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 Alistair Read
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 2011/12 season;
SEPTEMBER 10th 2011
OCTOBER 8th 2011
NOVEMBER 12th 2011
DECEMBER 10th 2011
JANUARY 14th 2012
FEBRUARY 11th 2012
MARCH 10th 2012
APRIL 14th 2012
MAY 19th 2012
JUNE 9th 2012
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 7.30pm on Saturday 23rd June 2012 at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cumberland Street, London SW1. The programme will include:
In ecclesiis - Giovanni Gabrieli
Concerto - G P Telemann
Intermezzo - Carl Nielsen
Air and Dance - Frederick Delius
The Unicorn's Grace - Hans Ulrich Staeps
The Fipple Dance - Glen Shannon
Rainsbrook Suite - Rosemary Robinson
Prince Rupert's March - Paul Richards
Tickets £8.00 (conc. £6.00) available at the door.
If you would like further information about the orchestra, please contact Alistair Read
The London Recorder Orchestra is affiliated to the Society of Recorder Players, a Registered Charity No. 282751, Scottish Registered Charity No. SC038422