About the orchestra
The Windsor Community Orchestra performs 3 concerts a year. Each concert includes 5 or 6 orchestral pieces, and also features solos and smaller groups made up of members of the orchestra.
The orchestra meets for 10 weeks each academic term, with a 1 week break in in the middle. The last week of the 10 is always a concert, and the week before that is usually the dress rehearsal.
Entrance to the concert is free (a voluntary collection is taken).
The rehearsals are held on Thursdays starting at 7.00 p.m. and run for 2 hours, including a break in the middle for drinks, buiscuits and chat. The emphasis is on having fun making music, and our ambition is that everyone leaves playing a little bit better whilst also having a smile on their face.
All rehearsals are held at Dedworth Green Baptist Church.
Joining the orchestra costs only £25 per term with reductions for additional family members.
To join the orchestra, you can use the form on 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.
2013 Summer term's programme
Our Summer programme begins on Thursday 25th April, 2013.
The dates for our rehearsals this term are:
Thursday 25th April
Thursday 2nd May
Thursday 9th May
Thursday 16th May
Thursday 23rd May
No rehearsal on Thursday 30th May as it is half term
Thursday 6th June
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 20th June
Thursday 27th June
Each rehearsal will have a break for refreshments and conversation.
We will then be prepared for our 2013 Summer Concert, which is also being held at Dedworth Green Baptist Church on:
Thursday 4th July, 2013
The orchestra will turn up at the usual time of 7.00 p.m. to help set up and have a quick warm up. Then the concert itself will start at 7.45 p.m.