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Our Beethoven Play Day is inspired by Tom Hammond, much-loved conductor of Hertford Symphony Orchestra until his untimely death in 2021 which was deeply felt by all those who knew him. Tom originally came up with the idea to mark Beethoven's 250th Birthday in 2020 . We dedicate this day to the memory of Tom whose talent and love of music touched all those around him.
Following our performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.9 in November 2025. Hertford Symphony Orchestra would like to invite experienced orchestral players as well as young instrumentalists to join us for a stimulating and sociable day of music making working at pace through all of Beethoven's Symphonies 1-8. Guest players are welcome.
Date
January 11th 2026
Venue:
Simon Balle School,
Mangrove Road,
Hertford SG13 8AJ
Registration begins at 9am with the Play Day beginning at 9.30am sharp.
Drink and cakes will be available during the day but please bring your own lunch!
Adults: £20
Students: Free
How to book:
If you would like to join us, complete the booking form
or contact us by E-mail:
HertfordSymphonyOrchestra@gmail.com
More Information about the Beethoven Play Day
Venue:
Main Hall,
Simon Balle School,
Mangrove Rd,
Hertford.
SG13 8AJ
Parking: In the school car park
Access to the Hall: Via the pedestrian gate to the left of the main reception building ; the main hall will be on your left.
Timetable
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9.00 A.M .
(We all need to be seated and ready to play at 9.30 a.m. sharp)
Morning Session (9:30 – 1:00)
• 9:30 – 10:05 → Symphony No. 1
• 10:05 – 10:50 → Symphony No. 2
• 10:50 – 11:10 → Break (20 mins)
• 11:10 – 12:05 → Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
• 12:05 – 12:15 → Break (10 mins)
• 12:15 – 1:00 → Symphony No. 4
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Lunch (1:00 – 2:00)
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Afternoon Session (2:00 – 5:30)
• 2:00 – 2:50 → Symphony No. 5
• 2:50 – 3:00 → Break (10 mins)
• 3:00 – 4:00 → Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral)
• 4:00 – 4:20 → Break (20 mins)
• 4:20 – 5:00 → Symphony No. 7
• 5:00 – 5:30 → Symphony No. 8
What to bring : Your instrument, Music Stand and Lunch.
Refreshments available during the breaks but please bring your own lunch.
Please note that we may wish to use photographs taken during the day for future publicity and/or on the H.S.O. website. Please don't hesitate to let us know by email or on the day if you do not wish to be included in any photos.
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