History of the WCO

The Windsor Community Orchestra started up in 2004. It has been doing 3 concerts a year since then. Each concert includes 6 or 7 orchestral pieces, and also features solos and smaller groups made up of members of the orchestra. These have been as diverse as a brass duet, an accordion solo and a jazz trio.

Recruiting now!

Come and join us! Joining the orchestra costs only £25 per term with reductions for additional family members.

We meet on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Full details can be found on the "Meeting dates" page.

To join the orchestra, you can use the form on the "Contact us" page, e-mail Elaine at wco@windsororchestra.org.uk, call on 01753 859123, or even just turn up, instrument in hand, at one of the rehearsals.

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The orchestra at the dress rehearsal for the 2014 Summer concert.

Autumn term

The autumn term will start on the 25th September at our usual time of 7 p.m. at Dedworth Green Baptist Church.

Special workshop sponsored by Waitrose

On Saturday 18th October, the Windsor Community Orchestra will be holding a special workshop for all musicians. The workshop will be free open to anyone who plays a musical instrument at any level; from complete beginner onwards; and for anyone over 9, including adults.

We will ask people who want to join in to arrive from 1:30 p.m. and the workshop will start at 2 p.m. and run until 5 p.m. The participants will then be able to show off the pieces they have learnt by playing in an Evening Charity Concert, which will start 7:30 p.m.

This special workshop has been made possible through the generosity of Waitrose.

Summer concert

On the 3rd July, the 2014 Summer concert was held. The orchestra played 5 pieces, including three short pieces by Robert de Visée and Debussy's Ballet Suite, as well as some popular TV themes tunes and popular songs.

There were also 11 pieces by soloists or smaller groups made up of members of the orchestra.

The audience seemed to love the show, despite the fact that the Ballet Suite had to be restarted. So much so that they demanded an encore.

£210 raised for charity

Although our concerts are always free, we do ask for donations which we give to a charity that is nominated by members of the orchestra. This year, members of the orchestra had read about a young dad who is raising money for a vital cancer treatment, so wanted the money to go to him. We are delighted to announce that we raised £210 which has gone to Matt’s fund.

About the orchestra

The Windsor Community Orchestra is a local orchestra for all ages, including children above 9 years old, young people and adults, who meet to learn a wide range of music and perform together in the community. We welcome players of any grade or ability, but the orchestra is designed for those under grade 5.

You can find more details in the "About us" page.