestra approached ABMC, the organisation was experiencing artistic, financial, and administrative troubles. In less than 3 years, ABMC helped turn the ESO into one of the most talked about orchestras in the United Kingdom.
photo by Ben Ealovega
Kenneth Woods, conductor
Services provided: Artist management, contract negotiation, booking.
ABMC elevated the profile of the ESO / Colorado Mahlerfest conductor through career development, negotiating contracts for guest engagements (BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Kocianova Usti Festival), and general management support.
photo by Ben Ealovega
Peters Cello Studio / Elgar School of Music
Services provided: Education Outreach
ABMC has coordinated with both the Peters Cello Studio and the Elgar School of Music to provide masterclasses and performances to students of all ages and abilities by world-renowned artists such as Joseph Johnson (principal cellist, Toronto Symphony Orchestra), Minna Rose Chung (professor of cello, University of Manitoba), the Desautels Trio, and Ensemble Epomeo.
2Faced Youth Dance Company
Services provided: Education Outreach, Composition, Live Performance
ABMC artist Matthew Peters collaborated with choreographer Jake Nwogu to create a bespoke piece for Hereford-based 2Faced Youth Dance Company. Matthew wrote original music and performed cello live as part of the piece.
photo by David Jones
Work Experience / Internships
ABMC has provided internships and work experience to students at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Exeter University, University of Bristol, Bath Spa University, and Keele University.
To further inquire about work experience opportunities, please contact us.