In the world of classical music, orchestras are front and centre of what we do. As we challenge ourselves in relation to the evolution of this artform, orchestras play a crucial role. However, the existing orchestral model, which has largely remained unchanged, is a barrier to the evolution that is desperately needed. This session will focus on the necessary development of the operating model and partnership model surrounding orchestral music; exploring alternative ways for orchestras to work, and how venue-based arts organisations and orchestras can work together, to re-position this historic artform in a modern world.