[2] After his studies he started to conduct several small orchestral groups in various institutes and schools in Northern London.
The name 'Modern' was agreed on to indicate that this was to be something new in the way of amateur orchestras, to attempt little known works and to encourage young wind players.
[5] For the next 44 years, until 1975, Dennington was the main conductor of the Modern Symphony Orchestra which took an important part in the orchestral landscape of London.
Many a composer, famous and unknown, has had cause for many years to be grateful to Arthur Dennington and his brave band for rehearsing and performing their works.
[9] He also conducted several operas at Islington Town Hall including Gian Carlo Menotti's The Consul (1963)[10] and Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata (1969).