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"The Fun Orchestra" Blog
Stay on top of the latest news, events, and announcements from the North Downs Community Orchestra.
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“The Fun Orchestra” brings Christmas cheer to a stormy night in Oxted by Julia Church
On Sunday 24th November, fans of the North Downs Community Orchestra (aka “The Fun Orchestra”) braved the aftermath of Storm Bert and...
Dec 27, 2024
Farewell Rehearsal with Sara Young
On Wednesday 3 July 2024, NDCO held a farewell rehearsal with our outgoing Music Director, Sara Young, at St John's Church in Hurst...
Jul 7, 2024
‘For One Night Only’ – Sara Young’s final performance with NDCO is a sell-out success
by Jolene Ebrey The North Downs Community Orchestra’s summer concert was a resounding triumph with all 530 seats sold for the remarkable...
Jun 27, 2024
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“The Fun Orchestra” brings Christmas cheer to a stormy night in Oxted by Julia Church
On Sunday 24th November, fans of the North Downs Community Orchestra (aka “The Fun Orchestra”) braved the aftermath of Storm Bert and...
Dec 27, 2024
Farewell Rehearsal with Sara Young
On Wednesday 3 July 2024, NDCO held a farewell rehearsal with our outgoing Music Director, Sara Young, at St John's Church in Hurst...
Jul 7, 2024
‘For One Night Only’ – Sara Young’s final performance with NDCO is a sell-out success
by Jolene Ebrey The North Downs Community Orchestra’s summer concert was a resounding triumph with all 530 seats sold for the remarkable...
Jun 27, 2024
Soiree for the Spire
A superb evening of music making at St Andrew’s church ( March 17th 2024 ) St Andrew’s seems like a tardis, looks small on the outside...
Mar 21, 2024
Christmas Capriccio
The Bawtree Hall at Hazelwood School was packed again for our Christmas concert on Sunday 26th November 2023 and made for a great...
Dec 15, 2023
An Evening of Summer Smooth
On Sunday 21st May, North Downs Community Orchestra held their "Summer Smooth" Concert at Hazelwood School in Oxted. Launched back in...
May 31, 2023
COVID-19 Precautions for 2022
The NDCO takes COVID-19 seriously and has put in place precautions to minimise transmission.
Jan 4, 2022
Members How-To: Log In and Use Your Account on the NDCO Website
This post will walk you through how to log in, book rehearsals with your account, view your events, and view your saved payments.
Aug 21, 2021
Members How-To: Sign Up for an Account on the NDCO Website
We have added a way for individual orchestra members to sign up for an account on the site. Here's how to set one up.
Aug 1, 2021
Back to in-person rehearsals, updates from lockdown, and our new website
We've launched our shiny new website, plus in-person rehearsals and lockdown highlights (via Zoom, of course!)
Jul 1, 2021
Reflecting on a year in lockdown
Well, we are in unknown territory now and have been since our last full and normal rehearsal in March 2020!
Mar 1, 2021
North Downs Orchestra to celebrate 4th Birthday Concert with new commission
A special commission composition by Richard Cross will debut at North Downs Community Orchestra’s 4th Birthday Concert.
Mar 20, 2020
Double Sleigh Ride!
The North Downs Community Orchestra held its 3rd concert in 2019 at St John's, Hurst Green on November 30th.
Dec 8, 2019
Percussion Project Master Class
We were very lucky to have Richard Scarff spend an afternoon with our percussion section.
Oct 30, 2019
Introducing our new Musical Director, Sara Young
The North Downs Community Orchestra is very pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Young as our new Musical Director and conductor....
Aug 6, 2019
Summer Prom Success!
NDCO's summer concert, "A Summer Prom", featured a rich variety of tunes shared with an enthusiastic audience.
Jul 26, 2019
NDCO at The Caterham Festival
We met plenty of people who visited the Caterham Festival. Lots of our Summer Prom fliers were distributed.
Jun 2, 2019
"The Fun Orchestra" celebrates its third birthday in style
On Sunday 24th March, North Downs Community Orchestra celebrated their third birthday with a concert.
Mar 28, 2019
You can't have a birthday without cake!
We had an amazing 3rd birthday cake, with about half our amazing players, just before the start of our 'Party Pieces' concert!
Mar 26, 2019
Attentive 9 year olds meet our instruments and join in with a range of musical pieces
Our North Downs Ensemble was invited to visit Pine Class at Marden Lodge Primary School Caterham.
Feb 6, 2019
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