Web Directory

» Airedale Symphony Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra formed in 1898, now performing mainly in Ilkley and Saltaire, West Yorkshire. Includes history, concert schedule, and reviews.
   http://www.airedaleso.org.uk/

» Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra based in Reading, Berkshire. Includes concert schedule, image gallery and information about rehearsals, education programs and social events.
   http://www.aldworthphilharmonic.org.uk/

» Barnet Symphony Orchestra
   Giving talented, local amateur musicians the opportunity to play and perform from the classical repertoire. Details of their three concerts a year, and membership.
   http://website.lineone.net/~barnet.orchestra

» Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra in Hampshire. Includes a history of the ensemble, and details of their concerts, history, tours and ticketing.
   http://www.bso.org.uk

» Bathgate Concert Orchestra
   Profiles a voluntary group of musicians. Includes rehearsal times and details of performances, history and events.
   http://www.bathgateconcertorchestra.org.uk/

» Bolton Chamber Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra in Lancashire performs three concerts a year. Includes details of concerts and rehearsals.
   http://www.boltonchamberorchestra.co.uk

» Bolton Symphony Orchestra
   Includes concert calendar, ticket prices, and links.
   http://www.boltonsymphony.org.uk/

» Bournemouth Rehearsal Orchestra
   Group playing classical music in a relaxed atmosphere, without the pressure of performances. Details of membership and programme, with photos, video and audio clips.
   http://www.rehearsalorchestra.org/

» Bristol Concert Orchestra
   Includes concert calendar, repertoire, pictures and links.
   http://www.bco.myby.co.uk/

» Bushey Symphony Orchestra
   Based in Hertfordshire. Includes information about the ensemble, calendar of concerts and events, and program notes.
   http://www.busheysymphony.org.uk/

» Chester Philharmonic Orchestra
   Regional English amateur orchestra, featuring concert program, history, rehearsal information, and contact details.
   http://www.chesterphilorchestra.co.uk/

» City of Sunderland Millennium Orchestral Society (CoSMOS)
   A history of the orchestra, with information about their concert program, repertoire, and membership.
   http://www.musicmakesfriends.org.uk/

» EMG Symphony Orchestra
   The Exeter Music Group is the largest amateur symphony orchestra in the South West of England. Profile, concert and workshop details, and information for prospective members.
   http://www.emgsymphonyorchestra.org/

» Edgware Orchestra
   London-based amateur orchestra; information about membership and their programme of concerts.
   http://www.edgwareorchestra.org.uk/

» Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra
   Includes history and past concerts, concert and rehearsal schedule, membership information.
   http://www.edinburghsymphonyorchestra.org.uk

» Essex Symphony Orchestra
   Chelmsford: includes concert and rehearsal schedule, program notes, membership and volunteer opportunities.
   http://www.esosymph.freeserve.co.uk/

» Forest Philharmonic Orchestra,
   Based in Waltham Forest, London. Describes the aims of the ensemble founded in 1964. Includes current programme, performers and history, and membership information.
   http://www.forestphilharmonic.org.uk/

» Fulham Symphony Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra, includes concert schedule, new member recruitment, rehearsal schedule and venues, links, and contacts.
   http://www.fso.org.uk/

» Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra
   Amateur symphony orchestra, believed to be oldest orchestra in Manchester. Details of concerts, profiles of members, history, and membership information.
   http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/gortonphil/

» Halden Sound Music Group
   An amateur orchestra welcoming new players of all abilities. Profile of the group and details of its repertoire and rehearsals.
   http://haldensound.blogspot.com/

» Halesowen Orchestra, The
   Birmingham area: includes repertoire, concert calendar, pictures.
   http://www.halesowenorchestra.freeserve.co.uk/

» Haslemere Musical Society
   Musical society with both choir and orchestra.
   http://www.haslemere-u3a.org.uk/hms/personal.html

» Haverhill Sinfonia
   Profile and history of the Suffolk-based orchestra. Includes their concert and recital programme, and details of the Haverhill Sinfonia Soloist Competition.
   http://www.haverhillsinfonia.co.uk/

» Havering Concert Orchestra
   Information about the ensemble in the London Borough of Havering, with details of concerts and rehearsals. Also contains background on instruments and composers.
   http://www.hcoweb.co.uk/

» Hertford Symphony Orchestra
   Profile of the orchestra, and their concert program. Includes membership information, and details of how to support them.
   http://www.hertfordsymphony.org.uk/

» High Peak Orchestra
   Founded in 1975 as The Cooperative Orchestra, and based in Whaley Bridge. Includes their history, concert and ticket details, and information on membership.
   http://www.hpo.ukgo.com/

» Hull Philharmonic Society
   Includes history and concert calendar.
   http://www.hullphilharmonic.org

» Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra
   A non-professional orchestra on the Isle of Wight; regular concerts with high-profile soloists throughout the year. Site provides programme info, mailing lists, and contact details.
   http://www.iwso.info/

» Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra in London, which aims to give an opportunity for advanced players to study and perform works from the classical and modern repertoire. Includes their concert schedule, and information about membership.
   http://www.kpo.org.uk/

» Kensington Symphony Orchestra
   Non-professional ensemble, based in London, with its own concert series on London's South Bank, and at St John's, Smith Square. Details of program, and rehearsals.
   http://www.kso.org.uk/

» King Edward Musical Society
   Amateur orchestra and choir in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Information on concerts, rehearsals and workshops.
   http://www.kems.org.uk/

» Leeds Baroque Orchestra
   Period-instrument orchestra specializing in baroque repertoire: includes next concert date.
   http://www.leedsbaroque.org.uk/

» London Charity Orchestra
   Profile of an amateur orchestra, promoting the love of music and charitable causes. Includes news, player listing, and information on their concert and rehearsal programme.
   http://londoncharityorchestra.wordpress.com/

» London Phoenix Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra founded in 1924 as the London Insurance Orchestral Society. Includes a history, with information on members, rehearsals, and concert schedule at Queen Elizabeth Hall and St John's Smith Square.
   http://www.phoenixorchestra.org/

» Maidstone Symphony Orchestra
   Performs 5 concerts a year with professional soloists. Includes information about orchestra, vacancies, concerts, and ticketing.
   http://www.mso.org.uk/

» Maldon Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra in Essex. Includes rehearsal and concert details, with information on their repertoire, and the youth section.
   http://www.maldonorchestra.co.uk/

» Manchester Beethoven Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra giving concerts in Manchester. Information about calendar, membership, recordings, history and library.
   http://www.beethovenorchestra.co.uk/

» Mid Sussex Sinfonia
   Community orchestra with over 100 members, giving regular concerts in the Mid Sussex area. Details of concerts, rehearsals, and venues.
   http://www.midsussexsinfonia.org.uk/

» Newent Orchestra
   Amateur community orchestra based in Newent, Gloucestershire. Promotes local music making and composition through performances and education.
   http://www.newentorchestra.org

» North Devon Sinfonia
   Gives classical music concerts near Barnstaple, Devon. Information about schedule, rehearsals, and ticketing arrangements.
   http://www.northdevonsinfonia.org.uk/

» North London Symphony Orchestra
   Community symphony orchestra giving five concerts a year in North London. Includes membership information, details of concerts and rehearsals, and their history.
   http://www.nlso.org.uk/

» North Wiltshire Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra which gives three concerts a year in Chippenham. Includes a history, concert and rehearsal details, and ticket information.
   http://www.northwiltsorchestra.org.uk/

» Northampton Symphony Orchestra
   Information about the ensemble, conductor, concert dates, and ticketing. Also recruiting for members.
   http://www.nso.org.uk/

» Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra
   Profile of a thriving amateur orchestra, with details of their concert season, ticket information, reviews, programme notes, and audio clips.
   http://www.nottinghamphilharmonic.co.uk/

» Nottingham Symphony Orchestra
   A weekly-rehearsing amateur orchestra playing a major role in the classical music of Nottingham. Includes concert dates and programmes, booking information and contact details.
   http://www.nso.talktalk.net/

» Oxford Sinfonia
   Amateur chamber orchestra. Includes details of performances and contact details.
   http://home.btconnect.com/simon_payne/

» Oxford Symphony Orchestra
   Based within Oxford, with rehearsals during university term time. Includes their history, programme details, and vacancies.
   http://www.oxfordsymphonyorchestra.org/

» Plymouth Symphony Orchestra
   One of the oldest amateur city orchestras in the country. Information on concerts, and how to support the ensemble, with news and a history.
   http://www.plymouthsymphony.co.uk/

» Portobello Orchestra
   Formed to provide learning and performing experience for a range of adult abilities. Includes their schedule of concerts for charity, past performances, and new player information.
   http://www.theportobelloorchestra.co.uk/

» Reading Symphony Orchestra
   Brings together amateur musicians from the Thames Valley to perform classical music concerts. Program and membership information.
   http://www.rso.org.uk/

» Richmond Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra in Surrey. Includes their rehearsal and concert schedule, conductor's biography, and membership/vacancy details.
   http://www.richmondorchestra.org.uk/

» Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra
   Non-professional orchestra for Kent and Sussex. Includes details of forthcoming concerts and biographies of conductors.
   http://www.rtwso.org/

» Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
   Concerts, history, membership and associate information for an amateur orchestra in Wiltshire; established 1917.
   http://www.salisburysymphonyorchestra.org.uk/

» Scarborough Orchestra
   Details concerts, reviews, news, contact details and joining instructions.
   http://www.scarborough-orchestra.co.uk/

» Scottish Sinfonia
   Performs several classical orchestral concerts each year in Greyfriars Kirk, and noted for its performances of Mahler on the Fringe of Edinburgh Festival. Includes information on their concert diary, recordings, sponsors, and tickets.
   http://www.scottishsinfonia.org.uk/

» Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra
   The symphony orchestra of the Colne Valley. Concert dates for classical music with guest artistes, performed in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK.
   http://home.btconnect.com/Measures/newspo/spo.htm

» St Giles Orchestra
   Oxford: Includes repertoire, concert calendar, pictures, links, membership information.
   http://www.stgilesorchestra.org.uk

» Studio Symphony Orchestra
   Ulster's longest established orchestra. Information about membership, their concert programme, ticketing and reviews.
   http://www.studiosymphony.org.uk/

» Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra
   Leatherhead; usually performs in Dorking and Epsom: Includes history, concert calendar, ticket purchase information, and membership information.
   http://www.surreyphil.org.uk/

» Sussex Symphony Orchestra
   Information about the orchestra, attracting professional and non-professional players from across Sussex. Includes their concert programme, and ticket details.
   http://www.ssomusic.co.uk/

» The Alderley Edge Orchestra
   Gives several concerts each year in Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Macclesfield. Details of programmes, workshops and membership.
   http://www.aeorchestra.org.uk/

» The British Police Symphony Orchestra
   An amateur orchestra drawing its players from across the 44 police forces within the United Kingdom. Includes audio samples, a history, and concert schedule.
   http://www.bpso.org.uk/

» The Chamber Orchestra
   A substantial group of amateur string players meeting in central London. Includes information about rehearsals, concerts, news, and membership.
   http://www.ravel.org.uk/tco/

» The City Of Southampton Orchestra
   Concert dates and programmes, venues and booking information, with a history and contact details.
   http://www.csorchestra.org/

» The Lambeth Orchestra
   Making orchestral music available to music-lovers in Lambeth and neighboring boroughs. Profile of the ensemble, with a concert schedule, and membership information.
   http://www.lambeth-orchestra.org.uk/

» The Learning Orchestra
   An amateur classical symphony orchestra, based in London, looking for players who are just starting or who want to revive old skills. Details of rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, and tutors.
   http://www.ravel.org.uk/tlo/

» The Mozart Orchestra of Norwich
   Includes rehearsal and concert calendar.
   http://www.mozartorchestra.org.uk

» The Salford Symphony Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra based in the Salford area. Regular concerts are performed at Peel Hall, Salford University.
   http://www.salfordsymphony.org.uk/

» The Saturday Morning Orchestra
   Profile of an orchestra, which began as an Adult Education Workshop in Calcot, Berkshire, in 1971. Rehearsal and concert schedules, vacancies, history, news, repertoire, and contact information.
   http://www.saturdaymorningorchestra.co.uk/

» Todmorden Orchestra
   Based in West Yorkshire; includes dates and programs for forthcoming concerts, with reviews and information for new orchestra members.
   http://www.todmordenorchestra.org.uk/

» WCO ( formerly Westinghouse Concert Orchestra)
   Aamateur orchestra specialising in mixed-repertoire concerts. Details of their programme, membership, vacancies, and reviews. [Wiltshire]
   http://www.wco.org.uk/

» West London Sinfonia
   Amateur symphony orchestra based in Ealing. Information about concerts, artists and music, with contact details for those interested in joining.
   http://www.westlondonsinfonia.org

» Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra
   Amateur orchestra performing in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Information about concerts, rehearsals, and members.
   http://www.wilmsloworchestra.fsnet.co.uk/

» Winchester Symphony Orchestra
   Concert programme, and information for new and existing members.
   http://winchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk/

» Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra (WMSO)
   Information about a Berkshire amateur orchestra, with their concert and rehearsal schedule, and information about their repertoire and support.
   http://www.wmso.org.uk/

» Woodford Symphony Orchestra
   Profile and history of this amateur orchestra, based in London Borough of Redbridge. Includes details of performances and rehearsals.
   http://www.pnms.co.uk/wso/

» Wrexham Symphony Orchestra
   A North Wales community orchestra, with their concert schedule, biographies of players, and history. Also includes details of their support network.
   http://www.nigelhughes.f2s.com/

» York Symphony Orchestra
   The oldest amateur orchestra in the city presents their concert calendar. Includes ticket information, and historical archives.
   http://www.hansgal.com/yso/