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Local Orchestras

Does anyone know of a local orchestra that is needing an oboist? I've been living in the area for just over two years now and would like to join a local orchestra.For information purposes, I do not require a room to rehearse as am able to practise where I live (and definately not for 12 jours a day!)I am of Grade VIII standard and have a degree in music.

J Smith ● 5984d16 Comments

Any particular colour?;)

Ash Parks ● 5984d

I am sorry I do not understand what you are asking me. I am asking about a local orchestra that needs an oboist - colour does not come into it. It doesn't matter, I am just looking for an orchestra that plays for want of a better word, "Classical" music.

J Smith ● 5984d

Just thought I would mention colour before our "friends" do ;)I'm not aware of any local orchestras who may need your services, but good luck, oboe is a wonderful instrument.

Ash Parks ● 5984d

Thank you.I am looking forward to playing in an orchestra again.

J Smith ● 5984d

Re  to playing in an orchestra again.        xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx      there's a publication availble in libraries that deals with forthcoming events in the Borough ( maybe called Local Events ? ) in which musical events by local orchestras are  substantially mentioned and which could indicate who they are and to whom you could offer your talents.

Tony Price ● 5983d

Thank you for that. I will take a look when I am next in the library, although if there are fellow musicians out there perhaps they can give me an insight into the local orchestras and if there are any vacancies for an oboe player.

J Smith ● 5983d

"Just thought I would mention colour before our "friends" do ;)"Did you mean brass or silver? Or even wood (lots of different shades there)? :)

Alan Brainsby ● 5983d

I don't have contact details, but there's Ealing Symphony Orchestra and the West London Sinfonia locally.. I'm sure a quick web search would find their membership secretaries.

Amanda Holloway ● 5982d

http://www.ealingso.org.uk/ http://www.westlondonsinfonia.org/ http://www.amateurorchestras.org.uk/olondon.htm

Robin Hall ● 5982d

http://www.ecmc.org.uk/

Robin Hall ● 5982d

Thank you for all you helpful advice. I am aout to contact a few of them and see if I can be put on the "depping" list.

J Smith ● 5982d

Richard Partridge68 Elers Road, West Ealing, London W13 9QD020 8567 4075secretary@ealingso.org.ukhttp://www.ealingso.org.uk/DO let me know if this is helpful or otherwise -Volunteer Centre Manager Ealing

Lizzie Saunders, Volunteer Centre Manager ● 5981d

Hi LizzieThank you for tis - I emailed Richard last night but expect he hasn't seen the email yet as I believe rehearsals were yesterday.

J Smith ● 5981d

Do let me know if you need further assistance

Lizzie Saunders, Volunteer Centre Manager ● 5981d

http://www.ecmc.org.uk/The Chamber Music Club is great :-)

Jane Salisbury ● 5976d

Hi JaneI've actually been in contact with Ron at the ECMC and will be going along to their next meeting in June.

J Smith ● 5976d