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Calling all double reed players and percussionists!
We are currently looking for double reed and percussion players to join our friendly, welcoming orchestra based in Dundee. If you are interested, please contact the secretary at dsosecretary@gmail.com
The Orchestra
Dundee Symphony Orchestra is the performing name of Dundee Orchestral Society.
The Society was founded in 1893 by a group of enthusiastic amateur performers. There has been a continuous thread of concert giving since then. The only period in the Orchestra’s history when it did not perform or rehearse was during the Second World War. The orchestra is funded through private and charitable donations, and subscriptions from members. The orchestra has a core membership of some 75, mostly amateur, players. Extra players are brought in when necessary.
Our patron is Nicola Benedetti (view press release here) and the society is affiliated to ‘Making Music (Scotland)’.
Key People
Conductor: Robert Dick, Leader: Liz Beeston.
Concerts
The Orchestra usually performs three concerts per season, in November, March and June. Look at the Concert History page to see the wide and interesting range of pieces we have played over the years, including some first performances of works commissioned by the orchestra. We have had a number of excellent soloists performing favourite concertos, including Allan Neave on guitar, Murray MacLachlan, Christopher Gough – French Horn, Anna Liisa Bezrodny – violin, Clare Shearer – mezzo, Caroline Taylor – soprano and Naomi Boole Masterson – cello. We like to support young local artists when we can.
Rehearsals
MONDAYS 7:30PM, ST MARY’S CHURCH, BROUGHTY FERRY
Rehearsals start in September each year and are held on Monday evenings in St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Our Annual General Meeting is held on about the third Monday of September, in our rehearsal premises. If you are interested in joining the orchestra as a player, check our Contact page for how to get in touch. We are currently particularly looking for brass, percussion, and double reed players who are good enough to be able to contribute to the success of our concerts (minimum grade 8 level), and to benefit from playing regularly in our orchestra.
Accounts
Please see the Accounts page to download the orchestra’s financial statements.
Policies
Please visit the Policies page to download the orchestra’s policies on safeguarding etc.