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THE ORCHESTRA

Bath Philharmonia is a family of musicians dedicated to making orchestral music part of life for many people. Our home is the World Heritage City of Bath and we tour to many different venues across the South West of England. Established at the turn of the millennium, we have over 25 years’ experience of bringing people together musically to share our core values of excellence, togetherness, inclusivity, sustainability and enjoyment.

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We build relationships with our community partners to devise collaborative projects that result in collective experiences in which everyone’s contribution counts. We have a fourteen-year track-record in enabling Young Carers to make and perform their own music and in 2019, were nominated for the RPS Award in the category of Impact. Over the past two seasons, the Bath Phil Creative Learning Team has delivered over 20 projects involving over 1000 participants (in 13 schools and 6 social care settings) giving 25 performances to an audience of over 8000 people.


Bath Philharmonia brings the live orchestral experience locally. We celebrate the talent of some of the world’s greatest musicians and have developed friendships with soloists including Nicola Benedetti, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Jess Gillam, Steven Isserlis, Peter Donohoe and Sir Stephen Hough. As a flexibly sized orchestra, we introduce a diverse orchestral repertoire to our audiences.

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Jason Thornton founded Bath Philharmonia as a professional orchestra in 2000 and in 2025 was appointed as Conductor Emeritus in recognition of his 25-year tenure.


Our developing discography was recorded at Abbey Road and Real World Studios with works by contemporary British composers including Paul Carr, Steven Faux, Judith Bailey and George Lloyd.

OUR VISION

Bath Philharmonia’s vision is to transform lives through the joy of great orchestral music.

OUR MISSION

Performing concerts with the world’s greatest musicians and leading creative learning projects across the UK, Bath Philharmonia inspires creativity; enhances wellbeing; reduces isolation; and celebrates talent.

OUR VALUES

Our work is guided by our commitment to the following values:

Inclusivity – providing opportunities and support and exploring technology so that anyone can experience and create music whatever their background or circumstances

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Excellence – performing and delivering high quality musical experiences

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Togetherness – enabling collective experiences in which everyone’s contribution counts

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Enjoyment – ensuring fun and entertainment are at the heart of our activities

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Sustainability – sharing a love of orchestral music with future generations and safeguarding our environment

SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT

Bath Philharmonia is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children and adults at risk taking part in orchestral or Creative Learning events, projects and other activities.

  • We recognise that all children and adults at risk have a right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse and neglect.

  • We will ensure that all our staff are carefully selected and accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children and adults at risk in their care.

  • We will respond quickly and appropriately to all suspicions and allegations of abuse.

  • We will nominate a Trustee to hold responsibility and oversight for safeguarding on an annual basis.

  • As Bath Philharmonia is a regulated activity provider, all staff engaged in providing regulated activity will be required to have enhanced DBS clearance.

  • We will review the effectiveness of our Safeguarding Policy on an annual basis.

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  • Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Simone Homes.

  • Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Aaron Buckley-Mantell.

  • Our Trustee with responsibility for Safeguarding is Bernard Horn.

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