Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra announces new head of BSO Participate

Lucy Warren will take up the role at the BSO's community learning and participation programme at the end of 2020. She is currently senior producer/head of engagement at South London arts centre The Albany.

Of the appointment she said: 'I am thrilled to be soon joining the BSO, and to be continuing the pioneering and far-reaching work of BSO Participate. Now more than ever, we recognise the fundamental need to connect and to create, and I am very much looking forward to bringing my own experiences of supporting diverse audiences and communities to the role; and working with the BSO team, Orchestra, and the many partners across the South West and beyond, to champion the unique power of music in the further development of a responsive and innovative BSO Participate programme.'

BSO Participate has set a benchmark for community learning and participation in the classical sector. It established the world's first disabled-led ensemble, BSO Resound, and has been named the Alzheimer's Society's Dementia-Friendly Organisation of the Year. 

Listen to our podcast with James Rose, the conductor of BSO Resound, here.

To find out more about the work of BSO Participate visit bsolive.com