Subscriptions & Joining

New playing members of all ages are always welcome. At present we are especially short of brass players. 

Joining the Orchestra

Contact the secretary or chairman and come along to a rehearsal to try us out. Please let us know if you plan to attend one of our rehearsals for the first time, e.g. by contacting the section leader or the chair of the orchestra (see 'contacts' page).

The orchestra plays challenging repertoire and new players should be of a standard to manage these works and we may assess you to ensure that you meet the necessary standard. As a guideline rank and file players should have a standard of Associated Board grade 7 or above. Section leaders or co-leaders would need to be much better than this. 

Subscriptions for year Sept 2024- Aug 2025 Full subscription is £235 for the year, and may be paid termly (£95 for  winter / spring terms, £45 summer). If paid by the AGM on the 9th October the annual subscription is reduced to £210. 

For under 25s: £120 for the year (£100 if paid before AGM)

For under 18s: £10 each term.

Please pay by bank transfer if possible , details:

Newbury Symphony Orchestra

Sort Code: 30-95-89

Account number: 00274556

If you need confirmation of receipt, please email treasurer[AT]newburysymphonyorchestra.org.

Cheques should be made payable to "Newbury Symphony Orchestra" and can be posted to the orchestra Chair — address is given At this Link 

Special arrangements can be made in cases of financial hardship. If this is the case, please have a word with the treasurer (David Lynch).