We have finalised the programmes for next season apart from the Children’s Concert which will take place durng the afternoon of Saturday 20th November 2010 at Bishop Perowne School in Worcester. Please put this date in your diary!
As soon as all the programmes and dates for next season have been finalised they will be published on this website.
This is a very exciting time to be a member of the Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra. It was with immense pleasure and pride that I took part in the concert on Saturday 19th June 2010. The orchestra is clearly moving forward under Keith’s expert guidance. What is most significant for me is the atmosphere that Keith has created at the rehearsals which has had a positive knock-on effect at the concerts. He has the rare ability to maintain a balance between challenging our musical skills and making the rehearsals a really enjoyable experience. Thanks Keith!
My sincere thanks also go to the members of the committee. They are fantastic team – even when the Chair has a moan. My main gripe is about “sharing the load” but I am moaning at the wrong people. The committee are the guys working their socks off to keep the orchestra going. What we need is more support from you the “ordinary” members please. Even if you feel you can only focus on one small task for each concert it would really ease the load. Some of you I know are making very valuable contributions outside the committee. Thanks to Sophie for example for fixing a 2nd Trumpet at very short notice. Taking on the responsibility for fixing her “section” has helped tremendously.
Please consider becoming a member of the Executive Committee next season. We are looking for three additional members to “share the load”. We would particularly welcome enquiries from sections of the orchestra who are not represented on the committee at the moment – the woodwind for example.
Our first rehearsal for next season will be on Thursday 9th September at 7.30pm when we will taking on the challenge of the Britten’s Young Person’s Guide and some brilliant John Williams numbers (Keith’s favourite composer of the 20th century). Can’t wait!
Have a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing you all in September.
Ian
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