Cowley Orchestra always enjoys welcoming new members, but to enjoy playing the music you will need to be at least Grade 7 standard and interested in sight-reading.
If you're getting back into playing after a hiatus, or are just looking for a fun low-key way to practice, you are more than welcome. Please see the About Us page for information about the history of the group. We do not hold auditions. We hope you will come along and see if the music is something you will enjoy.
Unfortunately for insurance reasons we are currently unable to cater for under-18s.
We ask players for a donation of £25 a term to cover the hire of the hall and the insurance. If you can't come regularly you may prefer to donate £3.00 each time you come to a session instead.
If you're getting back into playing after a hiatus, or are just looking for a fun low-key way to practice, you are more than welcome. Please see the About Us page for information about the history of the group. We do not hold auditions. We hope you will come along and see if the music is something you will enjoy.
Unfortunately for insurance reasons we are currently unable to cater for under-18s.
We ask players for a donation of £25 a term to cover the hire of the hall and the insurance. If you can't come regularly you may prefer to donate £3.00 each time you come to a session instead.
Vacancies
There are currently vacancies in all sections - strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. Current vacancies are listed below. Please use the contact form to get in touch.
Conductor
The conductor role is shared by a number of our members. If you're interested in giving it a try, please get in touch.
Strings
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Brass
French Horn (often involves transposition, particularly from Eb)
Trumpet/Cornet (some transposition from A)
Trombone
Woodwind
Flute*
Oboe
Clarinet* (some transposition from A)
Bassoon
* We occasionally have a large number of flute and clarinet players. On those weeks, we may ask our Flute & Clarinet players to cover other parts as needed.
Percussion
We have a high proportion of pieces with parts for a percussionist. If you are interested and have your own kit (or are happy to improvise with what we can find!), please do get in touch!
Updated April 2024
Conductor
The conductor role is shared by a number of our members. If you're interested in giving it a try, please get in touch.
Strings
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Brass
French Horn (often involves transposition, particularly from Eb)
Trumpet/Cornet (some transposition from A)
Trombone
Woodwind
Flute*
Oboe
Clarinet* (some transposition from A)
Bassoon
* We occasionally have a large number of flute and clarinet players. On those weeks, we may ask our Flute & Clarinet players to cover other parts as needed.
Percussion
We have a high proportion of pieces with parts for a percussionist. If you are interested and have your own kit (or are happy to improvise with what we can find!), please do get in touch!
Updated April 2024