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• Airedale Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.airedaleso.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra formed in 1898, now performing mainly in Ilkley and Saltaire, West Yorkshire. Includes history, concert schedule, and reviews.

• Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.aldworthphilharmonic.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra based in Reading, Berkshire. Includes concert schedule, image gallery and information about rehearsals, education programs and social events.

• Barnet Symphony Orchestra

  http://website.lineone.net/~barnet.orchestra
  Giving talented, local amateur musicians the opportunity to play and perform from the classical repertoire. Details of their three concerts a year, and membership.

• Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bso.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra in Hampshire. Includes a history of the ensemble, and details of their concerts, history, tours and ticketing.

• Bathgate Concert Orchestra

  http://www.bathgateconcertorchestra.org.uk/
  Profiles a voluntary group of musicians. Includes rehearsal times and details of performances, history and events.

• Bolton Chamber Orchestra

  http://www.boltonchamberorchestra.co.uk/
  Amateur orchestra in Lancashire performs three concerts a year. Includes details of concerts and rehearsals.

• Bolton Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.boltonsymphony.org.uk/
  Includes concert calendar, ticket prices, and links.

• Bournemouth Rehearsal Orchestra

  http://www.rehearsalorchestra.org/
  Group playing classical music in a relaxed atmosphere, without the pressure of performances. Details of membership and programme, with photos, video and audio clips.

• Bromley Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bromleysymphony.org/
  South London amateur orchestra performing concerts of professional standard, with concert list, ticket ordering and membership information.

• Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bhso.org.uk/
  Formed by local musicians and performing two concerts each year, normally in May and November. Includes news, history, programme, repertoire, and joining and sponsorship information.

• Bushey Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.busheysymphony.org.uk/
  Based in Hertfordshire. Includes information about the ensemble, calendar of concerts and events, and program notes.

• Chester Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.chesterphilorchestra.co.uk/
  Regional English amateur orchestra, featuring concert program, history, rehearsal information, and contact details.

• Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.edinburghsymphonyorchestra.co.uk/index.shtml
  Includes history and past concerts, concert and rehearsal schedule, membership information.

• EMG Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.emgsymphonyorchestra.org/
  The Exeter Music Group is the largest amateur symphony orchestra in the South West of England. Profile, concert and workshop details, and information for prospective members.

• Essex Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.essexsymphony.org.uk/
  Chelmsford: includes concert and rehearsal schedule, program notes, membership and volunteer opportunities.

• Forest Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://forestphilharmonic.org.uk/
  Based in Waltham Forest, London. Describes the aims of the ensemble founded in 1964. Includes current programme, performers and history, and membership information.

• Fulham Symphony Orchestra

  http://fso.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra, includes concert schedule, new member recruitment, rehearsal schedule and venues, links, and contacts.

• Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/gortonphil/
  Amateur symphony orchestra, believed to be oldest orchestra in Manchester. Details of concerts, profiles of members, history, and membership information.

• Halden Sound Music Group

  http://haldensound.blogspot.com/
  An amateur orchestra welcoming new players of all abilities. Profile of the group and details of its repertoire and rehearsals.

• Haslemere Musical Society

  http://www.hmsoc.org.uk/
  Musical society with both choir and orchestra.

• Haverhill Sinfonia

  https://haverhillsinfonia.wordpress.com/
  Profile and history of the Suffolk-based orchestra. Includes their concert and recital programme, and details of the Haverhill Sinfonia Soloist Competition.

• Havering Concert Orchestra

  http://www.hcoweb.co.uk/
  Information about the ensemble in the London Borough of Havering, with details of concerts and rehearsals. Also contains background on instruments and composers.

• Hertford Symphony Orchestra

  https://sites.google.com/site/hertssymphony/
  Profile of the orchestra, and their concert program. Includes membership information, and details of how to support them.

• High Peak Orchestra

  http://www.hpo.ukgo.com/
  Founded in 1975 as The Cooperative Orchestra, and based in Whaley Bridge. Includes their history, concert and ticket details, and information on membership.

• Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra (UK)

  http://www.huddersfield-phil.org.uk/
  Kirklees' longest-established non-professional orchestra. Information about the orchestra and details of the concert programme for the current season.

• Hull Philharmonic Society

  http://www.hullphilharmonic.org/
  Includes history and concert calendar.

• Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.iwso.info/
  A non-professional orchestra on the Isle of Wight; regular concerts with high-profile soloists throughout the year. Site provides programme info, mailing lists, and contact details.

• Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.kpo.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra in London, which aims to give an opportunity for advanced players to study and perform works from the classical and modern repertoire. Includes their concert schedule, and information about membership.

• Kensington Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.kso.org.uk/
  Non-professional ensemble, based in London, with its own concert series on London's South Bank, and at St John's, Smith Square. Details of program, and rehearsals.

• King Edward Musical Society

  http://www.kems.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra and choir in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Information on concerts, rehearsals and workshops.

• Leeds Baroque Orchestra

  http://www.leedsbaroque.org/
  Period-instrument orchestra specializing in baroque repertoire: includes next concert date.

• London Charity Orchestra

  http://londoncharityorchestra.co.uk/
  Profile of an amateur orchestra, promoting the love of music and charitable causes. Includes news, player listing, and information on their concert and rehearsal programme.

• London Phoenix Orchestra

  http://www.phoenixorchestra.org/
  Amateur orchestra founded in 1924 as the London Insurance Orchestral Society. Includes a history, with information on members, rehearsals, and concert schedule at Queen Elizabeth Hall and St John's Smith Square.

• Maidstone Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.mso.org.uk/
  Performs 5 concerts a year with professional soloists. Includes information about orchestra, vacancies, concerts, and ticketing.

• Manchester Beethoven Orchestra

  http://www.beethovenorchestra.co.uk/
  Amateur orchestra giving concerts in Manchester. Information about calendar, membership, recordings, history and library.

• Newent Orchestra

  http://www.newentorchestra.org/
  Amateur community orchestra based in Newent, Gloucestershire. Promotes local music making and composition through performances and education.

• North Devon Sinfonia

  http://www.northdevonsinfonia.org.uk/
  Gives classical music concerts near Barnstaple, Devon. Information about schedule, rehearsals, and ticketing arrangements.

• North London Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.nlso.org.uk/
  Community symphony orchestra giving five concerts a year in North London. Includes membership information, details of concerts and rehearsals, and their history.

• North Wiltshire Orchestra

  http://www.northwiltsorchestra.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra which gives three concerts a year in Chippenham. Includes a history, concert and rehearsal details, and ticket information.

• Northampton Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.nso.org.uk/
  Information about the ensemble, conductor, concert dates, and ticketing. Also recruiting for members.

• Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.nottinghamphilharmonic.co.uk/
  Profile of a thriving amateur orchestra, with details of their concert season, ticket information, reviews, programme notes, and audio clips.

• Nottingham Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.nso.talktalk.net/
  A weekly-rehearsing amateur orchestra playing a major role in the classical music of Nottingham. Includes concert dates and programmes, booking information and contact details.

• Oldham Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.oldhamsymphonyorchestra.org.uk/
  Information about their concerts, rehearsals, and vacancies.

• Oxford Sinfonia

  http://home.btconnect.com/simon_payne/
  Amateur chamber orchestra. Includes details of performances and contact details.

• Oxford Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.oxfordsymphonyorchestra.org/
  Based within Oxford, with rehearsals during university term time. Includes their history, programme details, and vacancies.

• Petersfield Orchestra

  https://www.facebook.com/petersfieldorchestra
  Includes concert calendar; history, pictures, and archive of program notes.

• Plymouth Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.plymouthsymphony.co.uk/
  One of the oldest amateur city orchestras in the country. Information on concerts, and how to support the ensemble, with news and a history.

• Portobello Orchestra

  http://www.theportobelloorchestra.co.uk/
  Formed to provide learning and performing experience for a range of adult abilities. Includes their schedule of concerts for charity, past performances, and new player information.

• Reading Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.rso.org.uk/
  Brings together amateur musicians from the Thames Valley to perform classical music concerts. Program and membership information.

• Richmond Orchestra

  http://www.richmondorchestra.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra in Surrey. Includes their rehearsal and concert schedule, conductor's biography, and membership/vacancy details.

• Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.rtwso.org/
  Non-professional orchestra for Kent and Sussex. Includes details of forthcoming concerts and biographies of conductors.

• Salisbury Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.salisburysymphonyorchestra.org.uk/
  Concerts, history, membership and associate information for an amateur orchestra in Wiltshire; established 1917.

• Scarborough Orchestra

  http://www.scarborough-orchestra.co.uk/
  Details concerts, reviews, news, contact details and joining instructions.

• Scottish Sinfonia

  http://www.scottishsinfonia.org.uk/
  Performs several classical orchestral concerts each year in Greyfriars Kirk, and noted for its performances of Mahler on the Fringe of Edinburgh Festival. Includes information on their concert diary, recordings, sponsors, and tickets.

• Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.sheffieldphilharmonicorchestra.org/
  The longest-running amateur Orchestra in Sheffield, the SPO performs major orchestral works in the South Yorkshire area. Rehersal and contact details, concert venues and programs listed.

• Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://home.btconnect.com/Measures/newspo/spo.htm
  The symphony orchestra of the Colne Valley. Concert dates for classical music with guest artistes, performed in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK.

• St Giles Orchestra

  http://www.stgilesorchestra.org.uk/
  Oxford: Includes repertoire, concert calendar, pictures, links, membership information.

• Studio Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.studiosymphony.org.uk/
  Ulster's longest established orchestra. Information about membership, their concert programme, ticketing and reviews.

• Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.surreyphil.org.uk/
  Leatherhead; usually performs in Dorking and Epsom: Includes history, concert calendar, ticket purchase information, and membership information.

• Sussex Symphony Orchestra

  http://ssomusic.co.uk/
  Information about the orchestra, attracting professional and non-professional players from across Sussex. Includes their concert programme, and ticket details.

• The Alderley Edge Orchestra

  http://www.aeorchestra.org.uk/
  Gives several concerts each year in Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Macclesfield. Details of programmes, workshops and membership.

• The British Police Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bpso.org.uk/
  An amateur orchestra drawing its players from across the 44 police forces within the United Kingdom. Includes audio samples, a history, and concert schedule.

• The City Of Southampton Orchestra

  http://www.csorchestra.org/
  Concert dates and programmes, venues and booking information, with a history and contact details.

• The Lambeth Orchestra

  http://www.lambeth-orchestra.org.uk/
  Making orchestral music available to music-lovers in Lambeth and neighboring boroughs. Profile of the ensemble, with a concert schedule, and membership information.

• The Mozart Orchestra of Norwich

  http://www.mozartorchestra.org.uk/
  Includes rehearsal and concert calendar.

• The Salford Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.salfordsymphony.org/
  Amateur orchestra based in the Salford area. Regular concerts are performed at Peel Hall, Salford University.

• The Saturday Morning Orchestra

  http://www.saturdaymorningorchestra.co.uk/
  Profile of an orchestra, which began as an Adult Education Workshop in Calcot, Berkshire, in 1971. Rehearsal and concert schedules, vacancies, history, news, repertoire, and contact information.

• Todmorden Orchestra

  http://www.todmordenorchestra.org.uk/
  Based in West Yorkshire; includes dates and programs for forthcoming concerts, with reviews and information for new orchestra members.

• Wessex Concert Orchestra

  http://www.wco.org.uk/
  Amateur orchestra specialising in mixed-repertoire concerts. Details of their programme, membership, vacancies, and reviews. [Wiltshire]

• West London Sinfonia

  http://www.westlondonsinfonia.org/
  Amateur symphony orchestra based in Ealing. Information about concerts, artists and music, with contact details for those interested in joining.

• Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.wilmsloworchestra.co.uk/
  Amateur orchestra performing in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Information about concerts, rehearsals, and members.

• Winchester Symphony Orchestra

  http://winchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk/
  Concert programme, and information for new and existing members.

• Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra (WMSO)

  http://www.wmso.org.uk/
  Information about a Berkshire amateur orchestra, with their concert and rehearsal schedule, and information about their repertoire and support.

• Woodford Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.pnms.co.uk/wso/
  Profile and history of this amateur orchestra, based in London Borough of Redbridge. Includes details of performances and rehearsals.

• Wrexham Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.wrexhamorch.co.uk/
  A North Wales community orchestra, with their concert schedule, biographies of players, and history. Also includes details of their support network.

• York Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.yso.org.uk/
  The oldest amateur orchestra in the city presents their concert calendar. Includes ticket information, and historical archives.

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