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"The Fun Orchestra" Blog
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A Decade of Harmony: Celebrating 10 Years of the NDCO
The air at our recent rehearsal was filled with more than just music—it was filled with the sweet scent of celebration! To mark the 10th anniversary of the North Downs Community Orchestra, we took a well-deserved break from the sheet music to share some birthday cake and reflect on an incredible decade. We were especially honored to be joined by our patron, Rainer Hersch , who made a special trip to celebrate with us. Rainer’s history with the NDCO goes back to the very begi
Mar 23
A Triumph of Music: North Downs Community Orchestra’s Memory, Mystery, and Magic Concert
North Downs Community Orchestra (NDCO) performed its annual winter concert, “Memory, Mystery, and Magic,” on Sunday, 2nd November 2025. The 60-strong ensemble, under Musical Director Anna Maria Tabor, played at the new venue, Humphreys Hall at Caterham School, drawing an enthusiastic, audience of over 300 guests, and proving the hilly approach to the school did nothing to dampen community spirit. The program was expertly curated around the three core themes. The concert opene
Jan 17
Hollywood comes to Bawtree Hall: NDCO At the Movies
BAWTREE HALL, June 15, 2025 – the magic of Hollywood came alive at Bawtree Hall as the North Downs Community Orchestra (NDCO) presented...
Jul 25, 2025
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"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
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.
Dec 12, 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.
Nov 21, 2018
Percussion Playtime
NDCO held a 'junk percussion' workshop for potential percussionists, as part of the Percussion Project.
Jul 28, 2018
Caterham Festival Concert on Fathers' Day
Many thanks to Caterham Festival for inviting North Downs Community Orchestra to take part again!
Jun 23, 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.
May 23, 2018
2nd Birthday concert joined by a sell-out crowd to celebrate!
Which was the favourite -- Pavane or Poppins? The jury is still out.
Apr 3, 2018
Our North Downs Ensemble visits young Caterham musicians
We loved our visit to these young Caterham musicians!
Jan 26, 2018
This stage isn't big enough!
Christmas rehearsal and end of term social.
Dec 15, 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 30, 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.
Nov 22, 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.
Oct 25, 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 31, 2017
A good 'tune-up' for a fine machine always improves performance!
NDCO performs at the Douglas Brunton Day Centre AGM
Aug 19, 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 24, 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 11, 2017
Make Music Day UK - Caterham Church Walk Shopping Centre
NDCO at Make Music Day UK, in Caterham's Church Walk Shopping Centre.
Jul 11, 2017
Alfresco fun rehearsal with random 'toy' instruments!
The strings have been working on our first ever symphony at string sectionals -- alfresco!
Jun 18, 2017
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