Otley Chamber Orchestra
Conductor – Tricia Restorick
Leader – Chris Hodges
Since its foundation in January 2009, the Otley Chamber Orchestra has rehearsed fortnightly at the Courthouse Arts Centre. Members come from Otley and surrounding areas and numbers have grown to over 50 experienced and capable players.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held at the Courthouse twice a month at 7pm.
Rehearsal dates for 2012-2013 are as follows:-
September 16th 30th
October 14th 28th
November 11th 25th
December 2nd 16th
Jan 13th and 27th
Feb 10th and 24th
Mar 10th and 24th
Apr 14th
May 12th
Jun 2nd 16th and 30th
Jul 14th
Sep 15th and 29th
Oct 13th and 27th
Nov 10th and 24th
Dec 15th
All keen amateur musicians are welcome – especially String and Brass players.
Concerts
The Orchestra’s Spring Concert will be on Sunday 28th April 2013 at Wesley Hall, Boroughgate, Otley at 7.30pm.
At previous concerts the Orchestra has performed:
25 March 2012: Beethoven Overture Coriolan; Haydn Symphony 104; Nicolai Overture The Merry Wives of Windsor; Bizet Carmen Suite No 1.
27 March 2011: Mozart Overture The Magic Flute; Haydn Symphony No 103 The Drum Roll ; Mendelssohn Symphony No4 The Italian
Here are some audience reactions:
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Thank you for a most enjoyable evening. It was hard to believe that the orchestra had been so recently formed and a tremendous tribute to their dedication. Of course, having such a leader (violinist) is a great bonus.
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Triumphant OCO Spring Concert – very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it – the Mendelssohn seemed to be the audience favourite!
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My parents who came along to support us last night thoroughly enjoyed the concert & they commented on how much we’d improved compared to last year’s concert. My father was particularly complimentary about the woodwind!
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My 7 year old son came and really loved it. He liked the flutes especially!
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VERY WELL DONE TO YOU ALL. The orchestra has come on a very long way!!
For further information, contact – Tricia Restorick 01943 875176 or 01943 463099 or email john_restorick@hotmail.com
