It has a strong core of talented string players which is supplemented with woodwind, brass and percussion players, as needed

The orchestra performs its own concerts about three times a year, usually at Altrincham Girls Grammar School. It also teams up with some of the region’s top choral societies to perform the great classical choral works, including a regular engagement with Blackburn Choral Society playing The Messiah in Blackburn Cathedral every December.

Over the years, the orchestra has played in many venues including Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, the Royal Northern College of Music concert hall, BBC Manchester studios and many of the region’s churches and town halls.

Regular conductors have included the American cellist Kenneth Woods, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra violinist Bob Chasey and a number of special guest conductors including Justin Doyle, Richard Davis, Richard Howarth, Jon Malaxetxebarria, Alex Robinson and Michael Bawtree.

The Lancashire Chamber Orchestra usually rehearses on two or three Sundays leading up to a concert date, in a range of venues, including Mawdesley and Heskin, near Chorley, Hale and Altrincham. The group always welcomes new members (around Grade 8+ standard) to come and join them.

Further details about the orchestra can be obtained from any of our players or by emailing the orchestra on [email protected]