Farewell, Jonathan!

4 January 2025
Sarah Mills
News

Jonathan Abbott conducting SBMS during rehearsal.

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 strength to strength, challenging us with a variety of pieces from Korngold, Gershwin, Beethoven, Elgar, and more. We’re very grateful for everything that Jonathan has done during his time with us and wish him all the best for the future.

Sarah Mills

Sarah has been musical from early childhood, first picking up the recorder aged 4 (she learned on an Early Learning Centre green recorder!). She started playing the violin aged 7, and then the clarinet at aged 10.

She joined SBMS in September 2016 as a violinist in the 2nd violin section, and became section leader in September 2023.

Sarah is the Secretary on the SBMS committee, maintains the website and ticket sales, and leads the marketing for the Society.