Membership

For string players:
We do not hold formal auditions. If you wish to play in the orchestra, telephone the Leader and he will invite you to join us for a trial period (usually 3 rehearsals). After this you will be in a better position to decide whether we are what you are looking for, and we can see whether you fit well into the section.

For wind players and brass players:
The committee reserves the right to ask potential members to play to a small group from the orchestra (usually the conductor, leader and one or two members of the section). Such auditions are very informal.

What is expected of members:
That they attend rehearsals, practise orchestral parts, and are responsible for any music allocated to them. They will also be expected to share responsibilities (such as setting up for concerts or rehearsals).

Rehearsing members:
It is the policy of the orchestra to encourage both younger and less experienced players; and so there is a category of rehearsing member to enable players who are not yet of the standard to play in concerts to attend rehearsals without performing in the concerts.

Subscriptions for 2011/12: £75.00 per annum (£69.00 concessions), payable if desired in three instalments of £25 (£23 concessions). Young persons in full time education are not required to pay a subscription.