- 2024 / 25 programme
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Date Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2024
The current plans for the 2024/25 season and maybe a bit beyond...
Queens theatre 8th March 2025
Mahler Totenfeier (1st movement of symphony no 2)
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Beethoven 5th Symphony
Obviously this will require some big forces, so we need some idea of who can play quite soon. We will be in touch straight after the Tiverton concert when we have an idea of rehearsal dates. But keep the date free. Or maybe let us know if you definitely can't do the concert. We are hoping to do a rehearsal before Christmas which will be a playthrough to give us all an idea of where the tricky bits will be for you all to practice over the holidays. We are hoping then to get tutors in for a rehearsal in the new year to work on things like tighter ensemble playing.
Christmas concert 18th December Barnstaple Pannier Market
This date is pencilled in for a concert in the pannier market, with a rehearsal on the Sunday before.
Torrington parish church 21st June 2025
Borodin Prince Igor Overture
Florence Price Symphony No 1
A Mozart piano concerto
Rosemoor Gardens 18th October 2025
This will be a fun venue! We have hired the garden room, which has a surprisngly good acoustic. As an added bonus, audience members will get free entry to the gardens. We are currently planning to do the Ibert Flute Concerto with a Making Music Young Performer called Daniel Shao. Check him out - he's amazing. We are hoping to do some light opera in the second half with local singers.
Queens Theatre 14th March 2026
Currently planning on doing the Liszt piano concerto with a local pianist.
- Pannier Market Concert September 2024
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Date Posted: Sun, 6 Oct 2024
Barnstaple pannier market opened its doors to the orchestra on a Friday evening in Setpember.
The concert opened majestically with Finlandia by Sibelius. A rousing start by the trombone section with precision chords setting the scene for the rest of the concert.
Next up was Barnstaple Fair. This was a touching tribute to the local composer Nigel Brooks who died earlier this year. We were honoured to be joined by his wife and children. This also celebrated the 300 year anniversary of Barnstaple Fair itself. The piece was narrated by west end performer Andrew who painted the picture of a turbulent night out in Barnstaple.
In the second half, the orchestra accompanied two young singers from West Buckland school in some audience favourites, including Summertime, Can't Help Loving That Man and I got Rhythm.
There were also some Last Night of the Proms favourites, including Pomp and Circumstance and Jerusalem, with some hearty singing and flag waving from the audience. A fun evening!
