The Northumberland group meets in Morpeth and can usually muster all sections of an orchestra with a range of abilities. They attempt a major work such as a symphony each term, but they also play a wide range of shorter works from Baroque to 20th Century, and from folk dances to film scores.
The leader from September 2024 is Kate Bredin, a long time Cobweb bassoon player and experienced choral conductor. Kate is open to suggestions for music anyone would like to play!
The group will be moving back to St George’s URC. The church is adjacent to Telford Bridge and has a small car park which is for those with large instruments and/or mobility problems. Everyone else is encouraged to use a public car park; there are several in the area. The group plays in the sanctuary on the ground floor and access is by the back door. There is a security lock on the door, but a doorbell to the sanctuary so that someone can let you in if necessary.
They will also revert to playing 7.30 to 9.30 pm, which suits many players. Access to the church is from 7.15 to 9.45 pm to allow time for setting out and clearing away.
| Leader | Kate Bredin kmbdolce@aol.com |
| Time | Tuesday 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm |
| Venue | St George’s URC, Bridge Street, Morpeth. NE61 1PD  |
Spring Term Dates 2025
There are usually 10 sessions each term. There are dates when the church is not available to us due to the Morpeth Book Festival, so we have worked around those.
| Rehearsals | Tuesday 7 January 18th February (7 sessions) |
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| Half term break – No rehearsal | Tuesday 25 February |
| Rehearsals | Tuesdays 4 and 11 March (2 sessions) |
| Break – No rehearsal | Tuesdays 18 and 25 March |
| Last rehearsal | Tuesday 1 April (1 session) |
Fees preferably paid by bank transfer
Weekly £6 for members, £8 for non-members, £3/£4 for students in full-time education, £3 for secondary school children (13-18 yrs)
Termly payments: 10% discount
A/C: 65560297, Sort Code: 08-92-99, Reference: MORPETH/DATE/Your surname
Group Trustee
Elaine Wilmore
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