About the orchestra
The Halifax Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK’s oldest non-professional orchestras. Now in our 137th concert season the Orchestra is looking forward to 2019/20 with confidence and optimism.
Members from all walks of life, within and around Calderdale and beyond share a passion for playing together. The players are variously teachers, semi-professionals and retired professionals along with a positive group of dedicated amateurs.
Halifax Orchestral Society is registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
News
We hope and continue planning for our concert in November however whether it will be possible and the repertoire as published will depend on rehearsals beginning in September. We may have to find another venue too because Square Chapel, our usual venue, is currently in administration.
Unfortunately, the current restrictions make it almost impossible to contact venues and so we cannot confirm anything yet so please keep an eye on our website and facebook page for news as we get it.
Halifax Symphony Orchestra - 13th June '20
Do you play an instrument and would you like to play in the orchestra?
We currently have vacancies for a Principal Oboe and 2 Cello players at Grade 7 standard and above.
Please e-mail Our Leader
Halifax Orchestral Society is registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
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Concerts
Next concert
Sunday November 15th 2020, 3:00pm (to be confirmed), Venue – TBA
The Full English
English Folk Song Suite – Vaughan Williams
Viola concerto – William Walton
Enigma variations – Edward Elgar
Future Concerts
Saturday March 6th 2021, 7:30pm , Venue – TBA
Eroica
Cosi fan Tutte overture – Wolfgang Mozart
Brahms Variations on a theme – Joseph Hadyn
Symphony #3 Eroica – Ludvig van Beethoven
Saturday May 15th 2021, 7:30pm, Venue – TBA
Springing into Summer
Pastoral Symphony (Highlights) – Ludwig van Beethoven
Walk to the Paradise Garden – Frederick Delius
Midsummer Night’s Dream – Felix Mendelssohn
Land of Mountain and Flood – Hamish McCunn
Summer Evening – Kodaly
and summer music made popular by the Beach Boys, Fred Astaire, John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.
Halifax Orchestral Society is registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
Ticket Information
Ticket and concert information
Orchestra performances are held at Square Chapel in Halifax.
Located next to the historic Piece Hall at 10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG
For ticket information, please visit Square Chapel or call the box office on 01422 349422
Gallery
Notable Members
