77 Years of Magnificent Music Making
Est. 1940
Come and join us. Rehearsals, Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Newent Community Centre Newent Orchestra consists of amateur players from around the Three Choirs counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Membership encompasses a wide range of playing abilities and ages. This friendly orchestra is currently growing in terms of both membership and repertoire and presents highly successful and enjoyable concerts and events at local venues. Newent, in Gloucestershire, is a picturesque medieval town, about ten miles from Gloucester and from Ross-on-Wye. Cheltenham, Ledbury and Malvern are within our catchment area. Officials President: Cllr Roger Beard Vice Presidents: Bill Offord, Fred Passant, Cllr Len Lawton Conductor & Music Director: George Taylor Leader: Bill Anderton Chairman: Trevor Pleass Secretary: Heather Kerr Treasurer: Colin Henderson Committee: Chris Wooldridge, Ken Boon, Bill Anderton, Ginny James Photographer: Robin Lister, CPAGB (t: 01531 822317) Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter:Quote of the WeekAldous Huxley
After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Marsilio Ficino
A concert is a living creature akin to the human soul and the cosmic spirit. |
A short film about us:
Film Direction and Production:
Next Level Creativity and Maciej Kapuscinski 
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HMRC Charity No. EW01917 Grant Fund for Local Musicians
The orchestra has established a grant fund for supporting local music and musicians. To contribute to the fund or to apply for funding use the 'Quick Link' below.
Awards To: Chloe Goodchild of Newent for a violin 'upgrade'; Rosita da Silva Teixeira of Newent to support ongoing vocal coaching and exams; William White of Hereford, clarinetist, towards course fees at the Royal Academy. Orchestra News - Quick Links to...Grant Fund Application
Newent Classical Brass Group (NCB) Newent Orchestral Music Appreciation Group (NOMAG) Latest Diary Dates |
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