The Salford Symphony Orchestra

Video from Dvorák 8 Concert June 10th 2001

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Chairman: Simon Caplan (Violin 2)

Orchestra Manager: Christine Clarkson (Violin 1)

Musical Director: Barrie McKinnon

Leader: Jon Henderson

Membership Secretary (Patrons): Jackie Fisk (Viola)

Treasurer: Gordon Sharrard (Cello)

Subscription Secretary: Angela Darcy (flute)

Web Manager: Dave Collins (Cello)

John Eaton (Cello)

Librarian:Vacancy

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We are delighted to announce that Sir Peter Maxwell Davies is now the President of the Salford Symphony Orchestra.

The late Joseph Needham originally founded Salford Symphony Orchestra in 1947. He was a protégé of Sir Henry Wood, on whose recommendation came to Salford, where he was appointed director of music for Salford City Police Band. Eventually with the help of freelance professional string players, he formed Salford Symphony Orchestra. Sir John Barbirolli was the orchestra’s President for some years. After Joseph Needham’s death, John Crossdale took over as MD, his first performance was a memorial concert for ‘Joe’. Salford Education Authority with Jack Fryer as MD and conductor, later absorbed the orchestra.

After many successful years, the orchestra disbanded in 1985. Following requests from the Salford public and musicians, Christine Clarkson started to re-form the orchestra in 1995.

The Orchestra aims to provide local people with interesting programmes, performing four concerts per year and also platform opportunities for talented musicians (amateur and professional).

Salford Symphony Orchestra’s main concert venue is Peel Hall, University of Salford. Rehearsals are held at the Moorside High School in Swinton, on Wednesday evenings at 7:30.

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Peel Hall, Salford University, M5 4WT

For Membership and General enquiries contact :

* Christine ( 0161-737 4126

For Patrons and Fundraising contact Jackie:

( 0161-281 6241

For website enquiries contact Dave on: * Dave

Video from Mozart Piano 21, July 1st 2007

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See Calendar for Rehearsals Dates

Look Who's 60

See Member's area for Party details

Librarian Vacancy:

Do you have a passion for music and would like to contribute/experience the behind scene action of what it takes to put a concert together? Then the Librarian's role might be for you!

Ability to read music would be nice to have, but not essential.

The role involves;

Sourcing and ordering the music from the relevant libraries within the required time, ready for start of rehearsals.

Preparing the music pads for the orchestra members and ensuring that the pads are signed out by each musician. After the concert, checking the music back in and returning the music to the Library.

For more detailed information please call Christine

( 0161-737 4126

Next Concert

Sunday 17th October

Peel Hall, Salford University, M5 4WT

7:30pm

Mendelssohn, Ruy Blas Overture

Elgar, Enigma Variations

Grieg, Piano Concerto, soloist John Eaton

Vaughan Williams, Lark Ascending, soloist Jon Henderson

Peel Hall, Salford University, M5 4WT

Ticket prices £7.00 and £6.00 concessions purchased on the door.

Accompanied children (up to age 16) will be admitted free. We hope this will make live classical and orchestral music more easily accessible to children and young people, who are our future audience.

Refreshments during the interval.
Convenient car-parking in the grounds close to the entrance door.

Orchestra Chairman Simon Caplan, presents Conductor, Barrie McKinnon with a commemorative trophy to mark 40 years as a member of the orchestra.

Orchestra Chairman Simon Caplan, presents Orchestra Manager, Christine Clarkson with a commemorative trophy to mark 40 years as a member of the orchestra.

Video of the Intermezzo from the Karelia Suite June 10th 2001

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Harry Potter Music

Jurassic Park Music

The Orchestra has purchased the music for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" and "Jurassic Park" by John Williams. These are now available for hire by contacting Christine.

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