Speakers

Jason Thornton is a nationally renowned conductor and music leader, having been Music Director of the Bath Philharmonia and conducted across Europe, Asia and America. He has a passion for music education and inclusion, working with music hubs and community music groups across the country and particularly with young carers in the south west, whom he works to develop their access to music, even releasing a top 40 Christmas single last year with Sir Ed Davey. Jason grew up in Sandwell in the West Midlands and was a recipient of a free music education courtesy of Sandwell Music Service.Jason Thornton is a nationally renowned conductor and music leader, having been Music Director of the Bath Philharmonia and conducted across Europe, Asia and America. He has a passion for music education and inclusion, working with music hubs and community music groups across the country and particularly with young carers in the south west, whom he works to develop their access to music, even releasing a top 40 Christmas single last year with Sir Ed Davey. Jason grew up in Sandwell in the West Midlands and was a recipient of a free music education courtesy of Sandwell Music Service.