In the summer of 2025, Bill Carslake, who served as the Artistic Director of the FSO for seven years, stepped down from his role. Under his leadership, the orchestra grew in both ambition and artistry. Aside from conducting, he also pioneered a young composer competition in 2019 and, working with other members of the FSO, initiated  liaison with local schools to produce novel composition projects. We are delighted to announce that Bill has accepted our invitation to become an Honorary Patron ensuring his continued association with the orchestra. For more information about Bill, see his website.