About the orchestra
The Halifax Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK’s oldest non-professional orchestras. Established in 1882, the Orchestra is looking forward to 2024/25 with confidence and optimism.
Members from all walks of life, within Calderdale and other West Yorkshire areas including Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds share a passion for playing music together. The players are variously teachers, semi-professionals and retired professionals along with a positive group of dedicated amateurs.
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
News
Our next concert will be on
An afternoon at the opera
2:30 on Sunday 19th May 2024. at 2;30 at Square Chapel, Halifax.
Do you play an instrument and would you like to play in the orchestra?
We have vacancies in all string sections - Violin, Viola and Double Bass.
We have an urgent need for Cello players and will need a Principal Oboe player from September 2024.Please e-mail The Leader
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE ORCHESTRA?
Concerts
Next concert
Sunday 19th May 2024 at 2:30 pm – Square Chapel, Halifax
An afternoon at the opera
including:
Nessun Dorma – Puccini
Aida Triumphal March – Verdi
Marriage of Figaro Overture – Mozart
Subject to change.
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
Future Concerts
Future concert dates for your diary
Sunday 20th October 2024
Sunday 15th December 2024
Sunday 9th March 2025
Sunday 18th May 2025
Halifax Orchestral Society is a 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 tickets, please visit Square Chapel or call the box office on 01422 353073