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Ealing Symphony Orchestra
We are an independent orchestra, and a registered charity, and our leader is Peter McGowan. We’re currently rehearsing on Thursday evenings from 7.35 (playing - doors open around 7.20) to 10pm in the hall of Ealing Green Church, Ealing Green, W5 5QT. The church is between The Grove and Grange Road, almost opposite the film studios. You can park in the Broadway Centre car park, and local streets become available after 7.30 if you’re late. Ealing Broadway station isn’t too far away, likewise buses along the Uxbridge Road, and the 65 from Kingston, Richmond and Brentford goes right past. South Ealing on the Piccadilly Line is a bit further but not ridiculous.
As you may have seen, we have quite a season lined up. Nothing to frighten you we hope, but plenty of challenge, and so much to enjoy.
Of course, we hope you can get to all of the rehearsals, but we do understand that some people find this impossible, and you won’t get the sack if you can’t manage every single week.
In addition to the concert schedule, we try to have some sort of awayday in the summer and a Christmas party - and a large contingent seem to find their way to the “King’s Arms” in The Grove, W5 after rehearsals - unless it’s a night for a curry. And extra concerts crop up from time to time.
We keep fees as low as we can, and our independent status means that we can be flexible. Music college students are welcome to join without paying as long as their presence does not keep out a fee-paying member; there’s usually room for more strings.
Membership is naturally subject to audition, but this is normally very informal. We have a range of abilities, of course, but as a rough guide we tend to be thinking in terms of a minimum playing standard in the strings of around Grade 8 - though nobody will be asking to see your certificate!
If you're interested in joining as a player, why not give me a ring?
Richard Partridge
68 Elers Road, West Ealing, London W13 9QD
020 8567 4075
secretary@ealingso.org.uk
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