This is the only weekly group which meets in the daytime and it attracts players of all levels of experience who manage to make themselves free for a couple of hours on a Wednesday afternoon. Home-made cakes are enjoyed each month which also helps us to raise funds.
Averaging between 30-40 participants, with most instruments represented, the ensemble is usually of symphony orchestra proportions and is happy to tackle almost anything from the orchestral repertoire, such as Mozart, Grieg, Dvorak, Holst, Mendelssohn, Chabrier and Malcolm Arnold. Another feature of this group are visits from guest soloists and conductors, including the Italian soprano Barbara Gentili.
The Summerhill Picnic is an annual event.
It’s open to everyone, not just Summerhill players, and it’s a great way to meet up with other Cobwebbers to enjoy playing together in the summer.
2024 has probably been the only year it hasn’t rained, but we still had to watch out for music blowing off the stands!
Music included: Rossini – Overture to Semiramide, Berlioz – Le carnaval romain, Bernstein – West side story, Coates – Dambusters March, and Puccini – O mio babbino caro and Un bel di.
| Leader | Andy Jackson andy.jackson@cobweborchestra.org.uk Telephone: 0788 0346145 |
| Time | Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm |
| Venue | Summerhill Bowling Club Winchester Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6 EH 
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Spring Term Dates 2025
| First rehearsal | Wednesday 8 January |
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| Half Term break – No rehearsal | Wednesday 19 February |
| Last rehearsal | Wednesday 9 April |
Summer Term Dates 2025
| First rehearsal | Wednesday 30 April |
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| Half Term break – No rehearsal | Wednesday 28 May |
| Last rehearsal | Wednesday 16 July |
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% discountA/C: 65560297, Sort Code: 08-92-99, Reference: TYNESIDE/DATE/Your surname
Contact
For any queries, please contact Christine Ball:
Christine.ball1208@live.co.uk
Tel. 0790 5684537
Group Trustees
Catherine Preston (Emma Pearson, Sue Baker, Paul Mills)
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