the London Recorder Orchestra
The London Recorder Orchestra usually has 30-40 members but always welcomes new players. Prospective members should have a good standard of playing and sight-reading and be prepared to play any of the usual sizes of recorder (descant, treble, tenor or bass) as required. Players of larger instruments (great bass and contrabass recorders) are particularly welcome.
For more information about playing standards required, please contact our Director
Denis Bloodworth, 18 Pandora Ct, South Bank, Surbiton KT6 6DJ. 020 8399 8459
The orchestra normally rehearses from 10.30am - 1pm on the second Saturday of each month. Rehearsals are held at Macaulay School, Victoria Rise, Clapham, London SW4 and members are asked to pay a modest annual subscription of £25 (£12.50 concessions) to cover the hire of the hall.
Here is a full list of rehearsal dates for the 2008/9 season;
SEPTEMBER 13th 2008
OCTOBER 11th 2008
NOVEMBER 8th 2008
DECEMBER 13th 2008
JANUARY 10th 2009
FEBRUARY 14th 2009
MARCH 14th 2009
APRIL 11th 2009
MAY 9th 2009
JUNE 13th 2009
At the end of each season (June/July) we usually give a concert conducted by Denis Bloodworth. The music played covers a wide range of styles and includes both 'in house' arrangements and original compositions. Sometimes we invite other groups to perform in the concert - either on their own or with the orchestra. If you are interested in seeing us in action, you will be very welcome at our next concert!
Our next concert will be at 7.30pm on Saturday 27th June 2009 at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cumberland Street, London SW1. The programme includes:
Ludes Suite - Colin Hand
Sunrise Fantasy - William Lawes
The Lone Ar-ranger - Philip Buttall
Woodland Interlude - Edward Elgar
Newark Siege - John Jenkins
Symphony No2 - John Hawkes
Short Suite - A Melville
Tickets £7.00 (conc. £5.00) available at the door.
If you would like further information about the orchestra, please contact our Treasurer
Alistair Read,
6 Upton Court,
56 East Dulwich Grove,
London. SE22 8PS
020 8693 4319
The London Recorder Orchestra is affiliated to the Society of Recorder Players, a registered charity, No 282751