Amateur Swansea orchestra for adults and teens
Orchestra in Swansea
Do you have a violin yearning to be set free from its case and reunited with a bow?
Or a trumpet waiting to sing again?
A friendly, welcoming orchestra for teen and adult learners in the Swansea area, suitable for any instrumentalist and players at grade 3 and above.
We would love to hear from you however rusty you are!
Our orchestra in Gorseinon, Swansea, is perfect for:
Any orchestral instrumentalist
We have violins, violas, flute, clarinet, pianos and much more!
We are particularly keen to hear from wind and brass players.
Instruments and music can be borrowed if necessary.
Teens and adults of all ages
We are a friendly and diverse group of people from all across South Wales who are looking forward to meeting new members.
If you are 14+, can read music and ready to have fun, contact us now!
Why join an orchestra?
If you are an adult or teenager currently learning a musical instrument, joining an orchestra is a great way to develop your skills.
You get to meet new people who share your hobby, and develop friendships. You can share the joys of mastering a new piece and the challenges of tricky key changes and instrumentals.
You develop musical skills that would take you longer in 1 -1 lessons, such as harmonising, keeping in time and sightreading. You can also take tips from more experienced players. With upcoming rehearsals and concerts, playing in an orchestra means constant motivation to practice and improve.
Concerts and events in Swansea
In March 2022, we celebrated our inaugural concert, which was a huge success. It was great to see musicians who hadn’t played for forty years, alongside those who have only just passed their grade 3, come together over 12 weeks to perform in a packed church, with resounding success!
We held the event to mark the second anniversary of the lockdown of March 2020, and so help people work through the emotions created by the pandemic and lockdowns. We commissioned a new musical work called Reflections by from Llanelli-based composer Jacob Smith.
The Llanelli Wind Band, ChromaMusic Cello Club, our own Melody Angelicus, and James McBeth also performed. You can watch the recording of the whole concert below and read more about it here.
Our second concert was on Sunday 23rd October, where we played a number of classical and film pieces, alongside Llanelli Wind Band and James McBeth.
Our Christmas concert, 'Joy to the World', was on 10th December. We played another specially commissioned piece by Jacob Smith, and a mix of festive favourites. It was a great evening celebrating the local community, with performances from lots of different groups.
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When and Where do Orchestra meet?Orchestra meets on most Monday evenings (term times) at St Catherine's Church Hall, Gorseinon SA4 4US. 7pm -9pm Please get in touch beforehand to make sure we are meeting. Find us here on Google maps.
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Where and when do the Choir meet?We meet most Tuesdays at 6pm at Llys Y Werin, Brynawel Road, Gorseinon, SA4 4AU Please contact us before your first rehearsal to confirm we're meeting that Tuesday.
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What kind of music do you sing?We are all about enjoying what we sing. We cover a wide variety of songs, from pop classics, to folk tunes and musicals.
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How much are the rehearsals?Rehearsals are £5 for orchestra and £2 for choir each which is paid monthly in advance. If you are on benefits or you will struggle please let us know and we can do a reduced rate.
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Are there any concerts coming up?Our next concert will be on November 23rd 2024 and it will be our Christmas Festive theme.
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What kind of music do the orchestra play?We have been playing easy arrangements of popular classics, film music and specially commissioned new works. We have been enjoying the BBC 40 pieces arrangements which have different levels of difficulty for the musicians, from beginner to Grade 4/5. Have a listen to the clips on our website.
