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Video from Dvorák 8 Concert June 10th 2001

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Orchestra Manager: Christine Clarkson (Violin 1)

Musical Director:    Barrie McKinnon

Leader: Jon Henderson

Chairman: Simon Caplan (Violin 2)

Membership Secretary: Jackie Fisk (Viola)

Treasurer: Gordon Sharrard (Cello)

Web Manager: Dave Collins (Cello)

John Eaton (Cello)

Librarian: Irene Lancaster

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Positions

We have vacancies for string players.

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. 

Contact Us

For Membership and General enquiries contact :

                            *  Christine

                            (   0161-737 4126 

For Patrons and Fundraising contact Jackie:

                         ( 0161-281 6241

Rehearsal Dates 2010

Starting 13th January

Next Concert

Sunday 7th February 2010

 8:00pm

Mayor's Charity Appeal

The Last Night of the Proms

Conductor Barrie McKinnon
Leader Jon Henderson

Buile Hill Banqueting Suite

Eccles Old Road, Salford

Sullivan, Iolanthe Overture

Holst, Beni Mora

Tomlinson, Folk Song Suite

Britten, Soirée Musicale

Goodwin 633 Squadron

Coates, Dam Busters

Wood, Fantasia on Sea Songs

Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance No 1 and 4

Arne, Rule Britannia

Parry, Jerusalem

Ticket prices £5.00

All proceeds will go to charities selected by the Mayor Cllr Roger Lightup

 St.Ann's Hospice

Salford Young Carers Service 

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

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

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