About Us
WHO ARE WE?
A new amateur orchestra, formed in September 2017, and now expanding and 'spreading our wings' to welcome a wider range of adult players of all ages. The Brooklands Sinfonia is very much a 'players orchestra' - cooperative and friendly. No egos here!
COME AND JOIN US "IT'S A GREAT WAY TO START THE WEEK"
LOTS OF GREAT MUSIC TO PLAY AND PERFORM
We have an extensive library of orchestral music (symphonies, concertos, overtures etc from Baroque to Modern) and members of the orchestra are encouraged to suggest works they would like to play. Each term we chose up to half a dozen pieces to play and then prepare a selection of these for an informal "end of term" concert for family and friends.
ABOUT US
Orchestra members include parents, flexible, temp and part-time workers and retired people. If you are usually free on a Monday morning then come along. String players are welcome to "try out" the orchestra for a couple of weeks before joining. Currently we are in need of more cellos, double bass', bassoon and trumpet players. Flute, oboe and clarinet sections are fully subscribed, but we are happy for anyone to sign up to dep if needed. There are no auditions but to be able to get the most from the pieces we play, you will need to be at least Grade 5 standard for strings and Grade 6 for wind and brass. Members commit to attend most rehearsals and to enjoy playing. We are a very friendly group of musicians and rehearsals are informal.
The orchestra is led by Martin Ingram and conducted by Greg Wheeler - contact him on 01932 349967 for more information.