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 etc, please contact Joanna Brown
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 £33 (£15 students) to cover the hire of the hall.
Here is a full list of rehearsal dates for the 2012/13 season;
SEPTEMBER 8th 2012
OCTOBER 13th 2012
NOVEMBER 10th 2012
DECEMBER 8th 2012
JANUARY 12th 2013
FEBRUARY 9th 2013
MARCH 9th 2013
APRIL 13th 2013
*MAY 25th 2013* (Revised Date!)
JUNE 8th 2013
We usually give a concert at the end of each season (June/July). The music we play 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 7.00pm on Saturday 22rd June 2013 at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cumberland Street, London SW1. The programme will include:
L'Onofria - C Gussago
Partita - F Krommer
Ciacona - D Buxtehude
Lachrimae Tango - A Melville
Courtly Dances from Gloriana - B Britten
Songs of the Woodland - N Wynne
Variations on 'A Chantar' - S Marshall
Dance - L Janacek
Tickets £9.00 (conc. £6.00) available at the door.
If you would like further information about the orchestra, please contact Joanna Brown
The London Recorder Orchestra is affiliated to the Society of Recorder Players, a Registered Charity No. 282751, Scottish Registered Charity No. SC038422