As a large symphony orchestra our repertoire is ambitious and includes works by Elgar, Brahms, Strauss, Britten, Holst, Debussy, Stravinsky, Mahler and Shostakovich and many others along with more contemporary works.
Wind, brass and string groups play out in the local community, in Handforth Dean, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, at the Old Dancer, at St Bart's and St Chad's Churches and in 'Parties on the Carrs'. We have also accompanied many of the local choral societies.
The orchestra is a registered charity, charity no.507565, is supported by the Evans Arts Trust, is a member of Wilmslow Business Group and is associated with Making Music.
We are proud to have composer, Edward Gregson as our President and is a guest conductor from time to time. Most recently he conducted his own Concerto for Orchestra in February 2023. We have also been very pleased to play some of our president's compositions.e rehearse on Friday evenings at Handforth, along with Tchaikovsy's mighty fourth sympony.
We rehearse on Friday evenings at Handforth Youth Centre and are always happy to hear from anyone interested in playing with us.
