"The Fun Orchestra" Blog

The North Downs Community Orchestra (NDCO)—fondly known as "The Fun Orchestra"—celebrated its landmark 10th anniversary on Saturday, 23rd May, with a sensational performance at the Millennium Theatre, Woldingham School. On a beautiful, warm summer’s evening, an enthusiastic audience of over 400 people gathered to mark a decade of music-making that began ten years ago at Godstone Scout Headquarters. Under the baton of Musical Director Anna Maria Tabor, the orchestra treated li

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

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