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.
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 of the last 250 years, such as Grieg, Dvorak, Holst, Mendelssohn, Chabrier, Malcolm Arnold and even Nielsen’s monumental 2nd Symphony ‘The Four Temperaments’. Another feature of this group are visits from guest soloist and conductors, including the Italian soprano Barbara Gentili. ‘Virtual Play Alongs’ have been enjoyed on Zoom in 2021, with Andy using cards to show rehearsal marks and bar numbers!
Summerhill is a lovely place to play. We have a concert party and picnic every summer. For Autumn 2021, the group will meet at St Matthew’s Hall as this is a larger venue. There is no on site parking but nearby free parking can be found within 5-10 mins walk, and large instruments can be dropped off prior to parking.
| Leader | Andy Jackson andy.jackson@cobweborchestra.org.uk Telephone: 0788 0346145 |
| Time | Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm |
| Venue | Summerhill Pavillion Winchester Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6EH 
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Spring Term Dates 2022
Please note – venue – St Matthew’s Hall
| First rehearsal | Wednesday 12 January |
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| Half term break | Wednesday 23 February |
| Last rehearsal | Wednesday 30 March |
For any queries, please contact Christine Ball:
Christine.ball1208@live.co.uk
Tel. 0790 5684537
Important safety information – Covid-19
Please read:
- COVID update – 6 January 2022
- COVID update – 10 December 2021
- COVID update – 29 November 2021
- COVID procedures – 29 November 2021
- Players checklist – November 2021
- Risk Assessment – April 2021
- Return to live music – April 2021
- Fees preferably paid by bank transfer – Weekly £5 for members, £6.50 for non-members (Termly payments: 10% discount)
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Group Trustees
Catherine Preston (Richard Stanp, Emma Pearson, Judith Greene, Bill Rigby, Sue Baker)
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