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"The Fun Orchestra" Blog
Stay on top of the latest news, events, and announcements from the North Downs Community Orchestra.
Recent Updates & Activities
Dec 27, 2024
“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...
Jul 7, 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...
Jun 27, 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...
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Dec 12, 2018
NDCO chooses Mozart and movie tunes for winter concert
The North Downs Community Orchestra hosted its winter concert at the Bawtree Concert Hall at Limpsfield’s Hazelwood School.
Nov 21, 2018
From Mozart to The Sound of Music
NDCO will be staging their 2018 Winter Concert featuring repertoire from Mozart, the Barber of Seville, The Sound of Music, and more.
Jul 27, 2018
Percussion Playtime
NDCO held a 'junk percussion' workshop for potential percussionists, as part of the Percussion Project.
Jun 22, 2018
Caterham Festival Concert on Fathers' Day
Many thanks to Caterham Festival for inviting North Downs Community Orchestra to take part again!
May 22, 2018
North Downs Ensemble plays with more young percussionists than ever before!
9 members of the NDCO Ensemble had the pleasure of joining two classes at Godstone Village School.
Apr 2, 2018
2nd Birthday concert joined by a sell-out crowd to celebrate!
Which was the favourite -- Pavane or Poppins? The jury is still out.
Jan 26, 2018
Our North Downs Ensemble visits young Caterham musicians
We loved our visit to these young Caterham musicians!
Dec 15, 2017
This stage isn't big enough!
Christmas rehearsal and end of term social.
Nov 30, 2017
How many Tunes would you expect for a Tenner?
The answer is a lot - if you were attending the St Nicholas's Church, Godstone, Tunes for a Tenner afternoon.
Nov 22, 2017
Trainee conductors try out their skills...and instrumentalists produced sounds of music
We managed to make our first ever way through the complete piece using a selection of volunteer trainee conductors from our midst.
Oct 24, 2017
Thank you, Godstone Village School! We have a spacious new rehearsal venue.
North Downs Community Orchestra back from summer break in a new venue at Godstone School.
Aug 30, 2017
Super Sunshine for an August Bank Holiday Monday!
Our North Downs Community Orchestra certainly had fun joining in with the annual community event, Godstone Fete and Donkey Derby!
Aug 18, 2017
A good 'tune-up' for a fine machine always improves performance!
NDCO performs at the Douglas Brunton Day Centre AGM
Jul 23, 2017
Different town, different event, different festival!
A workshop afternoon, rehearsing first and then performing in an informal concert, with our friends from various orchestras in Horsham
Jul 10, 2017
Sizzling Summer Concert for Caterham Festival and Make Music Day UK!
Our contribution to the Caterham Festival and the Make Music Day UK, on the warmest June day in the UK since the summer of 1976!
Jul 10, 2017
Make Music Day UK - Caterham Church Walk Shopping Centre
NDCO at Make Music Day UK, in Caterham's Church Walk Shopping Centre.
Jun 17, 2017
Alfresco fun rehearsal with random 'toy' instruments!
The strings have been working on our first ever symphony at string sectionals -- alfresco!
Jun 2, 2017
We love Summer!
We played outside rather than inside our rehearsal venue of Endeavour, the unusual and charming Tudor-like headquarters of Godstone Scouts.
Mar 22, 2017
Stirring First Birthday Concert finishes in the Mirrored Bawtree Hall with goosebumps!
The concert marked the first birthday of this inclusive amateur orchestra.
Mar 14, 2017
40 strings today plus 1 harp
NDCO strings sectional plus our harp player
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