Amateur Orchestras in m25

UK Amateur Orchestras - London (inside the M25)
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UK Amateur Orchestras
London (inside the M25)
NEW
- entries since 1 Jun 2014
Orchestra (full)
Brass band
NEW
- entries since 1 Jan 2015
Wind band (brass and woodwind)
Miscellaneous
String Orchestra
Orchestra
Conductor /
Leader
Rehearsal Venue / Times
Contact(s)
Various
Warehouse Waterloo and performance venue, 2

eve rehearsals and one all day, plus on-day and
concert
(mailto:elliemerton@gmail.com)Eleanor
Merton
Adhoc Humanitarians
Tara Persaud
Orchestra
(http://www.adhochumanitarians.org/)
The aim of the orchestra is to play highly satisfying, top-notch concerts to raise money for small scale, international humanitarian projects. The band is
made up of top amateurs, semi and full pros, no-one is paid.
Robert Mason and
Monday evenings from 8pm - 10.15pm in Upper
(mailto:jr.grainger@btopenworld.com)Debbie
Grainger
All Saints Community Centre, 44 All Saints

Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1BX. Every Friday at
6.30 - 8.00 pm
(mailto:grahamg_uk@yahoo.co.uk)Graham
Goulbourne 07881 362677
All Saints Concert Band Brian Cox

Norwood SE19
(http://www.allsaintsconcertband.co.uk/index.html)
Please contact us to find out about current vacancies.

Graham Coulbourne
All Saints String

Agata Kubiak
Ensemble
(http://www.strawberrymusicschool.co.uk/)
A small friendly group looking for any string string players of all ages. All abilities catered for to play a mixture of classical and popular string music.
Philip Mackenzie
Meets three times a year for intensive sessions.
(mailto:enquiries@amadeusorchestra.co.uk)
Leo Patsalides
London Zone 1, St Botolph's-withoutAldersgate, a 2 min walk from St. Paul's tube.

Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.45pm
(mailto:amati@hotmail.co.uk)
Wednesdays at 7.30pm in St. Silas with All

Saints, Rising Hill St. (o Penton Street) N1
(mailto:info@the-angelorchestra.co.uk)Moritz Willers
The Amadeus Chorus

and Orchestra
(http://www.amadeusorchestra.co.uk/)
Training orchestra for music students.
Amati Orchestra
Edouard Alexandre
(http://www.amatiorchestra.com)
Wood
Aiming to become one of London's leading amateur orchestras
Angel Orchestra
(http://the-angelorchestra.co.uk/)
Peter Fender
Abigail Dance
We are a friendly amateur orchestra being led by professional conductor and leader. We welcome interest from all instruments but particularly strings.
We perform 3 concerts a year and rehearsals take the form of sectionals alongside full orchestral rehearsals.
Philip Buckmaster
Ashford Baroque
Ensemble
(http://www.ashfordbaroque.org.uk)
St Matthew's Church, Church Road, Ashford,

Middx. Fortnightly on Monday evenings
(mailto:philipbuckmaster@msn.com)Philip
Buckmaster 01932 783343
Enthusiastic players wanted! Modern instruments accepted. We play music from c.1575-c.1775. Grade 8+ standard. Please visit our web site for more
details and sound clips.
Ashford Orchestra
Peter Legge
http://www.amateurorchestras.org.uk/olondon.htm
Tuesdays in term time, 7.30 to 9pm at St

Matthew's Church, Church Road, Ashford,
(mailto:steve.husband@bcs.org
)Janet Husband (Secretary) 01784
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241027.
Players of all standards welcome, especially string players. Ideal for newcomers to orchestral playing.
Alan Goodall
Barnes Concert Band

(http://www.barnesconcertband.org.uk)
Tuesdays at 7.20 pm, St Richard Reynolds

Catholic College, Clifden Road, Twickenham
TW1 4LT
(mailto:cherese.thompson@gmail.com)
If you are a woodwind, brass or percussion player to Grade 7 or above, we would love to hear from you. We are a diverse bunch with a shared passion
to create great music, from Mozart to Gershwin, from classics to TV themes. We play around six concerts a year around SW London.
Wednesday evening between 7:45 and 10:00pm
at East Barnet School, 5 Chestnut Grove, East
Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU
The Barnet Band

(http://www.barnetband.org)
Ian Merryweather 020 8347-9208
(mailto:suemdunn@tiscali.co.uk)
A community Wind Band who meet and play in the Barnet area. Playing enquiries always welcome.
Martin Loveday
The Barnet Symphony

Philip Gibson
Orchestra
(http://www.barnetsymphony.org.uk)
Hendon School, Golders Rise, NW4, 19:45 22:00 Mondays
(mailto:info@barnetsymphony.org.uk)Paul
McLoughlin
Very friendly, thriving orchestra seeks keen musicians! We rehearse term time Mondays and play 3 concerts a year. There's plenty of variety in our
concert programmes to interest everyone. Please get in touch to find out more - we welcome all enquiries, particularly string players.
Darragh Morgan and
Baroque Strings
Robin Michael
(http://www.baroquestrings.co.uk)
Roberto Foth
7 times a term on Monday evenings in

Limehouse
(mailto:jenny.lloyd@btconnect.com)Jenny
Lloyd
(mailto:jenny@jennythornley.com)Jenny
Thornley
A small, friendly, enthusiastic chamber orchestra for grade 6ish plus, meeting 7 times a term. This is a coached ensemble with excellent and
entertaining tuition from professional musicians leading to an informal concert on the last Monday. All modern instruments, all baroque repertoire,
suggestions encouraged from players. Come and join us!
Guy WR Jones
Basement Orchestra
(http://www.basementorchestra.com/)
Saturday or Sunday 11am-4pm approximately

every 2 months, E2
(mailto:firebird@basementorchestra.com)Polly
Gannaway
We are an orchestra. We sometimes play music written by living humans. We think basements have great acoustics. We clap when we want. We need
you.
John Hargreaves
Beckenham Concert
Philip Emery
Band
(http://www.beckenhamconcertband.com/)
Tuesdays 8 -10 pm St Barnabas Church Hall,

Oakhill Road, Beckenham
(mailto:bandmaster@beckenhamconcertband.com
)Philip Emery
(mailto:webmaster@beckenhamconcertband.com
)Band Webmaster
A friendly band performing regularly in South London and the South Coast. All players welcome, particularly Horns, Tubas, Bassoon, Drums and
percussion.
(mailto:info@belsizebaroque.org.uk)Susan
Cooksley 07711 666270
Various guest
Belsize Baroque
directors
(http://www.belsizebaroque.org.uk)
We play on period instruments and perform three concerts a year as well as have three workshops with leading baroque specialists every year. Players
don't necessarily need to be hugely experienced in baroque playing, but do need to be of a high standard. We welcome new players.
Phil Brown
Bird College 'Bexley

Band'
(http://www.birdcollege.co.uk/)
Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30 pm, term time only
(mailto:wendy.cox@birdcollege.co.uk)Bird
College Oce 020 8302 1456
A fun and sociable group for adults of any age. Ability is not a priority in the Bexley Band - participation is the key. Adult beginners can be catered for
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with adapted parts. This band really enjoys performing. Please contact Bird College Oce for further details including relevant fees.
Martin Gostling
Bird College Light

Orchestra
(http://www.birdcollege.co.uk/)
Wednesday evenings from 8.00 pm until 9.30

pm at Bird College, 27 Station Road, Sidcup,
Kent DA15 7EB
(mailto:wendy.cox@birdcollege.co.uk)Bird
College Oce 020 8302 1456
The Bird College Light Orchestra is a friendly, informal group of players who wish to enjoy orchestral playing. All orchestral instrumentalists are welcome
to join, particularly if you are returning to playing after a long lay-o. All ages and standards are welcome and the aim of the group is to enjoy making
music together. Please contact Bird College Oce for further details including relevant fees.
Blackfriars Sinfonia
(http://www.blackfriarssinfonia.org.uk)
Various guest
conductors
Steve Watson
Christ Church Hall, 27 Blackfriars Road, SE1

Tuesdays, 7 pm - 9 pm
(mailto:mpstevenson@hotmail.com)Mike
Stevenson
A Rehearsal Orchestra. New programme each week. Good sight reading practice! Occasional charity concerts. All enquiries welcome particularly
strings. Access to own library of over 400 works, ranging from baroque to classical; Easy access from City & West End - near Southwark station
(Jubilee line) and Blackfriars Bridge. Visit to the local pub after rehearsals.
Leigh O'Hara
Blackheath Halls
Helena Nicholls
Orchestra
(http://www.blackheathhalls.com/)
Project based. Contact organisers for details
(mailto:rose.ballantyne@blackheathhalls.com)Rose
Ballantyne
Particularly looking for first violins, percussion and French horns.

David Morris
Bloomsbury Band of
Flutes and Clarinets
(http://bloomsburymusicgroup.org.uk/)
7 pm - 9 pm on Monday evenings at Lumen

URC, 88 Tavistock Place WC1H 9RS
(mailto:bloomsburyband@gmail.com)Carl
Upsall
We welcome players of flute, clarinet and bass clarinet. No audition. Our aim is to provide a friendly relaxed group for adults to make music and
improve their playing. We put on concerts several times a year. We are a player-run group with a professional musical director.
Michael Turner
Weekend rehearsals in central London venues.
The Bloomsbury
Chamber Orchestra
(http://www.bloomsburychamberorchestra.org.uk/)
(mailto:president@bloomsburychamberorchestra.org.u
Friendly orchestra tackling chamber and larger-scale works in 3 concerts per year. We always welcome new string players, please enquire about wind
vacancies.
Shea Lolin
Bloomsbury Woodwind
Ensemble
(http://bloomsburymusicgroup.org.uk/)
Tuesday evenings, Band Room, Coram's Fields

WC1N 1DN
(mailto:info.bloomsburywoodwind@gmail.com)Andrew
Hunt (Membership Secretary)
We welcome players of any woodwind instrument. No audition. Our aim is to provide a friendly relaxed group for adults to make music and improve
their playing. We put on concerts at least twice a year, generally for charities and community events. We are a player-run group with a professional
musical director.
The Brent Symphony

Orchestra
(http://www.brentso.org.uk/)
Levon Parikian
Adrian Charlesworth
Wednesday evenings at St Martin's Church,

Mortimer Road, London NW10 5SN, 19:1521:45
(mailto:brentsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com)
We are a sociable full-size symphony orchestra (around 70 players), one of the country's oldest amateur orchestras and celebrated our centenary in
2011. Besides four concerts per season we also have regular repertoire sessions. We have vacancies for all strings (particularly double basses), coprincipal trumpet and tenor trombone. We'd also be interested in hearing from wind (particularly oboes, bassoons, contras) and all brass players who
would like to do some extra playing as we often need augmented sections for concerts and the occasional dep. We have a limited number of rehearsals
per concert, so new players must be grade 8+ standard with previous orchestral experience and good sight-reading skills, and be willing to commit to
attending most rehearsals.
Broken Consort
NEW
Helen Brammer
Thursdays, during term time, 7 - 9.30pm at

Drayton Manor High School, Drayton Bridge
Road, Hanwell, W7 1EU
(mailto:brokenconsortealing@hotmail.co.uk)Angela
Ayton (0208 567 0080)
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A small, friendly, mixed ability group playing chamber music and larger ensemble arrangements of orchestral pieces. All instruments welcome.
Martin Gibbs
Bromley Concert Band

(http://www.bromleyconcertband.com)
Friday evenings from 8pm to 10pm, Bishop

Justus School Hall, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley,
BR2 8HZ
(mailto:bcbsecretary@hotmail.co.uk)Natalie
Lam 07545 254935
A large, friendly community wind band formed nearly 60 years ago. We have lots of fun whilst rehearse a wide repertoire of music to a high standard,
and we perform at many concerts in some fantastic venues, throughout the year. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining.
Adrian Brown
Bromley Symphony
Andy Laing
Orchestra
(http://www.bromleysymphony.org)
Mondays from 19:30 to 22:00 at Bishop Justus

CE School, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley BR2
8HZ
(mailto:chairman@bromleysymphony.org)Helen
Griths
Bromley Symphony Orchestra is a large and successful amateur orchestra based in south-east London with a reputation for interesting concerts of
almost professional standard. We give four concerts a year at Langley Park Centre for the Performing Arts and occasionally a summer workshop.
Michael Sanderson
Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm Recital Room,
Brunel University
Genevieve Haughey
Lecture Centre, Brunel University, Cleveland
Chamber Orchestra
Road Uxbridge
(http://www.brunel.ac.uk/services/artscentre/weeklyclasses/weeklyclasses/music/class9)
(mailto:artscentre@brunel.ac.uk)Jay
Wilkinson /Karen Lamb 01895
266074
Friendly University-based orchestra welcomes new members, particularly strings and lower woodwind. 4 concerts each year with wide repertoire.
Julia May
BSV Jazz Band NEW

Richard Hollingham
(http://www.bsvjazzband.org.uk)
Thursday evening during term time at

Sandringham School in St Albans starting at
7pm
(mailto:bsv@bsvjazzband.org.uk)Contact
via website
Community jazz band, formed in 2006 and with an active membership of around 15 musicians playing a wide range of jazz and jazz inspired music.
New members are always welcome and we believe that we have a role to play in being a part of, and helping, the community through playing music.
We are currently looking for trumpet players.
George Vass
The Bushey Symphony

Jamie Hutchinson
Orchestra
(http://www.busheysymphony.org.uk)
Tuesdays 19:45-22:00 Bushey Academy,

London Rd, Bushey, Herts
(mailto:info.bso12@gmail.com)Peter
Banks
Brian McAdam 01923 266667
The Bushey Symphony Orchestra, a highly regarded part of the local community and nearing our fortieth year, gives a minimum of five concerts per
season with a wide variety of repertoire from the baroque to the present day. We have vacancies in the string section and welcome all players especially
post grade 8.
Charlie Pyne
Camden Light
Orchestra
(http://www.camdenmusicproject.com)
Kentish Town Congregational Church Hall,

Monday evenings 7.30 - 9.00 during school
term time
(mailto:charliepyne@yahoo.com)Charlie
Pyne
(mailto:lukepinkstone@gmail.com)Luke
Pinkstone
Plays jazz,Latin and world music. Open to all instruments, all ages, all abilities. Termly subscription 60 but come to see if you like it free of charge..
Lev Parikian
Camden Symphony
John Crawford
Orchestra
(http://www.camdenso.org.uk)
Tuesday evenings, Camden Square, NW1,
(mailto:members@camdenso.org.uk)
A friendly orchestra performing a diverse range of music to a high standard. Founded as Camden Chamber Orchestra in 1980, we re-branded in 2013
to reflect better the orchestra's size and repertoire. We rehearse on a weekly basis and perform three major orchestral concerts a year, as well as
regular collaborations with Islington Choral Society. We welcome enquiries from prospective new members. We don't hold auditions but invite new
players to join us for an informal trial period.
Capital Concert
Brass NEW
(http://capitalconcertbrass.co.uk/)
Holy Cross Church, Oldfield Lane South

Greenford UB6 9NE, Monday 8pm -10pm
Angela 07502 419599
We are a friendly group who get together to play an assortment of music. Come master you musical skills or challenge yourself to learn a new
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Instument. We play five major concerts a year. Instuments needed - Euphonium, cornet, tenor horn, tuba and trombone.
Captain David Cole
The Central Band of

The Royal British Legion
(http://www.centralband.com/)
Norbury Royal British Legion Club Every

Wednesday evening 7:45pm - 10pm
(mailto:pmwillans@centralband.com)Assistant
secretary, Phil Willans
Always welcoming new players of a high standard, especially trumpet/cornet players. Need not be ex forces. Many engagements throughout the year
including Fairfield Hall, Croydon, Sittingbourne, Gravesend, Eastbourne Bandstand for a week, Picnic Concert at Fort Nelson and Festival of
Remembrance at St Pauls Cathedral each year.
Central London
Orchestra NEW
(http://CentralLondonOrchestra.com)
Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 in the City of

London. 2 minute walk from St Paul's tube
station
(mailto:centrallondonorchestra@gmail.com)Katie
Traver, Communications Manage
The Central London Orchestra is a community/amateur orchestra for intermediate/advanced players. We are run by all members, breeding a culture of
participation, inclusion and democracy. Our aim is to play music that is fun and nice to listen to and we want to grow the orchestra into further
challenges.
Dwight Pile-Gray
Chalfont Concert Wind

BMus(Hons) ATCL
Band
(http://www.chalfontwindband.co.uk/)
Monday evenings at Robertswood County

School, Denham Lane, Chalfont St Peter,
Buckinghamshire, SL9 OEW
(mailto:enquiries@chalfontwindband.co.uk
)Bryan Ogilvie (Chairman) 020 8998
7042 / 07810 648702
Mary Cadman (Secretary) 01494
863352 / 07765 567305
We are always on the lookout for woodwind, brass and percussion players. There are also instrumental ensembles associated with the Band. The Band
presents two main concerts each year, plus many other public engagements particularly during the summer and Christmas period. It raises much
money for local and national charities.
Thomas Gregory
Chamber Academy
Abigail Dance
Orchestra
(http://www.chamberacademy.co.uk/)
Thursday evenings between 8 and 10pm, St

Mary Magdalene Church, Munster Square,
London NW1
(mailto:chamberacademyorchestra@hotmail.co.uk)
Dance 07984 013112
Chamber Academy is a new orchestra based in the east end of London. We hold a concert following each 10 week term. Rehearsals will include
sectional coaching with our tutoring sta and the opportunity to work with excellent soloists and young composers. Each rehearsal is lead by our
professional conductor and leader. We are currently recruiting for all strings, principal flute, principal clarinet, principal horn and trumpet.
The Chamber
Orchestra
(http://www.chamberorchestra.org.uk/)
Nick Coote
Rob Puzey
Exmouth Market Centre, 24 Exmouth Market,

London EC1R 4QE, Wednesday. Sectionals
6.15-7.45pm Full Orchestra 7.55-10pm
(mailto:ntcoote@gmail.com)Nick
Coote 01732 780310
A friendly string orchestra where anyone is welcome to join. There are no auditions.
Kwesi Edman
Chilled Strings NEW

(http://www.suehadley.co.uk/amateurorchestra-london-chilledstrings)
Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29

Hopkinsons Place, Fitzroy Road, London
NW1 8TN
(mailto:sue@suehadley.co.uk)Sue
Hadley
Our aim is to develop technique and ensemble skills through challenging, yet approachable repertoire under the guidance of our professional tutor.
Anthony Bailey
Once a term two-day orchestra workshop
City Lit Orchestral

Robert Puzey
courses, at central London Adult Education
Workshops NEW
college 'City Lit' For amateur adult players.
(http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/Music/Ensembles/Orchestra_workshop/ME827B)
(mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk)Trish
Shaw 020 7492 2630
2 day Orchestra Workshops every few months, that aim to get students to work through 2 or 3 pieces, including a symphony, in just 2 days. It's a lot of
fun and all orchestral instrumentalists are welcome, though we especially welcome violins and violas!
City of London
Symphonic Winds
(http://www.clsw.org.uk)
David Smith
Usually 3 Friday evenings and a Sunday

afternoon prior to each concert. Near Tower Hill
tube.
(mailto:cityoflondonsymphonicwinds@gmail.com)
Bevington
(mailto:tickets@clsw.org.uk)Kara
Settle
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Formed in 2006, CLSW is a group of woodwind and brass players based in and around London. Our focus is on performing excellent symphonic windband repertoire to a very high standard. We welcome enquiries from new players of grade 8 standard and above.
City Showtunes Orchestra
TBC
Melanie Nicholls
Mondays evenings from 7.00-8.30pm, St Mary

Aldermary Church in Watling Street, EC4, next
to Mansion House tube
(mailto:melanienicholls1@hotmail.com)Melanie
Nicholls
An established, friendly and relaxed orchestra which plays show tunes and popular classics. Two terms per year, with two concerts - at Christmas and
around Easter. No auditions necessary but we do ask for enthusiasm and commitment! Currently at capacity for flutes but have a waiting list if you're
interested. Bass instruments very welcome!
City University Symphony

Orchestra
Anthony Weeden
Wednesday evenings in the University (Angel,

Islington) from 6pm-9pm
(mailto:kirstenlouisedunn@hotmail.co.uk)Kirsten
Dunn
We're an orchestra largely consisting of students from the Music Department but would really like to get some players in from outside to spread the
word and bring some fresh ideas to the group! We're currently looking for - Cellos (urgently!), Horns, Bassoons, Violins/Violas.
City Wind Orchestra

(http://www.citywind.org.uk/)
Shea Lolin
St. Olave's Church Hall, Mark Lane, London

EC3R 7NB on a Monday 7-9.30pm
(mailto:membership@citywind.org.uk)Lucy
Mavers
The City Wind Orchestra is a friendly wind orchestra set up in 2009 for amateur wind, brass and percussion musicians. Concerts given three times a
year in the City of London and consists mainly of original Wind Orchestra repertoire.
Andrew Farid
Collaborative Orchestra Alina Hiltunen

(http://www.collaborativeorchestra.com/)
Wapping, from 7.30-10pm on Wednesdays
(mailto:apply@collaborativeorchestra.com)Nicola
Smith 07737509474
Conducted by Andrew Farid, (MSc in Composing for Film and Media) and led by a Royal Academy of Music Graduate this is an exciting opportunity to
become a member of a diverse, friendly and driven orchestra whose repertoire combines well known classical pieces with popular film scores. We are 2
years old, and in that time have been involved in many exciting projects, including being recorded performing at St John's Smith Square by the BBC,
establishing a successful residency at St Patrick's Church in Wapping, recording pieces for short films and setting up chamber ensembles. In this time
we have been able to establish ourselves as a well recognised, high standard amateur Orchestra. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in Wapping.
In particular we are currently looking for Double Bass, Violins, Cellos and Violas.
Gregory Rose
Shoreditch Church, Shoreditch High Street,
COMA London
London E1 (nearest tubes: Liverpool St and Old
Ensemble
St) 19.00 - 21.30 Tuesdays
(http://www.coma.org/activity/activities_details.php?
id=53&vchReg=london)
(mailto:liz.herb@virgin.net)Liz
Herbert 020 8806 3959
COMA is Contemporary Music for All. All instruments and all abilities welcome. Public concerts in London twice/year plus opportunities to take part in
COMA National events - usually at contemporary music festivals in UK and Europe. Opportunities for composers.
Guest conductors
The Corinthian
Chamber Orchestra
(http://www.corinthianorchestra.org.uk/)
BMA House, Tavistock Square 19:00

Wednesdays
(mailto:hjones@kslaw.com
)Hywel Jones
The Corinthian Chamber Orchestra is one of London's leading amateur orchestras. Formed in 1995 under the musical direction of the late Alan
Hazeldine, the orchestra has built a reputation for extremely high quality performances in its regular concerts (6 per year) at St. James's Church,
Piccadilly. Vacancies for double basses and occasionally other players. High standard of players, post grade 8 or music college. Admission by trial
rehearsal/concert, depending on experience.
Covent Garden
Chamber Orchestra
(http://www.cgco.org.uk/)
Guest conductors
Ellen Gallagher
Two evening rehearsals in week prior to concert,

two in the week and one on afternoon of the
concert, 15 hours total
(mailto:carolinejwelsh@googlemail.com)Caroline
Welsh 07971 566808
Very friendly and social chamber orchestra of a high standard that prides itself on working with up-and-coming conductors and soloists as well as
established names. New bass section being formed we would welcome enquiries.
Croydon Orchestral
David Porter
Margaret Hawken
Tuesday evenings 8.0pm to 10.0pm at St

Mildreds Church Hall,Bingham Road
(mailto:martin jenner 020 8642

7200)Bingham Road Addiscombe
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Ensemble
(http://www.croydonoe.co.uk)
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Addiscombe
MTJenner@aol.com
,We are a friendly orchestra rehearsing under an enthusiastic conductor. We play symphonies, selections from musicals and general light music. We
welcome enquiries from all instruments but are particularly looking for string players.
Croydon Symphonic
Band
(http://www.csb.org.uk/)
David Cox
Christ Church Hall, West Croydon, Surrey CR0

3LJ, Wednesday Evenings 8:00 pm
Sue Reeves (020) 8657 8591
We already have 50 people in the band and we welcome new members. No auditions, just come along and enjoy the fun of a rehearsal! We are short of
lower brass players and any new trombonists would be made especially welcome!
Darrell Davison
The Croydon
Cathy Smart
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.croydonsymphonyorch.org.uk)
Friday evenings 7.30 - 10.00ish East Croydon

United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe
Grove, Croydon
(mailto:contact.cso@boltblue.net)Sue
Cooper
Claire Slade 02086885090
Friendly orchestra performing mainly romantic and later repertoire. 6 concerts a year in Fairfield Hall and 1 in Croydon Parish Church. A few vacancies,
mainly 1st violins.
Michael Gray
Crystal Palace Band

(http://crystalpalaceband.co.uk/)
Wednesday, 8-10pm at St Johns Church, St

Johns Road in Penge
(mailto:riz.bleach@btinternet.com)Band
Secretary, Rachel Bleach 020
8776-2520
One of the few traditional Brass Bands remaining in London. We operate an open band rehearsal - just turn up - but if you need to borrow an
instrument, its probably best to contact the Band Secretary.
Jonathan Milne
Da Capo Concert Band,

Wetstone
(http://www.dacapoconcertband.co.uk)
Wednesday, 20:00 - 22:00 at St John's the

Baptist Church, Wood Street, High Barnet EN5
4BW
(mailto:info@dacapoconcertband.co.uk
)Alex/Cheryl 07766 457929
Da Capo Concert Band celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2007. We are a friendly symphonic wind band that plays many of the stand wind band
repertoire as well as exploring classic and contemporary symphonic band works with a view to entertaining and challenging both ourselves and our
audiences. New members are always welcome, please contact us for further information.
Ian Harby
Dartford Concert Band

Adrian Mawbey
(http://www.dartfordconcertband.co.uk)
Wednesday 8:00 - 10:00 pm The Glentworth

Club, Lowfield Street, Dartford
(mailto:admin@dartfordconcertband.co.uk)Gordon
Hardwick
Friendly band playing wide variety of music from Vaughan Williams to Shostakovitch, Lloyd Webber to Glenn Miller. 5 or 6 performances a year, mainly
Saturday Evenings in N.W Kent. All wind and brass players welcome, see web site for more information.
Spencer Down
Docklands Sinfonia
Adam Barker
(http://www.docklandssinfonia.co.uk)
St Anne's Church, Commercial Road,

Limehouse E14. Wednesday nights 7pm to
9:30pm.
(mailto:info@docklandssinfonia.co.uk)Spencer
Down +44 (0) 7971 387 101
An exciting new symphony orchestra for London's dynamic Docklands. Docklands Sinfonia is a high standard orchestra which is made up of
professional musicians, music college students and talented amateurs. The orchestra, which was formed in January 2009, has already filmed for the
BBC and performed with renowned soloists. We still have spaces for high-calibre and committed string players. Sign up now at our web site and click
on the 'JOIN US' page.
Matthew Page /
The Duke Street Big

Seraphina Davey
Band
(http://www.dukestreetbigband.com/)
Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in central

London near Euston station
(mailto:enquiries@dukestreetbigband.com)
We are looking for keen musicians who have experience playing jazz to join our big band. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in central London near
Euston station in a friendly and fun atmosphere. We are looking for people who are minimum grade 8 standard and have experience of playing jazz.
Dulwich Symphony
Orchestra
Leigh O'Hara
Paula Tysall
Tuesdays from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Elmgreen

School, Elmcourt Road, SE27 9BZ
(mailto:info@dulwichsymphonyorchestra.org.uk)
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(http://www.dulwichsymphonyorchestra.org.uk/)
Playing enquiries welcome
The Ealing Symphony

Orchestra
(http://www.ealingso.org.uk)
John Gibbons
Peter Nall
Rehearsals Thursday evenings. Ealing Green

Church, W5 5QT
(mailto:secretary@ealingso.org.uk)Richard
Partridge 0208-567 4075
Leon Gee
Twyford School, Acton W3 9PP, Fridays 6:00 9.00 pm
(mailto:chair@eyo.org.uk)Christopher
Brown 07850 595089
Playing enquiries always welcome.
Ealing Youth Orchestra

(http://www.eyo.org.uk)
EYO auditions new players every year in July and September. Applications are welcome from players aged 13-18 of Grade 6 standard and above. We
give four or more concerts a year in West London, plus our legendary European tour each summer.
The East Hertfordshire

Youth Orchestra
David Boarder
7-9pm on Friday evenings at Simon Balle

School, Mangrove Road, Hertford (term times).
(mailto:david.boarder@tesco.net)David
Boarder - tel 01992 623489 fax
01992 643795
Richard Martyn
Friday evenings 6.00 - 8.30pm Shadwell centre,

The Highway, London E1
(mailto:info@ourband.org.uk)Chris
Shurety
Hertfordshire County Music Service.
East London
Community Band
(http://www.ourband.org.uk)
Previously the Tower Hamlets Youth & Community Band, the East London Community Band oers tuition in a friendly and supportive environment that
caters for all - from the absolute beginner to very experienced players, ages - from 5 to 80. There is a progressive Band structure with recorder
ensembles, 5 Note Band, Training Band, Main Band and Advanced Band plus a jazz ensemble and a percussion ensemble as well as individual
lessons. The Band regularly gives concerts for charitable causes and public events. Vacancies in the Bands are always available, lessons are by
arrangement and subject to availability. Instruments are available for loan or hire.
Saturday mornings during school terms;
Phoenix Primary and Secondary School, 49
Bow Road, London E3 2AD.
East London Late

Starters Orchestra
(http://www.ellso.org/)
(mailto:info@ellso.org)
ELLSO consists of teaching orchestras welcoming all grades of string players, including complete beginners. Also group tuition classes in violin, viola,
cello, double bass, musicianship and ensemble playing.
Nick Coote
ELLSO Intermediate
Performance Ensemble
(http://www.ellso.org/intermediateperformance-ensemble)
Mondays 7:15pm-9:30pm; Church of St Mary

and Holy Trinity, 230 Bow Road, London E3
3AH.
This friendly and supportive string orchestra is for players who have been playing for at least a year or so and are looking to develop their ensemble
playing skills. Ten week term with opportunities to perform at ELLSO concerts.
Khac-Uyen Nguyen
ELLSO Performance
Roberto Foth
Ensemble
(http://www.ellso.org/performanceensemble)
St Anne's, Limehouse London E14. Thursdays

7.15 - 9.30pm
A small friendly string and woodwind orchestra grade 6+, see website for current repertoire in rehearsal, term dates etc. New players most welcome!
Andrew Morley
BBC Elstree Concert

Band (non prof.)
(http://www.bbcelstreeconcertband.co.uk)
Maida Vale Studios on Monday evenings at 7.30

pm.
(mailto:info@bbcelstreeconcertband.co.uk)
A versatile and entertaining group made up of over 40 musicians, we play music to a high standard from a range of light classical to contemporary
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popular pieces, with a focus on film and show music. The band plays at a wide range of venues in and around London and regularly goes on tour to
Europe.
Martin Smith
Enfield Chamber
Sarah Colley
Orchestra
(http://www.enfieldchamberorch.org.uk/)
Monday evenings during term time, 7:45pm 9:45pm, Oakwood Methodist Church, Westpole
Avenue, Cockfosters EN4 0BD (nearest
underground = Oakwood on Piccadilly Line)
(mailto:info@enfieldchamberorch.org.uk
)Sally Hems
Enfield Chamber Orchestra has been established in Enfield for over 70 years and is a friendly orchestra who first and foremost enjoys playing great
music. A minimum standard of Grade 7 is preferred, but a commitment to rehearsals and improving standards are the most important requirements. We
are always recruiting new violin and viola players and would love to hear from you!
Darrell Davison
Epsom Symphony
Eric Hastings
Orchestra
(http://www.epsomsymphony.co.uk/)
St. Martin's Junior School, Ashley Road,

Epsom. Thursdays 7.30pm - 10pm
(mailto:jjburr@ntlworld.com)Janet
Burr 01372 -812798
A very friendly orchestra currently enjoying it's 54th year. 5 concerts performed at Epsom Playhouse, 1 children's concert at Fairfield Hall and an
outdoor lakeside picnic concert. Vacancies particularly for violas, trumpets and trombones.
Ernest Read Symphony

Orchestra
(http://www.erso.org.uk)
Various
John Crawford
Around four rehearsals leading up to

concerts,usually on Sundays at Camden School
for Girls, Sandall Road, NW5
(mailto:ersoinfo@gmail.com)Lindsey
Wishart
One of London's leading community orchestras, ERSO performs five to six concerts a year in venues across London. ERSO attracts conservatoire
students and graduates, professionals at the start of their careers as well as skilled and experienced amateur musicians. What we all have in common
is a commitment to play challenging repertoire to a high standard. Application is by CV to ersoinfo@gmail.com. We are particularly looking for more
regular string players
David Lardi
Finchley Chamber
George Mattar
Orchestra
(http://www.finchleychamber.org/)
Thursday evenings at Trinity Church, Nether

Street, Finchley N12
(mailto:info@finchleychamber.org)Clare
Thomas 07957 472801
Rosemary Cook 07966 934186
Five/six concerts a season. Sociable but musically demanding (competent amateurs - grade 8 or semi-pro). For further information please see contact
numbers, or e-mail via our website. We would particularly welcome enquiries from string and brass players.
Mark Shanahan
Forest Philharmonic
John Crawford
(http://www.forestphilharmonic.org.uk/)
Monday evenings at 7.30pm and the weekend

of a concert in Walthamstow,
(mailto:orchestra@forestphilharmonic.org.uk)Emily
Saunders 07905 377558
Forest Philharmonic is a friendly yet high-standard orchestra, and is unique in that each string section has a professional leader whose role includes
rehearsal and technical advice for the section. Members include music students, teachers, freelancers and amateurs. We perform a regular season in
Walthamstow Assembly Hall as well as concerts in the Southbank Centre, Barbican, St John's, Smith Square and St Alban's. String enquiries always
welcome.
Thomas Gregory
Fortismere Community
Marina Solarek
Orchestra
(http://www.fortismeremusiccentre.co.uk/)
Tuesday evening between 7pm and 9pm at in

the Music Concert Hall at Fortismere School,
North Wing, Creighton Avenue, Muswell Hill.
(mailto:fmcinfo@fortismere.org.uk)07528
482 671
Fortismere Community Orchestra is a new project that aims to bring players of all ages together to create high calibre music. The Orchestra includes
students, parents and teachers from Fortismere School, as well as members of the wider community and this terms rehearsals will culminate in a
performance on Saturday 1st December at St Andrews Church, Muswell Hill. There are no formal auditions but we do ask that you are of a Grade 8
standard for wind instruments, Grade 6+ for brass and strings. You will also have had some playing experience.
Fulham Festival Orchestra
John Warner
St John's Church, Fulham
(mailto:johnwarner3@gmail.com)John
Warner 07800 816796
We are the Fulham Festival Orchestra - bringing music to the heart of Fulham. We do regular concerts in St John's Church. There are currently
vacancies for: French Horn Violin Viola Clarinet (alto) Bassoon Double Bass Oboe.
Fulham Symphony
Orchestra
(http://fso.org.uk/)
Marc Dooley
Tom Evans
Novotel, 1 Shortlands, London W6

(Hammersmith tube) Mondays 19.15-21.30
(mailto:membership@fso.org.uk
)Amy Lawson
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We are a large, friendly and ambitious amateur orchestra rehearsing in Hammersmith. We perform 3 or 4 concerts a year, at St John's Smith Square and
in the Hammersmith and Fulham area. Please see our website for current vacancies.
The George Miles Light

Orchestra
George Miles
Angela Hunt
Thursday, Wellington Road, Enfield 8-10pm.
(mailto:magsrick@hotmail.com)0208360-2505
This orchestra gives about 10 charity concerts per year. Is very friendly and welcoming and needs ALL strings and some brass.
Chris Lloyd
Greenwich Concert
Band
(http://www.greenwichconcertband.co.uk)
Thursday evening at 7.50pm in Holy Trinity

Church, Southend Crescent, Eltham, London
SE9
(mailto:greenwichconcertband@hotmail.co.uk)
Formed in 1988, the Greenwich Concert Band provides excellent experience to musicians of all ages allowing them to continue their musical education
and enjoyment long after their school days.
Clare Clements
Guy's King's & St

Thomas' Hospitals Music
Society
(http://www.gktmusicsociety.co.uk)
Mondays, 7.30, Guy's Chapel, opposite Boland

House (orchestra)
Contact via the website
The GKT Music Society is a non-auditioning four-part choir and orchestra for the Medical, Dental and Biomedical Science students and sta at Guy's,
King's College and St. Thomas' hospitals; however we do welcome all KCL students and sta, especially those that live around the Guy's area.
HACS Millennium
Symphony Orchestra
Fiona Pacquette
NEW
Sunday from 3pm - 4.30pm in North West

London (NW3 is our base)
(mailto:dwanell@gmail.com)Fiona
Pacquette 07746 359 839
We do performances every December. If you are a keen string player, please get in contact as we are now rehearsing for HANDEL'S MESSIAH which
will be performed 13th December 2014, 5pm - 7.30pm. We'd also welcome trombone and trumpet players.
Andy Rochford
Hampstead Sinfonietta
Tim Miller
(http://www.HampsteadSinfonietta.org.uk)
Two rehearsals before a concert in St Marks

Church, Regents Park NW1
(mailto:fixing@hampsteadsinfonietta.org.uk)Tim
(Strings) & Ellie (wind)
The Hampstead Sinfonietta perform with the Royal Free Hospital Choir. We play three concerts per year consisting of instrumental and choral works.
Lindsay Ryan
Harmony Sinfonia
Paul Weymont
(http://www.harmonysinfonia.co.uk)
Wednesday 7.30-9.45 pm, Prendergast School

(Hilly Fields), Adelaide Avenue, Ladywell, SE4
1LE
(mailto:harmonysinfonia@googlemail.com)Lindsay
Ryan
A vibrant and fun symphony orchestra currently performing three concerts a year. Oering a performance platform for both local amateur players of a
high standard and music students from local universities, we also strive to promote contemporary orchestral music by local composers and will feature
some of these works in future performances. Vacancies available for strings and brass, G8+.
Roger Hewitt
Harrow Concert Band

(http://www.harrowconcertband.org.uk)
Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End,

Middlesex, HA5 4EA, every Sunday 10:00 12:00, except concert days
(mailto:treasurer@harrowconcertband.org.uk)Grant
Bentley 07877 846930
We are a friendly community wind band doing a few concert and bandstand/fte appearances every year. We have vacancies in most areas, and all are
welcome. See our website for more information.
Gustavo Ubeda
Harrow Symphony
Robert Was
Orchestra
(http://www.harrowsymphonyorchestra.org.uk)
8 - 10pm Thursdays at the Harrow Arts Centre,

Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA
(mailto:chair@harrowsymphonyorchestra.org.uk)Marga
Herron
30 players of a broad age range. Urgently seeking new string players. Entry requirements - Grade 5 and above. Three concerts a year consisting of
classical and romantic works.
Havering Concert
Bill Brooks
Wednesdays during term times from 7.30pm -
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Orchestra
(http://www.hcoweb.co.uk/)
Donna Schooling
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9.30pm at North St Hall, North St, Hornchurch,

Essex
(mailto:haveringconcertorchestra@gmail.com)Karen
Williams 020 8950 5742
A fun and friendly orchestra who extend a warm welcome to new players. Grade 5 or equivalent standard preferred, previous orchestral experience
valuable. Highlights for the coming season include Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto and Vaughan-Williams Lark Ascending.
Haydn Chamber
Orchestra
(http://www.hco.org.uk/)
Various guest
conductors
Prior to concert, St Andrew's, Thornhill Square

N1
(mailto:s.glaister@imperial.ac.uk)Stephen
Glaister 0207 609 1401
Formed in 1983 by musicians living in Islington, the Orchestra gives regular concerts in and around North London. The repertoire ranges from the early
classics to contemporary works.
Ben Ellin
The Hayes Symphony

Lynn Cook
Orchestra
(http://www.hayessymphony.org.uk)
Wednesdays, 7.45-9.45pm, at West Wickham

Methodist Church, Hawes Lane, West Wickham
BR4 9AA
(mailto:chairman@hayessymphony.org.uk)David
Thomas, 020 8851 5830
We perform three concerts per year, playing works by composers such as Beethoven and Brahms, and occasionally later works and world premiers by
contemporary composers such as the conductor, Benjamin Ellin. New players will be warmly welcomed, especially string and brass players.
David Smart
The Heroes Band

(http://www.theheroesband.org.uk)
St. Botoloph's without Bishopsgate Church Hall,

Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3TL. Monday
evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm
(mailto:musicaldirector@talktalk.net)07771
928 558
A new band created in 2014 to support the Help for Heroes charity through music performances. We have vacancies for French Horn, Trumpet/Cornet,
Euphonium, Tuba and Percussion. The band has already performed in London this summer, including at The Festival of Love at the Southbank Centre.
Visit our website for more details about this young and innovative band.
Theo Vinden / Lee
Hillingdon Chamber
Marshall
Orchestra NEW
(http://www.hillingdonchamberorch.co.uk/)
Monday evening 7.30-9.30pm at Charville

Library, Bury Ave, Hayes, Middlesex UB4 8LF.
(mailto:info@hillingdonchamberorch.co.uk)
We are a small orchestral ensemble based in West London. We currently have vacancies for all string and brass players. We play 3 concerts a year with
all profits going to local charities. We play a wide wide variety of music including light orchestral and symphonic orchesral works. The group has a mix
of players from amateur and professional backgrounds.
Peter Williams
Hillingdon Philharmonic Catherine Lindley

Orchestra
(http://hillingdonphil.btck.co.uk/)
In Ickenham, three or four rehearsals before

each concert
(mailto:lydia.holland@btinternet.com)Lydia
Holland 01895 252580
(mailto:hpohonsec@aol.com )
Three or four concerts a year plus a repertoire day. We play music from 17th to 20th century. New players welcome,especially violins, violas, double
basses, horns and trumpets
The Hounslow
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.hounslowsymphony.org.uk/)
Scott Wilson
Nicola Garty
St Mary's Church Osterley, Mondays at 7:30
(mailto:info@hounslowsymphony.org.uk)Geo Pinney
Hounslow Symphony Orchestra is an independent amateur performing symphony orchestra of around 45 players, until recently part of the London
Borough of Hounslow's Adult Education programme
Ionian Clarinet Choir

(http://www.ionianclarinetchoir.co.uk/)
Every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday (from

April) during term time from 8:00pm till 10:00 at
31 Elmbank Avenue, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5
3DU - 16 players max per rehearsal
(mailto:craiglsimons@googlemail.com)Craig
Simons / 020 8441 2117 / 07789
933212
We are the UK's first and longest running Clarinet Choir founded in November 1970. We welcome all Clarinettists - from Eb to Bb Contrabass - of
Grade 5+ standard from all over North London to come and join us. If you would like to come along and try us out, please get in touch. We look forward
to hearing from you.
Kensington Chamber
Tom Seligman
Tuesday (occasional Thursday) evenings 4
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Orchestra
(http://www.kco.org.uk/)
Cory Ferguson
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weeks before concert, Holland Park
(mailto:kensingtonchamber@gmail.com)Cory
Ferguson
One of London's best and friendliest orchestras! 4 concerts a year in Notting Hill performing eclectic smaller orchestral repertoire to a high standard.
We sometimes have vacancies for strong upper strings, and occasional wind depping opportunities.
Kensington
Philharmonic Orchestra
(http://www.kpo.org.uk/)
Mark Fitz-Gerald
Margaret Whittall
Mondays in term-time 7-9:30 at St Peter's

Eaton Square (very near Victoria station).
(mailto:kpojoin@hotmail.co.uk)Elizabeth
Rantzen (membership secretary)
A friendly well-established orchestra of a very high standard performing three concerts a year. Enquiries welcome, especially from double bass and
viola players.
Kensington Symphony
Orchestra
(http://www.kso.org.uk/)
Russell Keable
Alan Tuckwood
18:30 - 21:30 on Thursdays at Pimlico Academy

and 11:00 - 17:00 on the Sunday before each
concert at various venues including Henry Wood
Hall
(mailto:info@kso.org.uk)Sabina
Wagstyl, Orchestra Manager
Founded in 1956, Kensington Symphony Orchestra has built an enviable reputation as one of the UK's most accomplished and adventurous nonprofessional orchestras. We promote our own concert season at St John's Smith Square, Southbank Centre, Cadogan Hall and Milton Court. Our fixers
welcome new contacts to provide deps for individual rehearsals and concerts - contact details on our website.
Marc Dooley
Kew Sinfonia
Gudrun Edwards
(http://www.kewsinfonia.org.uk)
Usually 4 rehearsals, on Sundays afternoons

and a Thursday evening
(mailto:kewsinfonia@gmail.com)Richard
Dubeck, Chair, 07766 600 912
Friendly and enthusiastic chamber orchestra for professionals and talented amateurs. 3 concerts a year at St Anne's Church, Kew Green. Wide ranging
repertoire with outstanding soloists.
Matthew Willis
Kew Wind Orchestra

Catherine Bromley
(http://www.kewwindorchestra.org.uk)
Thursdays 7:45 - 10:00pm, Richmond
(mailto:thekwo@gmail.com )
The multi award-winning Kew Wind Orchestra is one of Britain's top amateur wind orchestras, renowned for its popular and challenging repertoire of
symphonic, classical and jazz music. Looking to expand in preparation for exciting opportunities ahead. Especially looking for trumpets and horns.
Other enquiries always welcome.
Kingston Chamber
Orchestra
(http://www.kcomusic.org)
Andy Meyers
Helena Ruinard
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 at St John's

School, Portland Road, Kingston-UponThames, Surrey KT1 2SG
Enquiries through website please
The Kingston Chamber Orchestra is an amateur orchestra of high standard, based in Kingston, Surrey, UK. Our members are a mixture of professionals,
teachers, semi-professionals and keen amateurs. We rehearse weekly during term-time and perform at least three concerts per year.
Scott Wilson
7.45pm to 10 pm Fridays, at St.Nicholas Church

Hall, Summer Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey.
(mailto:admin@kingstonphil.co.uk)
David Ward
Wednesdays, 10.15-12.30 at United Reform

Church, Eden Street, Kingston KT1 1HZ
(mailto:secretary@kingstonthirdageorchestra.org.uk)
Bartlett 020 8974 5453
Kingston Philharmonia
(http://www.kingstonphil.co.uk/)
Strings needed!
Kingston Third Age

Madeleine Easton
Orchestra
(http://kingstonthirdageorchestra.org.uk)
(mailto:k3aorchestra@gmail.com)Mike
Winterburn
The orchestra welcome new members and, despite its name, is keen to recruit younger amateur musicians. There are currently vacancies for violin,
viola and basses.
Lambeth Orchestra
(http://www.lambethorchestra.org.uk/)
Chris Fifield
Jillian Warburton
Christchurch, Brixton Road, SE1. 19:00

Thursdays
(http://www.lambethorchestra.org.uk/contact.htm)
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Vacancies for violas & basses.

John Holland
Lambeth Wind
Orchestra
(http://www.lambethwindorchestra.org.uk)
Thursdays 7.45 at St. Paul's Church Hall, Herne

Hill, SE24
(mailto:lambethwindorchestra@yahoo.co.uk)Secretary
We are a new band in the Lambeth/Herne Hill area. We are currently looking for a tenor saxophone, trumpets, a trombone and tubas. No auditions.
Lamorbey String
Orchestra (Sidcup)
Malcolm Youngs
Jim Kelly
Last Tuesday in the month - 10:30am. Hurst

Community Centre, Sidcup
(mailto:shyoungs@yahoo.co.uk)Malcolm
Youngs
This orchestra is an amateur group which meets monthly at Hurst Community Centre in Hurst Road, Sidcup. Meetings are on the last Tuesday of the
month at 10.30 in the morning. We play a wide variety of music from the string orchestra repertoire. The playing is mainly for our own pleasure with an
occasional public performance. The atmosphere at our rehearsals is friendly and informal.
Matthew Willis
Lawyers Music
Sylvia Kapp
(http://www.lawyersmusic.org.uk)
7.00-9.30pm Tuesdays, Welsh Baptist Chapel,

Eastcastle St, W1 (nr. Oxford Circus)
Kathy Reed (via website)
2013 marks our 30th Anniversary. Our orchestra is open to non-lawyers as well as members of the legal profession. There are usually no auditions, but
as a guide, members have normally reached Grade 8. Selection procedures occasionally have to be applied in relation to any over-subscribed
woodwind seats (although we also keep a waiting list for these instruments). Our sister organisation, the London Lawyers' Chorus, rehearse on
Thursday evenings (7.00pm - 9.00pm). We usually perform five concerts per year.
The Learning
Orchestras
(http://www.learningorchestra.org.uk/)
David Evans
Intermediate Orchestra (c.grade 4/5) Weds 7-9

pm St Cyprian's Church ,Glentworth Street,
NW1 6AX; Main Orchestra (c.grade 5/6+) Thurs
6.30-9 pm St Pancras Church Hall, Lancing
Street, NW1 1NA.
David Evans (via website)

Alan Amias (via website)
Established in 1995 we have 2 very friendly orchestras which have been set up to help players to make music in an orchestral setting for the first time
or wanting to start again after an interval. We have no auditions - the approximate grade levels are shown above. Each orchestra gives 2 concerts a
year. Please consult the website for further details and vacancies.
Leslie Lake
Lewisham Concert
Band
(http://www.lewishamconcertband.co.uk)
Most Sundays, 10-45 am to 12.45 pm.

Prenderghast School, Hilly Fields, o Adelaide
Avenue, London, SE4. Near Ladywell Station
and Crofton Park Stations.
(mailto:mail@lewishamconcertband.co.uk)
Friendly band, good standard, rehearses and performs private and public concerts all year round in London and South East. Fantastic range of music in
band library. Admission by committee vetting and audition. Grade 8 plus. Founded 1967, Radio 2 & 3 broadcasts, won T.V. Times National Band
contest. For further details check our website address. To come to a trial rehearsal contact us via our email address on the left
situation vacant
The Linden Wind

Sally Aucken
Orchestra
(http://www.lindenwindorchestra.org.uk)
Tuesdays, 8:00 - 10:00 at St Mark's Church

Hall, Church Hill Rd., Surbiton KT6 4LS
(mailto:lindenwindorchestra@gmail.com)Enquiries
through website or by email
We are a thriving band that plays good music to a high standard. We are continually expanding our repertoire and aim to give several concerts each
year. We come from all walks of life and our playing ability ranges from around Grade 8 to semi-professional standard. We welcome players of any age
who are of about this standard. If you are interested, please come along to one of our Tuesday rehearsals. The rehearsal venue is approximately 5
minutes walk from Surbiton main line station, and there is o street parking available. Please bring your own stand. We currently have vacancies for
oboe, bassoon, trombone, tuba and percussion.
The London Amateur

Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Cohen
Tuesday evenings from work (1800-2030)
Fiona Horrox
Mondays 7.00-9.30; Chelsea
(mailto:steve@londoncharityorchestra.co.uk)Stephen
Bonney
Orchestra probably folded - contact was invalid.

William Carslake
London Charity
Simon Kodurand
Orchestra
(http://www.londoncharityorchestra.co.uk/)
Performs at St Johns Smith Square in aid of charity. High standard orchestra of music students/graduates and strong amateur players. New players
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welcome (must be Grade 8+) in all departments.

Pablo Urbina
London City Orchestra

(http://www.londoncityorchestra.com)
St Botolph's-without-Aldersgate, close to both

Barbican and St. Paul's tube stations. Monday
evenings 7-9.30pm
(mailto:info@londoncityorchestra.com)Ben
Woodbine-Craft
Formed in 2013, the London City Orchestra is a friendly, committee-led ensemble that plays a diverse range of music to an exceptional standard. We
welcome all musicians Grade 8+, and are happy to hear from applicants for any section. We also run a Professional Development Programme that
allows music students to lead a section for a season or more, with the guidance and support of the conductor and team.
Guest conductors
London College of
Music Sinfonia
(http://www.tvu.ac.uk/sinfonia)
Thames Valley University - St Marys Road

Campus; Ealing, W5; Wednesdays during term
time and intensively during build up to concert,
plus Intensive Orchestral Weekends
(mailto:lcmjoinin@uwl.ac.uk)Esther
Sheridan
Community based orchestra comprising LCM, Thames Valley University and other HE students, and keen amateur players (Ideally Grade 8+) and with a
focus on training for LCM Students. All instrumentalists welcome!
London Consorts of
Winds
(http://londonconsortsofwinds.org.uk/)
Wednesdays in Herne Hill, SE24
(mailto:alan.taylor@dpmail.co.uk)Alan
Taylor
A group of 3 wind chamber ensembles, playing the standard repertoire for groups such as double wind quintets and clarinet choirs, plus arrangements
of early music and newly composed music. The ensembles perform together.
London Contemporary
Chamber Orchestra
(http://www.lcco.org.uk)
Alan Taylor
Saturdays in Herne Hill, SE24
(mailto:alan.taylor@dpmail.co.uk)Alan
Taylor
A chamber orchestra rehearsing and performing contemporary music, working with composers on the development of their pieces. Rehearsals and
workshops every couple of months. Looking for more string players.
London Doctors
Orchestra & Choir
(http://www.londondoc.org.uk/)
Monthly - Reynolds Building, St Dunstans Road,

W6 8RP
(mailto:info@londondoc.org.uk)Via
website or email
The London Doctors Orchestra and Choir is an exciting new ensemble set up by a small group of West London doctors who were keen to keep their
musical interests going well beyond university. Our members range from junior doctors through to consultants, other healthcare sta and even some
vets. Rehearsals are kept relaxed and sociable, the perfect opportunity to meet some new friendly people and held monthly to help fit in around
everyone's busy working lives, with concerts planned every six months. We are always looking for new members for both the choir and orchestra,
regardless of previous experience.
Dario Peluso
London Euphonia
Orchestra NEW
(http://www.londoneuphonia.com/)
Mostly on Tuesday evenings (check website)

from 7 to 9pm in St Sepulchre-withoutNewgate, EC1A 2DQ
(mailto:info@londoneuphonia.com)Dario
Peluso
(mailto:info@londoneuphonia.com)Celia
Talbot
The London Euphonia is a new orchestra based in the City of London. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated amateur musicians (around grade
8) to join us for the exciting opportunity to play some wonderful music together and contribute with creative (and social!) ideas. As a new ensemble, the
more exciting ideas we come up with, the better!
The London Gay

Symphonic Winds (LGSW)
(http://www.lgsw.org.uk/)
Tom Briers
Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm in Pimlico
(mailto:enquiries@lgsw.org.uk)Erik
Tomlin 07595 622 653
Associated with the London Gay Symphony Orchestra, the LGSW is London's only symphonic wind band for and from the LGBT communities in
London. Brass, wind and percussion players are always welcome to join us in a safe , supportive and fun environment, where sexuality is not an issue.
London Gay Symphony

Orchestra
(http://www.lgso.org.uk/)
Christopher Braime
Sunday evenings, Central London
(mailto:chair@lgso.org.uk)Peter
Reynolds 07740 354369
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The London Gay Symphony Orchestra is the only lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender orchestra in the UK. We welcome anyone whatever their
sexuality. We perform 4 or 5 concerts a year in a friendly and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic, player-led orchestra with
lots of innovative ideas.
Gundula Gruen
London Gypsy
Gundula Gruen
Orchestra
(http://www.londongypsyorchestra.co.uk/)
School of Oriental and African Studies,

University of London, Russell Square on
Thursday evenings 7:30 to 9:30
(mailto:evrahevrah@yahoo.co.uk
)Evrah 020 8341-2873
An amateur group of intermediate and advanced players of any instrument who have a passion for Eastern European Gypsy and folk music. New
members always welcome!
London International
Orchestra of Academia
(http://www.lioa.org.uk/)
(mailto:steve@lioa.org.uk
)Stephen Mansfield General
Manager
Dominic Grier and

Robert Tuohy
David Worswick
Founded in 2006 for students of the capital's conservatoires and other suitably able musicians to gain additional orchestral training and performance
experience. Also LIOA was seen as a means of oering high-profile concert events to community audiences in the south London community.
The London Medical

Orchestra
(http://www.lmo.org.uk/)
Jon Hargreaves
Tina Bowles
Walter Sickert Community Centre, Canonbury

Crescent, N1 2FB Tuesdays at 7.15pm
(mailto:info@lmo.org.uk)Netia
Lascelles (secretary) 07713 090546
We're a friendly, long-established amateur orchestra and we rehearse in a convenient venue in Islington, North London. We put on 3 concerts a year in
support of medically related charities. We have professional leads in all the string sections. We currently have room for more strings and low brass.
Paul Hooper
London Metropolitan
Stuart Black
Brass
(http://www.londonmetropolitanbrass.com)
Fridays 7:45-9:45pm at Muswell Hill Methodist

Church, 28 Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, N10 1PP
(mailto:bandmanager@londonmetropolitanbrass.com)
Boulton
London Metropolitan Brass is a new brass band, based in North London. We are always on the lookout for more players, whether experienced or
coming back to playing after a break. If you don't currently play a brass instrument but would like to learn, we have a beginners band where we can
teach you free-of-charge.
Lev Parikian
The London Phoenix

Adrian Garratt
Orchestra
(http://www.phoenixorchestra.org/)
Monday 6.35-8.45pm at St Thomas More

School, Cadogan Street, London
(mailto:levparikian@mac.com)Lev
Parikian
(mailto:alangrant1000@gmail.com)Alan
Grant
Run by The Insurance Orchestral Society. We welcome new members, and in particular would like to hear from string players.
n/a
London Piano Circle

n/a
(http://londonpianocircle.com)
various activities throughout London
(mailto:info@londonpianocircle.com
)
The London Piano Circle is a members' organisation of proficient non-professional pianists, which organises small informal playing gatherings in some
members' homes, concerts and master classes. It was founded in June 1994 by Andrew Cockburn and Elizabeth Gundrey. Subscriptions are 25 per
year and members receive newsletters three times a year, in September, December and May, giving details of the Circle's events and articles and
information for members.
The London Repertoire

Orchestra
(http://www.lro.org.uk)
Guest conductors
7:00 to 9:30 Wednesday evenings in at St

Josephs Church Hall, Lambs Passage, EC1Y
8LE
(mailto:mail@lro.org.uk)Membership
Secretary
If you love playing in orchestra but get a little bored of repetitive rehearsals then the LRO might be what you are looking for At LRO we play through a
dierent work each week and enjoy making excellent progress during each session. We currently plan one concert per term, usually supporting a
charity. When rehearsing for concerts we dedicate one full LRO session to rehearsing each piece and have a full rehearsal on the day of the concert, so
there is always a large range of works played each term. String players are always welcome..come along and sharpen your sight reading!
Roger Cawkwell
London Saxophone
Choir
(http://www.londonsaxophonechoir.org.uk)
2nd, 3rd and 4th Friday of the month at St

Gabriel's Halls, Glasgow Terrace, Churchill
Gardens, SW1V 3AA, 7:30PM - 10:00PM.
(mailto:londonsaxophones@hotmail.co.uk)Through
website or email
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A group for saxophones only, open to all abilities without audition. We play music written in a wide range of styles and from many dierent eras, from
baroque to modern and jazz, many of which have been specially arranged by our conductor, Roger Cawkwell.
Christopher Cox
The London
Jonathan Lee
Shostakovich Orchestra
(http://www.shostakovich.com)
Full day, the weekend in advance of the concert,

followed by an afternoon rehearsal on the
concert day. St Cyprians Church, Glentworth
Street NW1.
Martin Watts
Currently working through a complete cycle of Shostakovich symphonies. Contact via the web site.
Dorit Lichtenstern
London String Players

(http://www.londonstringplayers.co.uk/)
Weekly chamber music sessions during term

time, Finchley Central
(mailto:dorit1.lichtenstern@gmail.com)Dorit
Lichtenstern 0208346 0559 M:
07790233030
Come and play string quartets, quintets sextet etc. in a friendly environment, with exciting opportunities to improve your playing and ensemble skills.
The new London String Players provides opportunities for amateur and semi-professional musicians to meet and play in a friendly and non pressurised
environment.
Simon Hewitt Jones
London Violin
Orchestra
(http://www.londonviolinorchestra.org/)
Saturday in term time from 4.30pm (usually in

Pimlico, SW1 but it occasionally changes).
(mailto:support@violinschool.org)ViolinSchool
020 3051 0080
A mixed-level string orchestra (violin, viola, cello, bass) that performs a wide range of classical and contemporary music. Violinists welcome at Beginner,
Intermediate or Advanced level (Cello/Bass Intermediate and above). Open to members and non-members. Concerts three times a year at the St James
Theatre in Victoria, London.
London Youth
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.lyso.webs.com)
Ben Glassberg
Elaine Ambridge
Approximately 3 concerts per year, with 3/4

rehearsals in the fortnight leading up to it
(usually weekends, or one Friday evening)
(mailto:lyso.mus@gmail.com)Ben
Glassberg 07596455546
We are a new, young orchestra raising money for a variety of dierent charities, nominated by members of both the committee and the orchestra,
playing adventurous music, with a combination of keen amateurs and college students. Current plans include Holst's The Planets, Berlioz's Symphonie
Fantastique and 3 of the Stravinsky Ballet Russes. Rehearsal/concert venue varies from concert to concert.. We are always looking for new players
(preferably no older than Uni/Music College students), especially in the string department!
Lucas Wind Ensemble
Peter Lutton
Jonathan Grover
alternate Wednesday evenings from 8pm-10pm

in Surbiton, KT5
(mailto:jongro@tiscali.co.uk)Jonathan
Grover
The Lucas Wind Ensemble is a friendly, relaxed group of wind players (plus horns, double bass and conductor), established in 1969. We perform 3
concerts per year in the local area and mainly play western classical music, including pieces composed specially for us. Please contact us to find out
about current vacancies/deps. Grade 8+ standard
Malden Centre Orchestra
Paolo Buttaboni
Thursday from 10.00am - 12.00noon in term

time
(mailto:pbuttaboni@yahoo.co.uk)Paolo
Buttaboni
Passionate about music? The Malden Centre Orchestra oers an exciting, unique opportunity to play the great symphonic music in a friendly group of
players under the leading of a professional conductor: come and enjoy playing a wide variety of pieces selected from the orchestral repertoire, ranging
from classical to light music, and including overtures, symphonies, ballet music, concertos, and suites from musical shows. Join us for another
successful season of music making: rehearsals are held at the Malden Centre every Thursday morning during school terms and we perform a major
concert every year for Christmas. There is no formal audition and we welcome players of all talents and ages.
The Marlowe Ensemble
Malcolm Youngs
Jim Kelly
Wednesday evenings - 7:30pm. West Lodge

School, Station Road, Sidcup
(mailto:shyoungs@yahoo.co.uk)Malcolm
Youngs
This orchestra is an amateur group which meets weekly at West Lodge School in Station Road, Sidcup. We play a wide variety of light orchestral music.
The playing is mainly for our own pleasure with an occasional public performance. The atmosphere at our rehearsals is friendly and informal.
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Nick Coote
Friday 8.30pm-10pm Mary Ward Centre, 42
Mary Ward Orchestra
Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AQ
(http://www.marywardcentre.ac.uk/course/chamberorchestra)
(mailto:ntcoote@gmail.com)Nick
Coote
A String Orchestra which meets at the Mary Ward Centre as part of the Mary Ward String Workshop. Friendly group, short performance at end of term
but also lots of sight reading. Minimum Grade 5.
Meridian Sinfonia
Ben Rous
Sundays at 7-9pm at St Nicholas Church,

Deptford Green, London SE8 3DQ.
(mailto:meridian_sinfonia@yahoo.co.uk)Ben
Rous (07905 381931)
Mike Jeerson (0207 3680115)
The Meridian Sinfonia was formed 2004. We are looking for players of around grade 8 standard (and above), and currently have vacancies in most
sections. Please get in touch with Ben or Mike if you are interested in joining.
Middlesex Yeomanry
Concert Band
(http://mycb.org.uk/)
Michael Robinson
Sundays 10-12, Whitehouse Center, 45 The

Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RN
(mailto:rhughes1@hotmail.co.uk)Rhys
Hughes
An Amateur concert band that welcomes all. We have a long history of music and perform regularly throughout the area every year.
Monday Afternoon Strings
Michael Newman
Heather Hall
2pm - 4pm, every Monday in term time,

Christchurch, Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH.
Michael Newman 01622 743834

Heather Hall 020 8650 3349
For anyone lacking experience or confidence we provide an excellent introduction to playing in a string orchestra, and, for those more familiar with
playing 'under the baton', there is the pleasure of exploring the repertoire in a friendly, informal atmosphere, with expert professional guidance. Music is
selected according to the average ability level and we suggest a minimum of grade IV to gain maximum benefit and enjoyment. String players of any
age can be assured of a warm welcome - we need you all!
Charles Peebles
Morley Chamber
Catherine Clarke
Orchestra
(http://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/mco/)
Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1,

near Lambeth North Tube or Waterloo. Thursday
Evenings 19.00 to 21.30.
(mailto:music@morleycollege.ac.uk)Music
Secretary 020 7450 1838
High standard, medium sized repertoire orchestra; with a distinguished pedigree (previous conductors include Holst and Tippett). Oers a unique
opportunity for skilled instrumentalists to significantly broaden their knowledge of the rich smaller orchestral literature with its main focus on broadening
players' sight reading techniques and musicianship. Will explore a wide variety of compositions by following an in depth fortnightly rotation of
challenging works from the 18th century to modern times. Vacancies for Grade 8+ violins and violas and basses, and enquiries always welcome from
wind players. Occasional concerts.
Morley College
Conductors' Orchestra
Paul Sarcich (tutor)

Derek West
2-5 Saturdays term time. At Morley College, 61

Westminster Bridge Rd. SE1 7HT. Underground:
Lambeth North
(mailto:tom.whitehouse@blueyonder.co.uk)Tom
Whitehouse 02072516339
07702841896
This orchestra is conducted by dierent trainee conductors. From the Morley Conducting Course and plays dierent pieces each week. E.g. An
overture and a symphony. It's free, friendly, great sight-reading practice; no pressure on players. Great experience of playing excellent works straight
through. Just turn up any week. Strings always needed. Brass and woodwind please phone to check.
Morley Wind
Shea Lolin
Morley College, Westminster Bridge Road,

London SE1 7HT. Friday 5.30pm to 7.30pm
during term time
Morley College (Enrolment Line)

020 7450 1889
Vacancies in all wind, brass and percussion departments for this new ensemble to be run by Morley College.
Keith Bramich
The Mornington
Elizabeth Binks
Sinfonia
(http://www.morningtonsinfonia.org.uk/)
Thursday 7.45 - 9.45 pm in the Church Hall of

Our Lady Help of Christians on the corner of
Lady Margarets Road and Falklands Road, NW5
(mailto:joinusnow@morningtonsinfonia.org.uk)Keith
Bramich 0208 840 1654
Tom Whitehouse 0207 251 6339 or
07702 841896
We would welcome all string and brass players and some woodwind players. Our standard is particularly suitable for intermediate players. No audition
required - if you like us, we'll like you! Specific Vacancies for 2nd OBOE, 2nd BASSOON ,2nd TRUMPET, 2nd HORN, and TIMPANI and ALL STRINGS .
Mottingham Village
Concert Band NEW
Leslie Lake
Weekly during school term times only on

Wednesday evenings 8pm - 10pm at The
(mailto:mvconcertband@gmail.com)Tony
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Maryfield Hall, 73 Leysdown Road, Mottingham

SE9 4UB
Mahoney
MVCB is a wind band based in Mottingham, SE London which performs a wide selection of music for indoor and outdoor concerts and events. We
have an extensive library and pad selections are changed every term or for specific occasions. Please see our website for a selection of previous
concert programmes.
The Nelson Orchestra
Adam Pounds
David Richmond
19:30 Thursday
Andrew Duncan
Sunday mornings, Kingswood Village Club.

Brighton Road, Surrey
The New London

Concert Band
(http://www.newlondonconcertband.org.uk/)
(mailto:info@newlondonconcertband.org.uk)Andrew
01483 416718
This friendly wind band is keen to recruit more players especially, oboe, bassoon, brass (including French horns) and percussion. Please email us or
contact us through our website.
New Redbridge Wind

Orchestra
(http://www.nrwo.co.uk)
Miles Harwood
Thursdays from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. at John

Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Barkingside,
Ilford, Essex IG6 2LJ
(mailto:milesharwood@aol.com)Miles
Harwood 02085054329
A community wind band established in 1996. New members welcome (minimum standard Grade VI), especially tenor saxophones, trombones and
tubas.
William Carslake
Nonesuch Orchestra
Jennifer Thorn
(http://nonesuchorchestra.wordpress.com)
Thursday mornings in term-time from 10.1512.15 at the London Interfaith Centre, NW6
6RG.
(mailto:deborah.behrman@gmail.com)Deborah
Behrman
(mailto:bearst@aspects.net)Harold
Miller
String orchestra giving public concerts but also with an outreach programme primarily involving school visits.
various
North Downs Sinfonia

Sylvia Seaton
(http://www.northdownssinfonia.com)
1st Sunday of the month, Tatsfield
(mailto:mail@northdownssinfonia.com)Peter
Maynard
(mailto:andrewjcharber@gmail.com)Andrew
Harber
NDS is a thriving Symphony Orchestra based in the village of Tatsfield on the Kent/Surrey border, noted for its high musical standards and friendliness.
We play 2 concerts a year to large and enthusiastic audiences under dierent conductors each season. We welcome new players, especially strings,
grade 7/8+, please mail us or refer to our website for more details. Hope to see you soon!
Paul Williams Mmus
NLB Southgate Concert PGCE

Band
(http://www.fourhillsmusic.co.uk/)
Fridays 8pm-10pm, Oakwood Baptist Church,

Merrivale, Southgate, London N14 4TE
(mailto:martyn.stogden@yahoo.co.uk)Martyn
Stogden - 020 8366 0657
Aims of ensemble: to provide a top quality symphonic wind band for our North London community, encouraging lapsed players and mature learners to
develop their playing skills and musical enjoyment and to bring through a new generation of players. Regular performances. Suitable for brass and wind
players, and including percussion, string bass and piano.
North London Morning

Orchestra
Harry Susans
Betty Bliss
Every Wednesday morning from 10.00-12.00am

at The Scout Hut - opposite The Jolly Farmers
pub, Slades Hill Enfield
(mailto:ecg.savage@virgin.net)Eric
Savage 020 8367 3169
Joyce Beltram 020-84461729
A friendly orchestra which plays a wide range of light and classical music simply for pleasure. Vacancies for 2 flutes and 2 oboes. No auditions ! Also
vacancy for double bass player - double bass available on loan.
Chris Bearman
North London People's Julie Wood

Orchestra
(http://www.fourhillsmusic.co.uk)
Between 7.45pm and 9.30pm each Thursday at

Oakwood Baptist Church, Merrivale, Southgate,
N14 4TE
(mailto:martyn.stogden@yahoo.co.uk)Martyn
Stogden 020 8366 0657
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Aims of orchestra: to provide a top quality amateur orchestra for our North London community, encouraging lapsed players and mature learners to
develop their playing skills and musical enjoyment and to bring through a new generation of players. Regular performances.
The North London

Philharmonia
North London Sinfonia

(http://www.nlsinfonia.org)
Ron Rappoport
Robert Masarachi
Tuesday eves, Golders Green Parish Church,

North End Rd. London NW11
Ron Rappoport 020 8346-8645
Owen Leech
Marina Solarek
Monday night 7:30 - 9:30, Trinity Church Centre,

Nether Street, North Finchley, N12 7NN
(mailto:owen@owenleech.com)Owen
Leech
(mailto:nlsinfonia@gmail.com
)Lisa Hughes (chair)
We are a friendly and adventurous orchestra with a particular flair for interesting and unusual programming. Open to amateur and professional
musicians, we do not hold auditions - though new wind and brass players may play on a trial basis if there is competition for a place. We play under the
guidance of a professional conductor, leader and principal cello. We have vacancies at present for a bassoonist, strings of all types (particularly violins),
and brass of all types. Please make contact via the links here or through our website.
The North London

Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.nlso.org.uk/)
David Lardi
Tina Bowles
United Reformed Church, Ferme Park

Road/Weston Park, London N8 Mondays 7.3010.00pm
(mailto:secretary@nlso.org.uk)Contact
for new members
Friendly but hard-working orchestra giving five concerts a year in Palmers Green, North London. Vacancies exist in some sections and the orchestra
also operates deputy and waiting lists. View our website for more information including concerts planned for the current season
Northwood Volunteer
Band
Adrian Breen
Mon & Wed evening 8 - 10pm at Northwood

Headquarters, Sandy Lane
(mailto:northwoodbandy@hotmail.co.uk)Adrian
Breen
A versatile and hard-working Concert Band, performing regularly at a wide range of venues in both the surrounding area as well as in Central London.
The repertoire is both challenging as well as fun and includes popular tunes, big band/swing, orchestral transcriptions right through to modern day
symphonic wind band compositions. We rehearse in a new purpose built facility and all equipment is available to loan if required. As well as the musical
aspect the band also enjoys a sociable side away from the stand. All enquiries are always welcome.
Brian Cox
Norwood Wind
Ensemble
(http://www.norwoodwind.com)
Twice a month on Sunday afternoons in

Addington Village, near Croydon.
(mailto:sarah.e.cox@blueyonder.co.uk)Sarah
Cox
We are a friendly concert band who enjoy producing good music to the best of our ability. If you share our ambition and play a wind, brass or
percussion instrument to grade 5 standard or above we would love to hear from you.
Maurice Pritchard
Noteworthy Wind
Ensemble
(http://www.noteworthies.co.uk)
Thursday evening 7.30 to 9.30 at SCOLA in

Sutton.
(mailto:jgeranium@yahoo.com)Janet
James 020 83371100
We are a group of approximately 22 enthusiastic amateur clarinet and flute players - but we would welcome the addition more players, and also of other
wind instrumentalists e.g. oboes, bassoons. We accommodate players from a wide range of abilities, and enjoyment is the object of our meetings.
Every other Monday evening at Christ Church
URC/Methodist Church, 263 Barry Road, East
Dulwich SE22 0JT, from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.
The Opal Flutes

(http://www.opalflutes.com/)
(mailto:mail@opalflutes.com )
Formed in 2008, Opal Flutes is a friendly South London flute choir based in East Dulwich. We welcome flautists of all ages and abilities - come along
and meet other flautists, make new friends, try an alto or a bass flute, improve your sight-reading and of course get plenty of regular playing!
Chris Hopkins
Orchestra of the City

Rebecca Smith
(http://www.orchestraofthecity.com/)
Usually Tuesday evenings 7pm, St Augustine's,

Queensgate, SW7
(mailto:info@orchestraofthecity.com)General
Enquiries
One of the leading amateur orchestras in London performing 6 concerts per year (2 per term) at venues such as St. John's, Smith Square. For audition
info, please visit our website. High standard - music graduates preferred.
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Stephen Hope
Sundays 12 - 6 about four times a year at St
Orchestra of the 19th
Variable
Paul's United Reformed Church, South Croydon
Century NEW
(http://sites.google.com/site/orchestraofthe19thcentury/home)
(mailto:stephen_hope@btinternet.com)Stephen
Hope
The orchestra is designed to be an eclectic mix of leading professional players and 'professional amateurs', and instrumentalists of grade 8 plus/
diploma standard are warmly invited to contact us - there is NO audition at present. The repertoire explored consists of the large scale symphonic
works of Bruckner, Mahler, Strauss, Elgar, Berlioz etc - pieces not often experienced outside the major symphony orchestras.
Raymond Lewis
Orpington Symphony
Sylvia Seaton
Orchestra
(http://www.orpingtonsymphonyorchestra.co.uk)
7pm Thursdays during term time in Petts Wood
(mailto:medicibaroque@lineone.net)Raymond
Lewis
Alison Cordingley 020 8467 9470
Orpington Symphony Orchestra is now in its 66th season. We rehearse weekly in term time, and perform three concerts a year. We have vacancies in
the string sections, get in touch to find out more.
Stephanie Reeve,
Palace Band
David Morris and
(http://www.palaceband.org.uk)
George Sleightholme
Alternate Sunday mornings 10am-1pm, CUFOS,

The Old Station, Top of The Avenue, London
N10 2QE
(mailto:carolinefranklyn@gmail.com)Caroline
Franklyn
The Palace Band is a large wind ensemble (flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, soprano/alto/tenor/baritone saxophones, bass clarinet, bassoon and French
horn) for adults of intermediate standard. There are no auditions, and the band has a relaxed and open ethos.
Philharmonia Britannica
(http://www.ph-br.co.uk/)
Peter Fender
Brian Lloyd Wilson
Meet for just a few rehearsals close to each

concert - Thursday eves and one Sunday.
(mailto:info@ph-br.co.uk)Peter
Fender
London's most adventurous amateur orchestra! We look to interest the reluctant concert goer by working with dierent art forms and removing some of
the highbrow nature of classical concerts. We play music from the Baroque up to today. Amateurs & students of good standard sought. Professional
leader. See website for more details
Chris McGinity
Phoenix Concert Band

(http://www.phoenixconcertband.co.uk)
Thursdays 20:00 to 22:00 Christ Church,

Watling Street, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7JJ
(mailto:chris.mcginity@ukf.net)Chris
McGinity 020 8364-9862 or 07901972855
The Phoenix Concert Band aims to set high standards in its performances, giving playing opportunities to musicians at the upper end of ability. Players
are generally minimum Grade 6 - some well above - so do call if you would like to come along. We don't audition, we'd rather you came along for a few
rehearsals to see how it goes.
Brian Cox
Phoenix Concert
Brian Glixman
Band NEW
(http://www.phoenixband.org.uk)
Sutton College, Central Sutton, 7:15pm on

Friday evenings in term time
(mailto:basil@
notary.co.uk)Basil Preuveneers
We are a concert wind band consisting of adult learner musicians. We need a trumpeter for Autumn term
Patrick Massey
The Pico Players

TBC
(http://www.thepicoplayers.org)
Mondays 7:30-9:30pm, London, between

Victoria and Kennington
(mailto:thepicoplayers@gmail.com)Rosie
Wintour 07793 502694
For those that have played to Grade 8 standard and wish to pick up their instruments again and make beautiful music! Classical orchestral repertoire.
Current vacancies for strings and some brass. Subs of 40 a term.
William Church
The Portobello
George Mattar
Orchestra
(http://www.theportobelloorchestra.co.uk/)
Lancaster Road Methodist Church, London

W11 on Mondays 19:30- 21:30.
Duncan Gillies via website
Friendly orchestra that meets weekly in term time and gives 3 public performances a year. Vacancies particularly for strings, horns and trombones. See
website for more details.
Putney & Wandsworth

Brass Band
Sam Topp & Ben

Knight
Wednesday evenings at Granard School in

Putney, SW15 6XA
(mailto:martyn@fourhillsltd.com)Martyn
Stogden - 020 8366 0657
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If you live in the Putney and Wandsworth area, play a brass instrument and might be interested in joining SW15's famous town band, please get in
touch as we are currently recruiting. Putney & Wandsworth Brass Band is a professionally-coached ensemble, rehearsing on Wednesday evenings in
SW15. We are part of the unique North London Brass Network, a family of bands in four London Boroughs totalling around 100 players. We equally
welcome experienced players, those returning to brass playing after a break and learners of all ages and backgrounds. We teach and develop valuable
musical skills and give players opportunity to rehearse and perform at some of London's most prestigious locations and events.
John Beswick
The Redhill Sinfonia

David Burton
(http://www.redhillsinfonia.org.uk/)
Monday evenings at 7:30 at Holy Trinity Church,

Carlton Road, Redhill
(mailto:info@redhillsinfonia.org.uk)
To join the orchestra, your playing needs to be of a minimum grade 8 standard for all instruments. You must have relevant experience. We do not
currently have any vacancies for woodwind players, but operate a waiting list where appropriate.
The Rehearsal
Orchestra
(http://www.rehearsalorchestra.org)
Levon Parikian
Edmund Reid
Weekend courses in London; annual week-long

course at the Edinburgh Festival
(mailto:admin@rehearsalorchestra.org)Anne-Marie Norman
020 7820 9994
Join us for rewarding weekends of intensive rehearsal of large-scale symphonic repertoire in central London, plus a week-long residential course during
the Edinburgh Festival, with professional conductors and string section principals. Each course ends with an open rehearsal/play-through. Players
should be grade 8-plus and competent sight-readers.
Philip Hesketh
The Richmond
Jennifer Thorn
Orchestra
(http://www.richmondorchestra.org.uk)
Wednesdays, 7.30 to 10.00 pm at The Queens

Primary School, Cumberland Kew, TW9 3HJ
(mailto:chair@richmondorchestra.org.uk)via
website
The Richmond Orchestra is a full-size non-professional orchestra playing 3 main concerts a year in the centre of Richmond; plus a Children's concert
with primary school participation; plus other sessions and events including workshops for young soloists and composers, fund raising and events with
charity partners. Repertoire chosen to include playable post-19th Century composers (e.g. Prt, Barber, Shostakovich, Stravinsky) and a good mix of
works involving large forces (e.g. Mahler, Elgar, Tchaikovsky) and smaller from the Classical and Baroque.
Tom Higgins
Richmond Symphonic
Concert Band
(http://www.richmondscband.org.uk/)
Wednesdays 7:45pm to 10pm. The Baptist's

Church Hall, Duke Street Church, Duke Street,
Richmond Upon Thames, TW9 1HP
(mailto:richmondscb@hotmail.co.uk)Andy
Cankett 07985 279917
(mailto:richmondscb@hotmail.co.uk)Emma
Lizzi
We are an enthusiastic and exciting new Concert Band (started March 2010) based in Richmond, London. We aim to be of a highest calibre (roughly
Grade 8 minimum) and want to recruit musicians who are going to be regular and committed players. We are especially looking to recruit French Horns,
Trombones, Euphonium and Percussion as well as most other instruments. Please e-mail or call us for an informal discussion.
Miles Harwood
Roding Players
Martin Forsdyke
Orchestra
(http://www.rodingplayers.co.uk)
Mondays 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm, Roding Valley

High School, Loughton, Essex
(mailto:milesharwood@aol.com)Miles
Harwood 02085054329
(mailto:stu74@talk21.com)Stuart
Wright
All standards welcome - no entrance audition so ideal for near beginners and 'rusty' players to improve and gain confidence in a relaxed and friendly
orchestra. We hold 3 concerts a year in Loughton and have a varied interesting programme of music.
Wednesday afternoons, 1.30-3.30 in term time,
at Roehampton University SW15
The Roehampton
Orchestra
(mailto:music@roehampton.ac.uk)020
8392 3432
We are a friendly amateur orchestra playing a wide variety of repertoire. We are currently seeking players of all instruments.
Peter Stockdale
The Royal Air Forces

Association Presidents
Band
(http://www.rafapbmusic.org/)
RAF Uxbridge, Mondays 7.30 to 9.30
Brian Hoare 01753 654113

Karen Sutton 01895-811391 Dave
Thompson 01895-464916
Vacancy for an experienced solo/lead flute player. We will also consider other instrumentalists of Grade 6 and above.
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Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham
The Royal Holloway

Sinfonietta
(http://www.rhul.ac.uk/music/performanceandensembles/orchestras.aspx)
(mailto:sue.geddes@rhul.ac.uk)Sue
Geddes 01784 443853
The Sinfonietta gives two concerts each year at Royal Holloway and also performs at venues in London and elsewhere in the UK. Its programme
features contemporary music by established and emerging composers and regularly features the music of Royal Holloway composers. Entry by
audition.
Robert Max / Levon
Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham
The Royal Holloway

Parikian
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.rhul.ac.uk/music/performanceandensembles/orchestras.aspx)
(mailto:sue.geddes@rhul.ac.uk)Sue
Geddes 01784 443853
The Symphony Orchestra gives three concerts each year - two in the Windsor Auditorium at Royal Holloway and one at St. John's, Smith Square in
London - and recent tours took them to Germany and Holland. Like the Sinfonietta, outside players can apply to join.
Orlando Jopling /
Royal Orchestral
William Carslake /
Society
Adrian Brown
(http://www.royalorchestralsociety.org.uk/)
4/5 rehearsals held 2 weeks before each

concert
(mailto:fw@wit.ch )Franziska
Willers (Hon. Secretary)
Nicola Ihnatowicz
Mixture of professional & excellent amateur players plus music college students wanting orchestral experience. 3 concerts per year in Cadogan Hall or
St John's Smith Square, plus family concerts in smaller venues. Join us for a concert to try us out. You do not have to sign up to all the concerts in one
season. Recent soloists include Alina Ibragimova, Thomas Gould, Lawrence Power, Kristine Balanas, Piers Lane and Benjamin Grosvenor. Complete
Mahler cycle starting 2014 and leading up to the orchestra's 150 anniversary in 2023.
Various guest
Rehearsals are held 2-3 weeks before each

concert
(mailto:contact@salomon.org.uk)
Dr James Ross
St Barnabas Church Hall, Rushet Lane, St

Paul's Cray. Every Thursday 7.30-10 from
September - early July.
(mailto:info@sidcupsymphony.org.uk)Dave
or Hazel Burnie 020 8850 1170
The Salomon Orchestra conductors

(http://www.salomonorchestra.org/)
Anna Ritchie
Sidcup Symphony
Orchestra
(http://www.sidcupsymphony.org.uk/)
5 subscription concerts per year, including some joint concerts with Blackheath Choir. We are seeking to recruit more upper strings and brass players.
Tom Hammond
Sinfonia Tamesa
Michelle Wright
(http://www.sinfoniatamesa.org.uk)
3 concerts a year, Wednesday evening

rehearsals for 2 months prior to each. South
Bank (Waterloo)
(mailto:u.sagar.03@cantab.net)Ursula
Sagar 07903 769221
Very high standard, young and vibrant symphony orchestra comprising semi-professionals, music graduates and skilled amateurs (grade 8+), based in
Waterloo. We pride ourselves not only on our highly polished performances but also our extremely friendly ethos. 3 concerts a year, plus an exciting
variety of projects and collaborations with top upcoming soloists, new composers and (summer 08) celebrity training sessions for upcoming BBC series
'Maestro' (please apply April 08). New players, particularly strings, welcome on a trial basis - no auditions required.
The Slough
(http://www.sloughphil.org)
David Wilson
Marilyn Vanryne
Orchestra: Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:45 Choir:

Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 Burnham Grammar
School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham SL1 7HG
Orchestra: Steve Cossins 01494

815255
Choir: Mike Quincey 07500 668812
Well established part of the community for over 70 years. 5 High quality concerts per year (September - May). Orchestra welcomes experienced
players, particularly violas, cellos, double basses and trombones. Chorus welcomes all-comers and also oers group singing lessons with specialist
vocal tutor.
Play without one
South Circular
George Mattar
Orchestra - SCOre
(http://www.southcircularorchestra.co.uk/)
Intensive before concerts
(mailto:ianschown@btinternet.com)Ian
Chown
New south London chamber orchestra to concentrate, initially at least, on Eighteenth Century music
South East London

Folk Orchestra NEW
Richard Jones
Meet Saturday mornings 10.30 to 12.30 in

Forest Hill SE23
(mailto:chipperfieldjones@gmail.com)Richard
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(http://www.selfolk.co.uk/)
Jones 02084645920
South East London Folk Orchestra open to all acoustic instruments. All standards welcome. We play folk music from the UK and beyond, learning by
ear or from music. We perform at community gigs on a regular basis. 5 per session. Under 16s are free.
David Smith
Thursdays at 7.30pm in Beckenham. We meet
South East London

Alan Titherington
for c.5 rehearsals in a block leading up to
Orchestra
concerts, with the occasional weekend
(http://southeastlondonorchestra.wordpress.com/)
(mailto:seorchestra@gmail.com)Charlotte
Wooley (membership)
rehearsal
Formed in April 2012, this new orchestra is ideal for musicians who live in and around the areas of Beckenham, Bromley, Catford, Croydon, Crystal
Palace, Elmers End, Forest Hill, Norwood, Penge and Sydenham. Growing fast and welcoming enquiries from all orchestral players.
Tony Ryan
South London Concert

Band
(http://www.southlondonconcertband.org.uk/)
Tuesdays 1930 to 2130 (term-time) Acacia

Intergenerational Centre, Streatham
(mailto:info@southlondonconcertband.org.uk)Helena
Goldberg
(mailto:info@southlondonconcertband.org.uk)Sue
Redsull
Friendly group of brass and woodwind players playing at a variety of venues and events during the year
Julian Williamson
South London String

Orchestra
(http://www.southlondonstrings.org.uk/)
Chatsworth Baptist Church, Chatsworth Way,

(Near Tulse Hill) SE27. Friday Mornings, 10.30 to
12.30
(mailto:mike@barrett.uk.com)Mike
Barrett
No audition are held and retired professionals as well as keen improvers are equally happy! We play Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century
music, and give a concert before Xmas and one in the summer. We are a friendly group and would be very pleased to see any new members.
Bob Bridges
South London
Symphonic Winds
(http://www.southwarkconcertband.org.uk)
8 to 10pm on Thursdays, at St Matthew's

Church, Lilford Road, Camberwell, SE5 9BX
(mailto:southwarkconcertband.intranet@gmail.com)
A lively and growing concert band, performing two major concerts a year, and numerous outdoor and charitable events. Entry without audition, though
subject to places being available
Adrian Brown
Southgate Symphony
Angela Hunt
Orchestra
(http://www.southgatesymphony.co.uk)
10 per season at Walker School, Waterfall Road,

Southgate, London, N14 7JN. All Wednesdays
between 7.30pm and 9.45pm.
(mailto:contactus@southgatesymphony.co.uk)Margery
Dey (Secretary)
Has provided opportunities for people to hear and make music since 1961. The Orchestra welcomes all musicians of Grade 6 or above. Each season is
tied in with school terms and culminates in a live concert at dierent venues around Enfield, often featuring concerti played by guest soloists.
Robert Hodge
Stoneleigh Youth
Orchestra
(http://www.stoneleighyouthorchestra.org.uk)
St Paul's Community Centre, Inner Park Road,

Wimbledon SW19 6ED on Sunday afternoons
during school terms
(mailto:julian_hardwick@hotmail.com)Julian
Hardwick 07887 442489
Now in its 70th season, Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra caters for talented young musicians aged 8 to 18 in South-West London and Surrey. We have a
Training Orchestra for grades 4-6 and a Main Orchestra for grades 6-8 and perform 3 concerts a year at leading London venues as well as undertaking
an annual Tour in July. Auditions in September, January and April.
Victor Jacob
Streatham St. Bart's

Mario Basilisco
Chamber Orchestra
(http://www.stbartholomewsorchestra.co.uk/)
St Bartholomew's Church Hall, Ellison Road,

Streatham, London, SW16 5DE, Every Monday,
8 to 10 pm
(mailto:assmanos@tiscali.co.uk)Alison
Manolopoulos 0208 7711388
Founded in 1973, we are a friendly amateur chamber orchestra playing mostly classical repertoire plus the occasional premire. We play 3-4 charity
concerts each year, mostly in South London churches. Although there are no formal auditions, the music we play requires Grade 7. New string players
are always welcome, please see our website for wind vacancies.
Martin Pyne
Wednesdays during term time, 19:15 to 21:15
Strodes World Jazz

Band NEW
(http://www.surreycommunity.info/strodesworldjazz/)
(mailto:drumpyne@aol.com)Martin
Pyne 07951 046064
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We play a wide range of jazz music - swing, bebop, latin, funk, township and more. If you play an instrument, and can read simple parts, and fancy
developing your jazz skills you'd be very welcome to join us. The band usually plays a couple of gigs a year, and is open to all ages.
Mark Fitz-Gerald
The Surrey
(http://www.surreyphil.org.uk/)
Tuesday evenings from 7:45 pm until 9:45 pm at

St John's School, Epsom Road, Leatherhead
(mailto:surreyphilharmonic@yahoo.co.uk)Neil
Gilchrist 01372 276949
We are a friendly orchestra and are currently looking for new members to join who are Grade VIII standard or above, and in particular, strings, and
trumpets.
Philip Aslangul
Sutton Symphony
Annmarie McDade
Orchestra
(http://www.suttonsymphonyorchestra.org)
Tuesday evenings at Homefield School, Western

Road, Sutton 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Nigel Stephens 020 8660 2473

Sue White 0208 644 4055
If you have any orchestral experience please come and try us out on Tuesday evening.
Symphonic Wind
Orchestra of North
London (SWON)
(http://www.swon.org.uk/)
Matthew Hardy
7.45-9.45 on Wednesday at Martin Junior

School, Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley N2 9JP
(mailto:contact@swon.org.uk)Secretary
Katherine Stone 07904 330 335
An enthusiastic and friendly wind orchestra. We welcome new players especially brass, percussion and lower woodwind. We perform three concerts a
year.
Tadworth Chamber
Orchestra
Sylvia Houghton
Wednesdays 8-10 pm. Community Centre,

Breech Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth,
KT20 7SN. Chamber and String Orchestra on
alternate weeks.
Sylvia Houghton 020 8337 7302
We are a friendly group and warmly welcome new players especially all strings, horn and oboe. Currently looking for a friendly conductor.
Byung-Yun Yu
Thames Philharmonia
(http://www.thamesphilharmonia.org.uk)
Five Sundays before a concert from 6 to 9 p.m.

The London Full Gospel Church Annex, 28-30
West Barnes Lane, Raynes Park, London SW20
0BP
(mailto:thamesphilharmonia1@gmail.com)Peter
Kaldor 0797 0430 577
A friendly Symphony Orchestra. Gives 3 concerts a year, 1 choral concert and one opera workshop. Concerts are usually at the Landmark Centre
Teddington. 50 only a year membership fee because we keep expenses to a minimum. No one gets paid except the leader and some string players
on concert days if we need any. We often chose unusual 19c. pieces for our pleasure. We should like to hear from experienced amateur musicians
especially from string players.
Simon Ferris
Thames Youth
Orchestra
(http://www.thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk)
Mondays 6:15-8:30pm, Tin Girls' School,

Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PL
(mailto:admin@thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk)Hugo
Fagandini (administrator)
Founded in 2005, the Thames Youth Orchestra oers all orchestral players of Grade 6+ standard a chance to perform rewarding and challenging
repertoire, including at prestigious London venues and on tour in Europe. There will occasionally be an informal audition.
Thameside Clarinet
Choir
(http://www.thameside.org)
Martin Hinckley
St John's Church, New Malden, Kingston,

Surrey / Thursdays 8.00-10.00
(mailto:p.m.hinckley@blueyonder.co.uk)Martin
Hinckley
Fully subscribed Clarinet Choir from Eb to contrabass Meets every Thursday in South West London. Extensive (300+) library. Holds twice yearly Playing
Days with invited guest players. See website for more details
Three Rivers Chamber

Orchestra
(http://www.3rco.org/)
John K. Andrews
Genny Mepham
St. Mary's Church, Rickmansworth, Herts
(mailto:theresa_cory@hotmail.com)Theresa
Cory
(mailto:genny@mepham.org.uk)Genny
Mepham
The Three Rivers Chamber Orchestra is an amateur orchestra of high standard, based in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire presenting 2 - 3 concerts a year
and having fun sight-reading during the odd repertoire day. We welcome new players, especially strings, brass and percussion. Our short preparation
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periods ( 3 - 4 weeks before the concert) will be particularly attractive to music students or those who are unable to commit to regular weekly
rehearsals.
Guest conductors
Trinity Orchestra
Sally Telling
(http://www.trinityorchestra.org.uk/)
Thursday, Friday & Friday in two weeks

preceding concert, Trinity Church, Harrow
(mailto:trinityorchestra@hotmail.co.uk)Michael
Murray
Looking for a few more string players esp. double basses. Grade VIII is the minimum standard. Six concerts plus one or two big choral events a year.
Aim for high quality performances with our Musical Director, regular guest conductors and some of the country's finest soloists.
Twickenham Scratch
Orchestra
Daniel Meyer
We meet a few times a year. This is for grownups and for the fun of spending one evening
playing through some music
(mailto:tim.elliott@virginmedia.co.uk)Tim
Elliott
No performances and no regular commitment. An indicative standard is Grade 5 and above, but we are pretty relaxed. Everybody is welcome - don't
worry if you haven't played for ages or have little experience of orchestral playing.
Lara Acott
A Twist of Flutes NEW

Ellen Hammett
(http://www.atwistofflutes.com)
Thursday evenings, Cardboard Citizens, 77A

Greenfield Road, Whitechapel, London E1 1EJ,
8 weeks a term, 3 terms a year
(mailto:spencer.annie@gmail.com)Annie
Spencer
19:00 Tuesdays, St. Stephen's Church,

Gloucester Road SW7
(mailto:chair@ulso.co.uk )
Come and join London's most entertaining flute choir!
University of London
Symphony Orchestra
(http://ulso.co.uk/)
Daniel Capps +
Matthew Wood
Enrique CarrenRobledo
Founded in 1955, ULSO was established to provide students from the diverse academic backgrounds of the University of London's component
colleges with the opportunity to play together. The orchestra seeks to provide students with the unique opportunity to study and perform some of the
most challenging symphonic repertoire to the highest standard, catering both for those wishing to continue and develop their performance skills whilst
completing degrees in non-musical subjects, as well as attracting members seeking to pursue careers in professional music.
Leigh O'Hara
Every Wednesday. 7.15pm - 9.30pm. St Mary's

Church, Putney Bridge. SW15 1SN
(mailto:wso.info@googlemail.com)Angela
Wilson
Rupert Bond
Michael Bochmann
Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 - first meeting

Autumn 2010
(mailto:richard.mallett@btconnect.com)Richard
Mallett 020 7021 0021
The Wandsworth
Margaret Whittal
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.wandsworthsymphony.org)
Three concerts per year
Water City Festival

Orchestra in a Weekend
Recruiting amateur musicians including string, wind, brass percussion and other instruments. If you live or work in East London, are 15 years old or
over, play to the equivalent of Grade 5 or above then join up NOW! First meeting in Autumn 2010
Edward Kay
Watford Symphony
Rebecca Boyle
Orchestra
(http://www.watfordsymphonyorchestra.co.uk)
Thursday evenings, 8pm at Nascot Wood Junior

School, Watford.
(mailto:wso@btinternet.com)Cathy
Shipman, Secretary 01923 239288
A well established high standard orchestra providing experienced amateurs with an opportunity to make classical music in a friendly environment. We
perform 4 concerts a year at Clarendon Muse, our boutique concert hall. New string players of grade 8 standard welcome.
The group meets most Thursdays between 8:00
Watford Workshop
pm and 9:30 pm at St Oswald's Church Hall,
Orchestra
Malvern Way, Croxley Green nr Watford
(http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/bobwallace/Contact.htm)
Bob Wallace (via Website)

Tony Hunter 01923 836288
We are an intermediate standard for those returning after a gap in music making or those who are less experienced we have players from grade 3 / 4
upwards. We don't perform as such but we have a gathering at the end of Winter and Summer terms to play through to friends and family
West London Sinfonia
Philip Hesketh
Iwona Boesche
Tuesdays 7.30 - 10 at Haven Green Baptist

Church Hall, Haven Green W5
Moira Cyriax, (020) 8997 3540
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(http://www.westlondonsinfonia.org/)
Ambitious and friendly orchestra based in Ealing who perform 6 concerts and a children's concert per year. Players Grade 8+ welcome. We are
particularly interested in hearing from you if you play the violin or trombone. Please see our website for further details.
Robin Wedderburn
West London Strings

(http://www.westlondonstrings.org.uk)
Mondays, St Marys Church, Edith Road, West

Kensington, London W14 9BA
(mailto:metcalfe012@btinternet.com)Sheila
Metcalfe 020 8946 6185
No auditions; Grade 3 upwards welcome. Age 18 to 80+. Music is chosen and arranged to suit the membership. Our main aim is to experience the
enjoyment of working at worthwhile music.
The Westminster
(http://www.wpo.org.uk)
Jonathan Butcher
currently selecting
some Sundays, at King Solomon Academy,

Penfold Street, NW1 6RX
(mailto:chair@wpo.org.uk)Adrian
Wheeler
(mailto:membership@wpo.org.uk)Rachael
Morris
New members welcome, particularly all strings!

Michael Nebe
The Whitehall
Nathaniel Vallois
Orchestra
(http://www.whitehallorchestra.org.uk)
Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm at the BIS building, 1

Victoria St, SW1H 0ET
(mailto:membership@whitehallorchestra.org.uk)Carla
Finesilver
The orchestra provides an excellent opportunity for instrumentalists, particularly in the Civil Service, to rehearse together and perform 3-4 concerts a
year to a high standard, often including 'big' orchestral works that are just fantastic to play. We are keen to welcome new members (you don't have to
be a Civil Servant, but we'd like more of those too) and are are currently looking for trumpets in particular. Vacancies in other sections vary, but all full
sections run a waiting/deps/extras list. No formal auditions are held, but the minimum standard is Grade 7 for Strings and Grade 8+ for wind with
admission by trial rehearsal.
Whitton Wind Orchestra
Claire Richmond
Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road,

Whitton, TW2 6JL. Wednesday evenings in
term-time, 7 to 9 pm.
(mailto:flicjwilliams@gmail.com)Felicity
Williams 020 8977 5842
Friendly supportive rehearsal orchestra, welcomes players of all wind instruments from about Grade 4 standard upwards.
Martin Stuart
Saturdays 10.30-12.30 during school terms, St
Wimbledon Community
James' Church Hall, Martin Way, Morden, SM4
Orchestra
4AR
(http://www.wimbledoncommunityorchestra.org.uk)
(mailto:secretary@wimbledoncommunityorchestra.org.
WCO is a newly formed orchestra of adult amateur musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds and abilities. As a community orchestra we aim to
provide the opportunity for all players whether you are a late-starter, re-starter or beginner to make music in a friendly fun environment. The rehearsals
are relaxed with an emphasis on fun and enjoying the experience of playing in a group environment. New members are always welcome. We don't hold
auditions so just turn up and join in!
The Wimbledon
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.wimso.org.uk)
Robin Browning
Charlotte Edwards
Tuesdays: 7.30pm - 10pm at the Holy Trinity

Primary School, Era Road, SW19 8PW.
(mailto:membership@wimso.org.uk)
Concerts 4 per annum. The orchestra is always interested in hearing from good players who are keen to come to rehearsals regularly. If you are
interested in becoming a playing member of the WSO please contact our Membership Secretary. String players are always needed esp. violists. There
are vacancies for woodwind and Brass occasionally. We are pleased to keep on file contact details of players who would like to be considered and who
could deputise at rehearsals for regular members. We currently have vacancies for Trombone and Tuba Players. If you play either instrument to grade 8
standard and would like to find out more about playing with the WSO, please get in touch.
Philip Gibson
Thursdays 7:45pm - 10pm at Winchmore Hill

Methodist Church, Green Lanes N13 4EP
(mailto:joan_bayliss@talktalk.net)Joan
Bayliss
Leon Gee
Every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.40pm, Dolphin
The Winchmore String

Chris Gundry
Orchestra
(http://www.winchmorestrings.co.uk/)
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The Windsor &

Maidenhead Symphony
Orchestra
(http://www.wmso.org.uk/)
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Liz Greeley
School, Hurst, near Twyford, Berks
(mailto:chair@wmso.org.uk)Frances
Jones
Elaine Foakes
Dedworth Green Baptist Church, 29 Smiths

Lane, Windsor SL4 5PE on Thursdays from 7.00
to 9.00 p.m
(mailto:wco@windsororchestra.org.uk)Elaine
Fowkes 01753 859123
Windsor Community
Orchestra
(http://www.windsororchestra.org.uk/)
A local orchestra for all ages, including children above 9 years old, young people and adults, who meet to learn a wide range of music and perform
together in the community. We welcome players of any grade or ability, but the orchestra is designed for those under grade 5.
Philip Norman
Thursday evening from 7.45-9.45 at Roding

Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton
(mailto:philipnorman@pnms.co.uk)Philip
Norman 0208-519 6491
CB Johnson
Friday evenings (8pm -10.30pm) at Hargrave

Hall, Hargrave Road, Archway, N19 5SP
(mailto:cathmartindale@btinternet.com)Cath
Martindale
The Woodford
Keith Gurry
Symphony Orchestra
(http://www.pnms.co.uk/wso)
WTW Big Band
NEW
A friendly community big band with regular gigs in the North London area
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UK Amateur Orchestras - London (inside the M25)

- entries since 1 Jun 2014

- entries since 1 Jan 2015

Wind band (brass and woodwind)

Rehearsal Venue / Times

Warehouse Waterloo and performance venue, 2

Monday evenings from 8pm - 10.15pm in Upper

All Saints Community Centre, 44 All Saints

All Saints Concert Band Brian Cox

Please contact us to find out about current vacancies.

All Saints String

Meets three times a year for intensive sessions.

London Zone 1, St Botolph's-withoutAldersgate, a 2 min walk from St. Paul's tube.

Wednesdays at 7.30pm in St. Silas with All

The Amadeus Chorus

St Matthew's Church, Church Road, Ashford,

Tuesdays in term time, 7.30 to 9pm at St

UK Amateur Orchestras - London (inside the M25)

Barnes Concert Band

Tuesdays at 7.20 pm, St Richard Reynolds

The Barnet Band

Ian Merryweather 020 8347-9208

The Barnet Symphony

Hendon School, Golders Rise, NW4, 19:45 22:00 Mondays

7 times a term on Monday evenings in

Saturday or Sunday 11am-4pm approximately

Tuesdays 8 -10 pm St Barnabas Church Hall,

Bird College 'Bexley

Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30 pm, term time only

UK Amateur Orchestras - London (inside the M25)

Bird College Light

Wednesday evenings from 8.00 pm until 9.30

Christ Church Hall, 27 Blackfriars Road, SE1

Project based. Contact organisers for details

Particularly looking for first violins, percussion and French horns.

7 pm - 9 pm on Monday evenings at Lumen

Weekend rehearsals in central London venues.

Tuesday evenings, Band Room, Coram's Fields

The Brent Symphony

Wednesday evenings at St Martin's Church,

Thursdays, during term time, 7 - 9.30pm at

UK Amateur Orchestras - London (inside the M25)

Bromley Concert Band

Friday evenings from 8pm to 10pm, Bishop

Mondays from 19:30 to 22:00 at Bishop Justus

Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm Recital Room,

BSV Jazz Band NEW

Thursday evening during term time at

The Bushey Symphony

Tuesdays 19:45-22:00 Bushey Academy,

Kentish Town Congregational Church Hall,

Tuesday evenings, Camden Square, NW1,

Holy Cross Church, Oldfield Lane South

Angela 07502 419599

UK Amateur Orchestras - London (inside the M25)

The Central Band of

Norbury Royal British Legion Club Every

Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 in the City of

Chalfont Concert Wind

Monday evenings at Robertswood County

Thursday evenings between 8 and 10pm, St

Exmouth Market Centre, 24 Exmouth Market,

Chilled Strings NEW

Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29