We are keen to hear from experienced adult players.
Currently we are particularly looking for experienced violinists and double bass players and also have vacancies for a second trumpet and first trombone. We occasionally have vacancies for other strings and other wind and brass and are also happy to hear from those interested in depping opportunities.
We rehearse on Friday evenings, from 7.45pm until 10pm. Our rehearsals are at the Vital Village Hub in Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, KT7 0BS It is about 5 minutes’ walk from Thames Ditton station.
We play a wide range of music. Typically we will open a concert with an overture, followed by a concerto, often with a guest soloist, then play a symphony after the interval. You can look at the biographies and concerts page to see our most recent programmes.
Concerts usually take place in St Andrews Church in Surbiton. Our "season" consists of concerts in Autumn, Spring and Summer, each preceded by nine rehearsals. Click on the show future concerts button on the home page.
Normally a technique approaching Grade 8 standard is expected, but equally important is experience of, and ability in, ensemble playing. There is an informal audition process for all wind and brass. String players are not asked to audition and instead asked to attend several taster rehearsals, after which the player may be invited to join.
Our orchestra relies on our members’ subscriptions to fund our rehearsals/concerts. The current rate is £I80 p.a to be paid monthly or by term.
If you are interested in one of the vacancies, or in depping, please get in touch via the contacts page, and tell us something about your standard and experience to date.