In line with goverment advice, all activity by the Orchestra is currently on hold until further notice.
The concert on 28th March 2020 was cancelled as is the concert planed for 11th July, but we are hopeful that a conert on 21st Nov can still go ahead.
Keep watching this space!
The Djanogly Community Orchestra is a friendly amateur orchestra based in Nottingham. Our name derives from the Djanogly Learning Trust where we rehearse on Monday evenings, and we usually perform three concerts per year.
Our music is mostly for full orchestra from the classical period onward, and includes symphonies, shorter pieces for orchestra, and concertos – frequently using local young musicians (which provides inspiration to us all). We have also performed children’s concerts, and works in conjunction with local choirs.
To see our picture gallery and concert history, click Achievements.
You can also follow us on Facebook page here
Next Concert : To be advised
Our Conductor
Dan Watson is our Conductor, and joined the orchestra in 2017. He shares some of the planning with the committee and works closely with Stephen, the leader, to come up with interesting and enjoyable concert repertoire for the orchestra to take on.
Interested in joining the orchestra?
We particularly need Double Bass players at the moment – so if you play one yourself – or know someone who does – please get in touch!
As a large amateur orchestra we often need additional players – either because a current member leaves or is away for a specific concert, or where additional players or ‘unusual’ instruments (e.g. Bass Clarinet, Harp, extra percussion, etc) are needed for a piece. To join you need to be a competent player at least at grade 5 or equivalent. Additionally, the orchestra needs to have a role for your instrument. We do not have auditions. Instead we will invite a prospective member to come to rehearsals for up to 4 weeks and try playing with us. That allows the player to decide if they like the orchestra, and allows us to decide whether joining at that time is appropriate or should be deferred until the player has improved.
We currently have vacancies for :
- Violins
- Violas
- Double Basses
Even if we don’t currently have a vacancy for your instrument – if you are interested do contact us (by emailing membership@djanoglycommunityorchestra.co.uk) so we can note your details for when an opportunity arises.
Acknowledgement
The orchestra was established in 1988 with support from Sir Harry Djanogly and rehearsal facilities at what is now the Djanogly Learning Trust site on Sherwood Rise, which we continue to enjoy. We would like to express our thanks to both.
