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SBMS appoints new MD

We are pleased to announce David Rowland as our new Musical Director. Some may recognise David as our trumpet soloist from our concert in May 2023, From the Steppes to Ancient Persia, where he played Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto. Having enjoyed that concert and working with SBMS, when the role became vacant, he was keen to […]

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Jonathan Abbott conducting SBMS during rehearsal.

Farewell, Jonathan!

We are very sad to announce that we say a fond farewell to Musical Director, Jonathan Abbott, who is leaving us for pastures new. Jonathan has had a long association with the orchestra, initially via his father, then assisting Colin from 2010, to principal conductor in 2015. Under his direction, Jonathan has taken SBMS from

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Ticket sales now live!

We’ve been working in the background to get ticket sales working on our website. After much testing, we’re happy to announce it’s all now live! You can now buy tickets directly from SBMS. Plus, the fully automated system means you’ll get your tickets straight away! Our first concert using this new system is An Evening

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