'Concerto fest'

Flockhart Hall, MLC Barkers Road, Kew, 

August 8,   2.30pm  

[1.30pm warmup for orchestra; DRESS: ladies-all black; gemtlemen - black or black and white]

 

 

Bach double violin concerto - soloists: Dean Cartland and Kris Kupsch

Mozart clarinet concerto - soloist: Michael Chameides

Dvorak New World Symphony Movement 4 'allegro'

TICKETS: $10.00 and CHILDREN $5.00

Enquiries: 9877 5286  tickets@surreyhillsorchestra.org.au 

 

 

 

Surrey Hills Orchestra

The Surrey Hills Orchestra is a community orchestra that rehearses weekly during school terms and holds major concerts in May and December playing mostly  Classical and early Romantic music with some Baroque and lighter classical music

It was established in 1980 at the Camberwell String Library for players keen to play in an ensemble. It has grown to more than 40 players, but STRING PLAYERS are always in demand - musicians who play the violin, viola, cello, or double bass. BRASS PLAYERS are needed for some works but not others, for some concerts but not others.

It has grown in size and competence and now has the full complement of strings, woodwinds, French horns and percussion to perform symphonic works. Extra brass and percussion are brought in as required.    

Music performed is mostly chosen from classical and early romantic eras, as well as some lighter music chosen from the many Broadway and Gilbert and Sullivan musicals or classical ballets. Recent concerts included works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Weber and Brahms.

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. If you are interested, contact us at president@surreyhillsorchestra.org.au

If you are keen to play in an orchestra and you have grade 6-7 AMEB minimum, have orchestral and/or ensemble playing experience, now is your opportunity. You may attend two rehearsals without commitment.  There is no age limit or restriction

Joining the Orchestra

We are a ‘fee paying’ orchestra and fees are payable at the beginning of each school term. Fees charged cover music hire and purchase of scores, 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 at the end of each concert. New music is handed out to members well in advance of a concert.  

 

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:

Vivien Spencer
9877 5286
president@surreyhillsorchestra.org.au