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.

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We currently have vacancies for a Principal Oboe and 2 Cello players at Grade 7 standard and above.
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Halifax Orchestral Society is registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.

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Concerts

Next concert

Sunday 8th March 2020, 3:00pm at Square Chapel, Halifax

North and South

Triumphal March from Aida – Verdi
Peer Gynt Suites (extracts) – Grieg
Carmen Suite (extracts) with soloist Manu Brazo – Bizet
Symphony No. 4 – Nielsen

 

Manu Brazo is kindly supported by Making Music’s Philip & Dorothy Green Young Artists scheme.

 

Halifax Orchestral Society is registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.

Future Concerts

Saturday May 16th 2020, 7:30pm at Square Chapel, Halifax

Springing into Summer

A selection of classical/popular music on a summer theme

 

Halifax Orchestral Society is registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.

 

 

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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

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Notable Members

Barbara Slade
Our Leader
Barbara Slade
Our Leader

Nicholas Simpson
Conductor Extraordinaire
Nicholas Simpson
Conductor Extraordinaire