WELCOME TO P.C.O.
Peterborough Community Orchestra (PCO) had its first tentative rehearsal in 2018. We feel we’ve come a long way since then. We currently have forty five members. We're on a mission to nurture a friendly, supportive ensemble, where people can enjoy playing a wide variety of musical styles, and achieve an ambitious standard of performance. We perform several public concerts a year.
We can accommodate just about any orchestral or band instrument, including percussion/drums, recorder and bass guitar. If you play a non orchestral instrument, please get in touch via the Contact Us button. PCO is made up of a wide mix of abilities, up to and beyond grade 8. You don't need to exams, but you should be able to cope with written music at ABRSM/Trinity grade 3 minimum. Please note, that although our members are friendly and will help with musical queries, we cannot provide instruction. All ages and family groups are welcome, including adult learners and returners. Young people under sixteen must be accompanied by an adult, due to safeguarding legislation. Get in touch or drop in to one of our rehearsals. There's no charge for your first three sessions, while you decide if we are the sort of orchestra you are looking for. We know it can be daunting to walk into a hall full of people who already know each other. We appreciate this, and will give you a warm welcome.
Chairman. Anne Brown
Treasurer. Caroline Howell
Musical Director. Charlie Westbrook
Rehearsal & Concert Dates
We meet at:
The Parish church of St Oswald & the Sacred Heart
933, Lincoln Road Peterborough PE4 6AE 7.30pm-9.30pm.
(Entrance to the hall & car park is at the rear of the church. Access is from Paston Lane & is available from 7pm.)
AUTUMN TERM 2024
Wednesday 11th, 18th, 25th September
Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd October
HALF TERM
Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November
Wednesday 4th December Pre concert rehearsal at St Firmin's Church, Thurlby, Nr Bourne, Lincs. PE10 0EH
WINTER CONCERT
Wednesday Evening December 11th,
St Firmin's Church, Thurlby, Nr Bourne Lincs. PE10 0EH Provisional 7.30pm start.
Please bring your own music stand. You will also need a soft 4B pencil; available from us at cost. Currently 60p
If you are interested in joining us, then get in touch via the contact page. We would love to meet you!
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Music was my first love, and it will be my last.
Music of the future and music of the past........
To live without my music
Would be impossible to do.
In this world of troubles,
My music pulls me through.
Music (was my first love).
Song by John Miles; 1976.