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 2009/10 season;
SEPTEMBER 12th 2009
OCTOBER 10th 2009
NOVEMBER 14th 2009
DECEMBER 12th 2009
JANUARY 9th 2010
FEBRUARY 13th 2010
MARCH 13th 2010
APRIL 10th 2010
MAY 15th 2010
JUNE 12th 2010
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 26th June 2010 at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cumberland Street, London SW1. The programme may include:
An Wasserflussen Babylon - Franz Tunder
Rhapsody for Bassoon & Orchestra- Steve Marshall
"Paris" quadrilles - Edward Elgar
Capriol Suite - Peter Warlock
Symphony in F - Thomas Arne
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, Scottish Registered Charity No. SC038422