Questions frequently asked:

1. How often will we play?
    
2. Where will we play?
    
3. What standard do I have to be?
    
4. What happens if there are too many of one instrument?
    
5. What type of music will we play?
    

If there are any other questions, please get in contact.

1. How often will we play?

We have asked members of the orchestra whether they want to play occasionally for concerts or weekly. The majority wished to have a few rehearsals prior to concerts, so we will be working on this format.

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2. Where will we play?

We generally practice in the Methodist Church Hall in Ampthill with occasional rehearsals at Alameda Middle School.

Concert venues we have used are given the following link.

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3. What standard do I have to be

The standard is generally Grade 7 and higher - particularly in some instruments. We think this is necessary  given that we would like to perform concerts and may not have many rehearsals for practice.

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4. What happens if there are to many of one instrument?

As with any orchestra, there is only a limited number of people that can play in order to maintain a balance. This might mean that we have to be selective for certain instruments. Our numbers will also have to take into account what is required to maintain a viable orchestra in spite of occasional absences.

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5. What type of music will we play?

For the orchestra, it is envisaged that we will play a mixture of styles. This is something we would value feedback on. Our first concerts have been deliberately popular to try in an attempt to attract a good audience. We hope to play some more serious classical music as well in the future.

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