rad Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Anyone know of any local orchestras or wind bands that welcome new members? I'm a percussionist/drummer, used to play at grade 7 standard though it's been a few years. I'd be interested in rehearsing once a week (or less!), as it would be a hobby, not a life's devotion!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroni Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 How old are you? The CYSO take people up to 18 years old. I don't know of any adult orchestras bar the uni wind orch but Sheff city council are quite big on music, give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 No, I'm a grown up I'm afraid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyannie Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 sheffield phil, sheffield symphony and hallam sinfonia all have web sites. I play percussion for hallam and sheff symphony but only do the rehersal on the day and the concert, which is pretty standard especially as they only own timps and already have a resident timpanist. The rest of the instruments are provided by a couple of us on the day. you could try contacting the orchestra managers if you want to play, but I dont think it'll involve regular rehearsals. There are some local brass bands screaming out for percussion players but be warned that at the high levels (which you would want to play at to get anything worthwhile on your part) they expect twice a week commitment to rehearsals plus a number of weekends away at contests and lots of weekend gigs (all of which you cover out of your own pocket). I currently do most of my playing on the dep circuit as it is the most lucrative and involves the least commitment to any single organisation so fits in better with work. hope you find somewhere to play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manzmanz Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi Following up on this thread, musicians might be interested in registering their interest in The Yorkshire Wind Orchestra which are under new management and welcoming players from the Yorkshire Region. Check out this thread http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=139821 and http://www.yorkshirewinds.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaote Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra's website is http://www.the-spo.org.uk, you can contact them through that. They are very friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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