We have been going for about 4 years - we have 40 members with most orchestral instruments represented. Players of about grade 6 and over are welcome to our friendly ensemble - especially string players! We perform fairly often for charities and at the Lanercost Festival

Under our conductor (currently, a different student every term from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), the orchestra provides an opportunity for regular rehearsals of the symphony repertoire for amateur and professional players. There is also the great experience of playing three concerts a year. Players should be a minimum of Grade 7 standard and membership covers all ages, ranging from teenagers to the retired. Membership for students in full-time education is free.

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

We are an informal string group who come together to play a variety of mainly classical music, purely for pleasure in a stress-free environment. If you haven’t played for a while or want to boost your confidence, this is the perfect group for you! New members will be made very welcome!

An all-age, all-ability amateur orchestra and choir, led by professional tutors, performing at least three concerts a year in the Furness area. We play a wide range of music from classical to shows to pop, Registered Charity No 1112934.

Experienced amateur or professional instrumental players are always welcome to come and play with us. Please contact us via the website or email via the link.

 

We are a friendly community band for players of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, with an experienced professional conductor. We play a wide range of music and rehearse weekly to prepare for six concerts a year. New members are always very welcome - just come down to meet us one Monday or get in touch with Laura, our secretary, for a chat.

We are a friendly group and welcome experienced orchestral players who want to enjoy the rich strings repertoire under expert guidance.

The orchestra was established in October 2010. We are a community orchestra, but welcome others within striking distance and our regular members make up a well balanced 'classical' orchestra. Ages at present range from sixteen to retirement age and well beyond. We are usually able to entice friendly trombone players and others to join us to play bigger works. We give three concerts a year, the summer concert taking place during the biennial Sedbergh Music Festival. We would particularly welcome more regular violinists.

A friendly string orchestra for all ages from grade 5/6 upwards to play from the string repertoire honing technique to achieve that 'pure string sound'. Members range from diploma standard and have extensive experience in playing in orchestras. You are assured of a warm welcome.

An amateur orchestra supported by professional musicians with guest soloists, performing a varied programme of music in three concerts a year in Cockermouth. New players are always welcome!”

This is an active group for those playing brass, woodwind, bass and percussion instruments and who can read music fluently. We play a wide range of music and are open to young people as well as adults (those young at heart!). The Windband is run by an experienced, professional tutor and having fun is at the is at the heart of rehearsals! There is also the chance to play in at least five concerts a year.

Formed in 1945 we are a basically amateur orchestra of 50+ members rehearsing weekly from September to May and giving 3 concerts a year of works from the full orchestral repertoire. Frequent vacancies for upper strings. Preferential Patrons' Scheme. Registered Charity.

We play three public concerts a year and have about 60 members, and are always keen to enrol new young members aged between 11 and 19. We also run a selection of Feeder groups to provide ensemble opportunity and specific training for younger players.

The orchestra was formed over 20 years ago. We are a small instrumentally well balanced friendly group of players that play for our own pleasure and don't give public performances . Our wide range of music is popular classical. Players Grade 4 and above are very welcome to fill any vacancies.