MEMBERSHIP

We welcome players from all over Dorset and are currently looking to increase our numbers of violins and violas in particular.

We do not hold auditions but as a guide, the standard of the Sinfonia is generally equivalent to Grade 6 or above. We would not however want to deter people who have not attained formal qualifications but who otherwise are competent musicians.

Applications from players of all ages are welcome and we are very pleased to have a number of young musicians already with us.

If you are interested in joining Dorset Sinfonia, please use the form below to contact us to find out whether your instrumental talents are the ones Dorset Sinfonia is currently lacking!

Costs are kept to a minimum, but inevitably rent, insurance, music etc. all has to be paid for, so currently members contribute £45 per term. This is kept under review and is dependent on funding revenue from concerts and other sources of income.

If you are interested in joining us, please fill in the form below. We will try to get back to you as soon as we can.

TERM DATES

SUMMER TERM

2026

22nd April - Committee meeting

29th April - Term starts

27th May - Half term (no rehearsal)

Saturday 11th July - dress rehearsal and CONCERT

AUTUMN TERM

2026

16th September - Committee meeting

23rd September - Term starts

21st and 28th October - Half term (no rehearsal)

Saturday 12th December- dress rehearsal and CONCERT

SPRING TERM 2027

11th January - Committee meeting

6th January - Term starts

17th February - Half term (no rehearsal)

Saturday 20th March - dress rehearsal and CONCERT

A normal term would include 10 rehearsals and 1 concert

Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm at:
Weymouth Bay Methodist Church
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth DT4 7TH

MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRY

CONSTITUTION

We are formally constituted on an amateur basis.
Our funding is by membership subscription payable in advance on the basis of three terms per year.
The orchestra is a member of MAKING MUSIC, an organisation whose aims reflect ours in supporting and championing voluntary music.
We have a small library of music and are always interested in extending that and increasing our repertoire.
We are particularly keen to provide opportunities for talented young people to gain the experience and great pleasure that can be had from playing as a group and believe that making music in this way is one of the best team games.

Trustees

Chair and Librarian  Tricia Dyer

Secretary  Jo Rowe

Treasurer  Kat Dixon

Membership Secretary  Sandra Turner

Publicity Secretary  Matthew Bakewell

Concert Manager  Helen Rewse

We play for the pleasure of making music as a group, advancing our abilities and encouraging newcomers. .
We perform three concerts each year and welcome the support of visiting players and soloists as each programme dictates.
If you're interested in joining the orchestra or have  a general query, please contact us.
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