History of the WCO

The Windsor Community Orchestra started up in 2004. It has been doing 3 concerts a year since then. Each concert includes 6 or 7 orchestral pieces, and also features solos and smaller groups made up of members of the orchestra. These have been as diverse as a brass duet, an accordion solo and a jazz trio!

Recruiting now!

Come and join us! Joining the orchestra costs only £25 per term with reductions for additional family members.

We meet on Thursdays from 7.00 to 9.00 p.m at Oakfield First School. See the "This term" page for more details.

To join the orchestra, you can use the form in the "Contact us" page, e-mail Elaine at wco@windsororchestra.org.uk, call on 01753 859123, or even just turn up, instrument in hand, at one of the rehearsals.

News from the WCO

The orchestra

The orchestra at last term's dress rehearsal as it prepares for the spring concert.

WCO prepares for summer concert

Our next concert will be the summer concert of 2010, held on Thursday, 8th July, 2010 at Oakfield First School starting at 7:45 p.m. The concert will feature a wide variety of music, from lighter pieces to some classical, including Grieg's Hall of the Mountain King and the overture from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro.

This will be a fun concert, designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages. We would love to see you there and entrance is free!

Big moves due for WCO in November

The Windsor Community Orchestra has announced that in November 2010 it will be moving venue. Its rehearsals for the second half of the autumn term and Christmas concert will be held in the brand new Dedworth Green Baptist Church building, that is due for completion and official opening in September.

We're delighted that Dedworth Green Baptist Church is having us back and look forward to making music in the community in their fantastic new building. But we would like to say a huge thank you to Oakfield First School for being such wonderful hosts for the last few terms.

WCO plays for Oakley Green and Fifield Food and Wine Fair

The Windsor Community Orchestra played at the Oakley Green and Fifield Food and Wine Fair for the second year running on the 27th June, 2010. We enjoyed the sunshine and entertained those who made the (in hindsight, better) decision to miss a certain football match and enjoy the excellent food, drink and music on offer!

The orchestra at the food fair

The orchestra at the Oakley Green and Fifield food fair.

The orchestra was placed in the centre of the small field, whilst round the orchestra the audience sat at tables listening to a varied selection of music whilst eating the freshly cooked food on offer. The programme included arrangements of the Dambuster's March, California Dreaming and the overture from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro.

We were delighted to have two guest appearances, with Matthew Foakes supporting the baritone saxophones and cellos with his tuba, and Jenny Foakes on first clarinet.

About the orchestra

The Windsor Community Orchestra is 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.

You can find more details in the "About us" page.