We’re back! We can actually rehearse in person again – under new Covid restrictions – so we have re-started meeting each Monday. See Members page for details.
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 Gallery.
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Next Concert
All our 2020 concerts (Scheduled for 28th March, 11th July and 21st Nov) had to be cancelled because of Covid. Although we hope to start rehearsals again in the near future, we currently have no plans for concerts in 2021.
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?
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, but 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.
At the moment we particularly need:
- Double Basses
- Trombone
We also currently have vacancies for :
- Violins
- Violas
… so – even thought we are not currently rehearsing, if you are interested in any of these vacancies (or know someone who would be), please contact us by emailing membership@djanoglycommunityorchestra.co.uk so we can keep in touch for when we do re-start.
If we don’t currently have a vacancy for your instrument but you are interested – please still get in touch so we can contact you when circumstances change.
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.
