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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
“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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Past Updates
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No strings today! NDCO's first wind sectional
11 brass and woodwind players came together for our first wind sectional.
Jan 31, 2017
Learning to stir up musical magic
On 14th January Peter Fender lead us in an introduction to conducting workshop.
Jan 24, 2017
The North Downs Community Orchestra - Stunning Show!
On the 4th December, North Downs Community Orchestra performed an amazing winter concert!
Jan 18, 2017
Make yours a wonderful musical Christmas
Kick off your Christmas Season with The North Downs Community Orchestra.
Nov 5, 2016
Thanks to Waitrose a free concert for all. Sir Winston Churchill would have approved.
Our first public concert, 100% free to the public thanks to the extremely generous support and confidence Waitrose placed in the Orchestra.
Oct 10, 2016
Free Autumn concert, Edenbridge, 9 October 2016
Thanks to the generous support from our friends at Waitrose, this concert is free.
Oct 2, 2016
The Marathon Orchestra
Participating in the St John's 24 hour music marathon raising money to help more people to play music!
Sep 18, 2016
North Downs Community Orchestra records performance for Last Night of the Proms
North Downs Community Orchestra and North Downs Band will be part of the BBC’s famous Last Night of the Proms celebrations.
Sep 8, 2016
Marathon Musicians
Book a date in your diary for 17 September 2016.
Aug 4, 2016
Get playing & enjoy life more
Backed by the ABRSM, Making Music, Music for all and the BBC, the Get Playing Initiative is a great way to enjoy this summer.
Jul 29, 2016
Summer Lovin'
An impromptu outdoor public rehearsal.
Jul 21, 2016
1 + 1 + 1 = 1
An honour and a joy for members of the NDCO to join our wonderful friends in Horsham for an afternoon Orchestral Workshop.
Jul 11, 2016
Music for All
Meeting Paul McManus CEO of the Music Industry Association who also runs the charity "Music for All".
Jun 15, 2016
Inaugural concert of the North Downs Community Orchestra
The inaugural performance of the Orchestra will be on June 12th at the ‘Picnic on The Green for the Queen’ event.
May 16, 2016
Croydon Orchestral Ensemble and North Downs Community Orchestra forge closer links
Closer ties with COE giving members of both orchestras the opportunity to play in either orchestra plus the possibility of joint concerts.
May 6, 2016
What has got 16 legs, makes music, talks and laughs at lunchtime on St Georges Day ?
Tune in and listen to members of the North Downs Community Orchestra being interviewed live on Meridian 107FM.
Apr 9, 2016
Launch of the North Downs Community Orchestra attracts extensive press coverage
Press coverage with front page articles on several regional newspapers and the orchestra invited to speak on local radio shows.
Mar 31, 2016
Hello World! The inaugural rehearsal of the North Downs Community Orchestra
In just a matter of a few weeks 24 musicians came together from across the region for the NDCO's inaugural rehearsal.
Mar 23, 2016
Internationally acclaimed conductor Rainer Hersch becomes Patron of NDCO
We're delighted to announce that conductor and comedian Rainer Hersch is Patron of the North Downs Community Orchestra.
Mar 22, 2016
How to set up an Orchestra: Meeting with H2O
Getting some superb advice on how to set up, manage and grow an amateur Orchestra.
Mar 1, 2016
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