Attendance
Please note which rehearsals you are required for and ensure you attend all of them. If you are unable to attend one, please let your section leader know well in advance. Given the limited rehearsal time we have, there is an expectation that players attend ALL rehearsals. We understand this is not always possible but in the event you are unable to attend, please give your apologies as far in advance as possible.
If you are a section leader, please let the conductor know when players will be absent so that they can plan accordingly.
Term 4, 2026 rehearsal schedule
Vaughan Williams – Overture from The Wasps and Oboe Concerto; Brahms Symphony No.1
Mark Carter, conductor and Robert Orr, Oboe
NOTE: this schedule is subject to change. Please check it before rehearsals.
| Date | Event | Time | Rehearsal order | Notes |
| 13 October | 1930 | Wasps; Brahms 4, 1, 2, 3 | Please arrive early to help set up | |
| 20 October | 1930 | Brahms 2 & 4; Wasps; Concerto | ||
| 27 October | Sectionals | 1930 | TBC | |
| 3 November | 1930 | Brahms 2; Wasps; Brahms 4 & 1 | ||
| 10 November | 1930 | Brahms 1 & 3; Concerto | ||
| 17 November | 1930 | Wasps; Brahms 4, 1, 3 | ||
| 24 November | 1930 | Concerto | With soloist | |
| 1 December | 1930 | Concerto | With soloist | |
| 5 December | Dress rehearsal | 1330 – 1640 | Programme order | 1300 set up |
| 6 December | Concert | 1500 | 1300 set up; 1330 Soundcheck; dress: all black. |
Notes for players about rehearsals
- Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights, 7:30 to 9:45 pm.
- The venue needs to be set up before rehearsal. A member of the committee will arrive at 7.00pm to open up. We appreciate players turning up early to help set up the seating.
- Please be ready to tune at 7.25pm, so that rehearsal can start at 7.30pm.
- When the leader stands to tune please be quiet. This signals that they are ready for the orchestra to tune up. Wait for the oboe to give an A. The leader will tune the orchestra in the order of brass, woodwind, strings. Sections not being tuned should be silent.
- Please only tune quietly so that others can hear their own note. String players, initially tune your A only. When the leader sits down you may then (and not before) tune your other strings quietly.
- Please keep any relevant conversation to a minimum and then only speak softly; and refrain from talking especially while the conductor is addressing the orchestra or any section.
- There is a break in the middle of the rehearsal for coffee, tea and chat. Please do listen for when you need to be back in place to re-start.
- At the end of rehearsal please help to put the chairs and other furniture back where they were before rehearsal for the next users of the church or hall. This must always be done.
- If you are unable to attend rehearsal please contact your section leader to record your apology.