About Nottingham Symphony Orchestra...

We are a weekly rehearsing amateur orchestra which plays a major role in the classical music of the City and County of Nottingham. Under the expert and enthusiastic guidance of our Musical Director, Derek Williams (now in his twenty third season with the orchestra) and regular leader, Alex Hodgson, our standard of performance has never been higher.

We normally play four concerts each year. Our repertoire spans all types of classical music and the choice of programmes is varied and challenging but always popular. In addition to local artists and a number of winners of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition we have featured internationally known soloists in our concerts. In November 2003 the Orchestra were privileged to play with the internationally acclaimed violinist, Dong-Suk Kang, and in July 2002 were invited to play a major part in Nottingham's Golden Jubilee celebrations, playing to HM The Queen at the Nottingham Ice Centre. The Orchestra made a very sucessful debut in Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall in May 2004, joining forces with Nottingham Festival Opera and the acclaimed Opera Babes. Later in the year the NSO appeared in an episode of BBC1's drama A thing called love. On 20th May 2006 NSO returned to the Royal Concert hall for another successful visit in a concert featuring Aled Jones and Keedie.

We rehearse on Monday evenings at the Rushcliffe Leisure Centre in West Bridgford, Nottingham and are always on the look-out for talented, enthusiastic players to join the team. Members of the orchestra pay an annual subscription of £110.

If you are interested in learning more please contact the Orchestral Manager on 0115 981 1263.

For a few more details of the Orchestra's early history click here.