JOIN US!

If you play an orchestral musical instrument why not come and join us at Windermere Orchestra?

We are a friendly supportive group of players who make music for our own pleasure and do not  give public performances therefore we don’t have the pressure of always preparing for the next concert.

Our rehearsals, under musical director Richard Bagnall, are enjoyable, instructive and not stressful.

All players are welcome from the advanced learner through to the most experienced. If you have had a break and are looking for a way back into orchestral playing then join us.

For more details ring 015395 33829 or email:  arthurbaldry@yahoo.co.uk

We play at Our Lady of Windermere and St Herbert,

Lake Road,

Windermere,

LA23 2EQ

 

WHAT WE PLAY

We play a musical mix from light to classical.
Here’s an example of some of the pieces that we have recently played:

Mendelssohn – Symphony No 4
Mozart – Symphony No 40
Haydn – Symphony No 96
Coleridge Taylor – Waltzes
Butterworth – Banks of Green Willows 
Gershwin – Porgy and Bess
Schubert – Symphony No 1
Schubert – Unfinished Symphony No7
Cimarosa – Secret Marriage Overture
Mozart – Oboe Concerto
Haydn – Symphony 94
Mozart – Impressario Overture
Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture
Beethoven – Symphony No 5                                                                                                                              Weber – Jubilee  Overture                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

OUR AUTUMN TERM BEGINS THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2025

The Music programme will include –  Beethoven’s King Stephen Overture;  Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 (Scottish);  and Elgar’s Carissma.

Meetings every Thursday in school term time from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Our Lady of Windermere and St Herbert Church, Windermere.

Join our String Workshop Day on the 19th of October at Allithwaite Community Centre directed by Louise Latham.

MEMBERSHIP

All new members get one week free, after which fees are paid termly in advance. Fees cover the musical directors payment, room, the loan of a set of music and tea and biscuits.

We are always open to new players please come along and give us a try. 

The orchestra has over 30 paid up members but needs more cellos another oboe and brass players