Saturday 8 December 2018

New rehearsal venue: Greenbank Parish Church

We're on the move!

From Wednesday 9 January 2019, the Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra will begin rehearsing in the lower hall at Greenbank Parish Church, Braidburn Terrace, EH10 6ES.

Our rehearsal schedule for 2018-19 remains unchanged and our concert schedule will be updated as soon as possible. As ever, our rehearsals will take place from 7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday evenings with a short coffee break.

We are always keen to welcome new members. If any string players are interested in joining us, please get in touch using the information on the "contact us" page.

Monday 3 December 2018

Christmas Concerts 2018

Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra will be performing two concerts during this year's festive season.

The programme is as follows:

JS Bach          Violin Concerto in A minor
Stanley           Organ Concerto in D minor
Avison           Concerto for String Orchestra in E minor

As well as a selection of Christmas carols.

The first concert takes place at Morningside United Church on Wednesday 12 December at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £10, at the door.

Our final concert of the year takes place at St Anne's Church, Dunbar on Saturday 15 December at 3pm.
Soloist: Carlo Massimo
Entry: by donation.

Merry Christmas!

Thursday 5 July 2018

Rehearsal schedule 2018-19 announced

The Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra will commence rehearsals for its 2018-19 season on Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm in Morningside United Church
As ever we welcome new members, in particular upper strings. If you are interested in joining please email the orchestra at edinburghchamber@gmail.com or simply turn up on the night and have a tryout with the orchestra.
The full year's rehearsal schedule is below.


Winter            Term 
JS Bach          Violin Concerto in A minor
Stanley           Organ Concerto in D minor
Avison           Concerto for String Orchestra in E minor

Date (2017)
Session
3/10/18
Rehearsal
10/10/18
Rehearsal
17/10/18
Break
24/10/18
Rehearsal
31/10/18
Rehearsal
7/11/18
Rehearsal
14/11/18
Rehearsal
21/11/18
Rehearsal
28/11/18
Rehearsal
5/12/18
Rehearsal
12/12/18
Concert Morningside United Church, 7.30pm
15/12/18
Concert Dunbar St Anne's, 3pm



Spring Term
Haydn             Symphony No 42
Pleyel              Symphony in D major, Opus 3 no.1.
Boyce             Symphony No 4

Date (2018)
Session
9/1/19
Rehearsal
16/1/19
Rehearsal
23/1/19
Rehearsal
30/1/19
Rehearsal
6/2/19
Rehearsal
13/2/19
Half-term break
20/2/19
Rehearsal
27/2/19
Rehearsal
6/3/19
Rehearsal
13/3/19
Rehearsal
20/3/19
Rehearsal
27/3/19
Rehearsal
3/4/19
Concert. Greenbank Parish Church




Summer Term


JS Bach          Violin Concerto in A minor
Avison           Concerto for String Orchestra in E minor
Stanley           Organ Concerto in D minor
Stamitz          Symphony in G minor

Date (2018)
Session
1/5/19
Rehearsal
8/5/19
Rehearsal
15/5/19
Rehearsal
22/5/19
Rehearsal


29/5/19
Rehearsal
9/6/19
Concert:   Crichton Collegiate Church




All rehearsals are at Morningside United Church at 19.30 unless otherwise stated



Thursday 8 March 2018

Spring concert – Wednesday 14 March 2018

Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra's spring concert will take place on Wednesday 14 March, 7.30pm at Morningside United Church, with a programme that includes: 


Mendelssohn – Reformation Symphony

Wagner – Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral

Léon Boëllmann – Fantaisie Dialoguée




Tickets: £10 (Price includes refreshment)

Hope to see you there!