Joining

NOS_March_2012a50Vacancies

We currently have vacancies for:

  • violin
  • viola
  • double bass
  • percussion

For more information, ask to join us or be added to a section waiting list, please contact us.

Subscriptions are £50 per term with two terms per year. (1 winter term, 1 Spring term, no cost for shorter summer term). Student membership is free.

Our Members

We ask that our members are around grade 8 standard, we don’t hold auditions but the music we play could be quite challenging for a newer player. Many of our players come back to play year after year, from school days to retirement. 

Each year we welcome new players, some of whom will only be staying in Newcastle for a year or two – as long as you can make a commitment to a concert and there are vacancies in your section you’ll be part of the team from the first rehearsal.

Our Rehearsals

We rehearse on Monday evenings during term time, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, NE2 3AE. There is on-street parking in the surrounding area, some members travel to rehearsal by Metro, the closest station is Jesmond.

Aim to arrive in good time to be ready to play at 7:30, with a music stand and pencil. We have a social break in the middle of the rehearsal to get some time to chat and have a biscuit.

We have sectional rehearsals a couple of times each term so each group can work on the most important parts for them.

Our Concerts

Working towards giving a performance is an important part of why we meet and rehearse. We often have soloists perform with us. Concerts are usually on a Saturday Evening in Winter and Spring and a Saturday afternoon in the Summer. We try to keep to the same schedule as much as possible, working around other amateur groups in the area and the changing date of Easter.