Surrey Hills Orchestra

The Surrey Hills Orchestra is a community orchestra that meets weekly during school terms and performs throughout the year playing Baroque, Classical and early Romantic music.

The orchestra began in 1983 at the Camberwell String Library for players keen to play in an ensemble. It has now grown to 40 players, but there are always positions available for musicians who play the violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Brass players are needed for some works but not others.

We are generously supported by the Rotary Club of Balwyn through the Boroondara Council Arts Grants program

New Members

New Members are welcome to play as visitors for an introductory two rehearsals. If you make the commitment to join, we hope that you find your time with Surrey Hills Orchestra to be an enjoyable and positive experience. When you are ready, contact us or complete the Membership Form and return to president@surreyhillsorchestra.org.au

STRING PLAYERS are always in demand for SURREY HILLS ORCHESTRA. If you are keen to play in an orchestra and you have grade 6-7 AMEB minimum and have orchestral and/or ensemble playing experience, now is your opportunity. You may attend two rehearsals without commitment.

Contact us immediately and see if this is for you, at email  president@surreyhillsorchestra.org.au

Joining the Orchestra

We are a ‘fee paying’ orchestra and fees are payable at the beginning of each school term. Fees charged cover the cost of music hire and purchase, venue hire, conductor salaries, advertising, stationery, concert production and public liability insurance. Fees at present payable per term by all members are as follows:

$65 Full Membership     $45 Concession (by arrangement)

Music

Music remains the property of the orchestra and is collected by the Librarian at the end of each concert. New music is handed out to members well in advance of a concert. The librarian at present is Roger Spencer: 9877 5286

Combined Orchestras

The Surrey Hills Orchestra and the Eltham Orchestra combine in December to present larger works. Past performances include Beethoven Symphonies 1; 2; 3; 5; 6 and 7;  Brahms Symphony No 1  and most recently Beethoven 8

Further Information

For any further queries please contact the President: