We are a small play-through orchestra, sight-reading through 4 or 5 pieces each Wednesday evening during term time. New members welcome!
"Playing a varied repertoire, and an opportunity to make new friends and have fun."
~ Liz, Flute ~
Our Music
The orchestra originated over 60 years ago and has accumulated its own library of over 350 sets of music, and we sometimes hire from the Light Music Society. A typical evening might include: A Sousa March, My Fair Lady, a Haydn symphony, a Gershwin arrangement, Lustspiel, Teddy Bears' Picnic, Fingal's Cave, The Ostracised Imp, Le Boulevardier. You can find a full index of our library on the Music Library page.
The orchestra originated over 60 years ago and has accumulated its own library of over 350 sets of music, and we sometimes hire from the Light Music Society. A typical evening might include: A Sousa March, My Fair Lady, a Haydn symphony, a Gershwin arrangement, Lustspiel, Teddy Bears' Picnic, Fingal's Cave, The Ostracised Imp, Le Boulevardier. You can find a full index of our library on the Music Library page.
"Genuinely friendly and fun place. I've definitely become a better player"
~ Heather, Clarinet ~
Our Aims
The most important aim of Cowley Orchestra is that all players have an enjoyable evening of music-making in an informal relaxed and friendly setting. Incidentally it also offers a low-key way to try out or perhaps get back into playing in an orchestral setting. It can definitely help with improving sight-reading. We welcome all players without audition.
The most important aim of Cowley Orchestra is that all players have an enjoyable evening of music-making in an informal relaxed and friendly setting. Incidentally it also offers a low-key way to try out or perhaps get back into playing in an orchestral setting. It can definitely help with improving sight-reading. We welcome all players without audition.
"A great setting for me to get lots of sight-reading practice on my new instrument."
~ Rachael, Bassoon ~
Rehearsal Times
Wednesday evenings during term time 7pm to 9pm. Check the dates page for this term's rehearsals. We rehearse at The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 6JZ. Check the location page for more information.
Wednesday evenings during term time 7pm to 9pm. Check the dates page for this term's rehearsals. We rehearse at The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 6JZ. Check the location page for more information.
"After a long break from playing, a great way to become a better player"
~ Hannah, Cello ~
