Play with us! Join the Orchestra For All, a short series of four rehearsals and a concert of well-known classical tunes, free of charge and open to all players of any ability and experience.

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Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm, Priorsford Primary School, Peebles:

• Wednesday 5 February 2025

• Wednesday 12 February 2025

• Wednesday 19 February 2025

• Wednesday 26 February 2025

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Concert on Saturday 1 March 2025, 2.00pm, Peebles Burgh Hall.

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The programme includes well-known music from film, theatre, TV and concert hall:

• Star Wars (selection, arranged)

• Mars from Holst's The Planets

• Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World", 2nd movement (Hovis TV advert)

• Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5

• Doctor Who TV theme

• The Firebird (Finale) by Stravinsky

• Habanera and Toreador's Song from Bizet's Carmen

 

The pieces are arranged in parts for beginners, grade 1-3, and grade 4-5 abilities, which can all be played together.

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If you have ever wanted to try playing with an orchestra, or if you used to play but you're a bit rusty, or if you're an experienced player, then this is for you!  Everyone is welcome, as long as you play an instrument and you can read music.

 

It is completely free!  Register below.