Information for Orchestra Members

Page Last Updated on:  24th September 2025

Winter term 2025

Concert location: ST JOHN'S CHURCH, HILLS ROAD 7.30pm start

• October 16: Sectionals:

  • Winds and horns in the tea room: Dvorak

  • Strings (Except celli): Main hall

  • Celli sectional to be arranged separately

• October 23: Split rehearsal:

  • Kurt Weill group: Main hall

  • Strings (Elgar Serenade): TBC - either New Hall, or in subdivided rooms

Half-term NO reherasal (October 30)

• November 6

• November 13

• November 20

• November 27

NO REHEARSAL ON 4TH DECEMBER THURSDAY

• DECEMBER 5 FRIDAY: Rehearsal at ST JOHN'S CHURCH, HILLS ROAD 7.30pm (Set-up 7pm)

• DECEMBER 6 SATURDAY: (Concert Day at ST JOHN'S CHURCH, HILLS ROAD)

  • Set-up: 5.30pm-6pm

  • Short warm-up rehearsal at 6pm-7pm

  • Concert: 7.30pm

Spring term 2026 (Concert date and location TBC)

• January 8

• January 15

• January 22

• January 29

• February 5

• February 12

Half-term NO reherasal (February 19)

• February 26

• March 5

• March 12

• March 19

• March 26

Summer term 2026 (Concert date and location TBC)

• April 23

• April 30

• May 7

• May 14

• May 21

Half-term NO reherasal (May 28)

• June 4

• June 11

• June 18

• June 25

• July 2

• July 9

For general information about the orchestra and how to become a member, please see about us.

The orchestra is a charity, the aims and organisation of which are described in the constitution.

There is also a document of guidance for members covering general good practice

If you have not signed up for gift aid, please visit the "About Us" page, and use the provided link to fill in the gift aid form.