Bromley Symphony Orchestra

Members general information

Cellos 2006 The orchestra usually rehearses on Mondays from 7.30pm to 10pm at Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ. We welcome applications from prospective new members and ask new members to complete an address form and Gift Aid declaration at their first rehearsal. We collect an annual subscription from members who regularly attend rehearsals. There is a mailing list for members with an archive and rss feed and a facebook group 'BSO Tutti' and twitter feed BromleySymphony. Some members socialise at the Oak House Tavern after rehearsals.

Please bring a music stand to all concerts and rehearsals.

We currently have vacancies for violins, double basses and harps.

(Most other instruments have a waiting list)

Rehearsal schedule

Rehearsals can be imported to your computer or phone in iCal format.


Saturday, 19 May 2012 - 2:15pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	14.15 Brahms in order 15:00 Rossini 15:30 Strauss 16:20 Massenet 16:40 Walton
Saturday, 19 May 2012 - 7:45pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Orchestration and concert order Rossini Overture 'William Tell' 12’ 2(Picc) 2(Cor) 2 2 - 4 2 3 0 - tmp+3 - str Walton Two Pieces from 'Henry V' 8’ Strings Strauss 'Horn Concerto No 2' 20’ Soloist: Richard Watkins 2 2 2 2 – 2 2 0 0 – tmp - str Massenet - Méditation from Thaïs 4' Soloist: Bernard Brook 2 2 2 2 - 4 0 0 0 - tmp - str Interval Brahms 'Symphony No.4' 39’ 2(Picc) 2 2 3(Con) - 4 2 3 0 - tmp+1 - str
Monday, 21 May 2012 - 8:00pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Annual General Meeting
Sunday, 10 June 2012 - 10:00am Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Summer Workshop Hans Rott 'Symphony in E' 2 2 2 2 Contra. - 4 3 3 0 Timp., Triangle, Strings The rehearsal is open to non-member players (who should apply by 21st May) and spectators, including (silent) children. 11:00 – 12.00 Strings only rehearsal 12:00 – 13:00 Full orchestra rehearsal 13.00 – 14.00 Lunch (Please bring your own picnic lunch - weather permitting, lunch can be eaten outside) 14.00 – 15.30 Rehearsal 15.30 – 16.00 Break 16.00 – 17.30 Rehearsal 17.30 – 18:00 Break 18:00 – 18.15 Introductory talk to audience with possible extracts 18.15 – 19.15 Performance
Sunday, 1 July 2012 - 12:00pm 67 Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EF	Summer Garden Party For all Orchestra members, their partners & children and friends of the orchestra. If you are coming, please return the attendance form by 10th June (workshop day).
Monday, 17 September 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 24 September 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 1 October 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 8 October 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 15 October 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 22 October 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 5 November 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 12 November 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Saturday, 17 November 2012 - 2:15pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Rehearsal
Saturday, 17 November 2012 - 7:45pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Orchestration and concert order Bax: ‘Tintagel’ 3(Picc) 2+Cor 2+B.cl 2+Con - 4 3 3 1 - Tmp+2 - Hp – Str Elgar: Cello concerto Soloist: Jamie Walton 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1 – Tmp – str. 30’ Interval Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 (London) 3(Picc) 3(Cor) 3(B.cl) 3(Con) – 4 4 3 1 – Tmp+4 – Hp – Str. 44’
Monday, 19 November 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 26 November 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 3 December 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 10 December 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 17 December 2012 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 7 January 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Christmas break Rehearsal
Monday, 14 January 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 21 January 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Saturday, 26 January 2013 - 2:15pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Rehearsal
Saturday, 26 January 2013 - 7:45pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Orchestration and concert order Suk: Fairy Tales 3(Picc) 3(Cor) 3(B.cl) 2 – 4 2 3 1 – Tmp+3 – Hp – Str. 31’ Mahler: Rückert Lieder Baritone: Laurence Meikle 2(Picc) 3(Cor) 3(B.cl) 3(Con) – 4 3 3 1 – Tmp+3 – Hp – Piano/Celeste – Str. 16’ Interval Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 2(Picc) 2 2 2 – 4 2 3 0m – Tmp – Str. 35’
Monday, 28 January 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 4 February 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 11 February 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 25 February 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Half term Rehearsal
Monday, 4 March 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 11 March 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Saturday, 16 March 2013 - 2:15pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Rehearsal
Saturday, 16 March 2013 - 7:45pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Orchestration and concert order Bruckner – ‘Symphony No 8’ 3 3 3 3 – 8 (5-8 double on Wagner Tuba) 3 3 1 – tmp+2 – hp – str. 70’
Monday, 18 March 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 25 March 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 15 April 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Easter break Rehearsal
Monday, 22 April 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Monday, 29 April 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Tuesday, 7 May 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Note Tuesday Rehearsal
Monday, 13 May 2013 - 7:30pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Rehearsal
Saturday, 18 May 2013 - 2:15pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Rehearsal
Saturday, 18 May 2013 - 7:45pm Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3BP	Orchestration and concert order Shostakovich: Festive Overture 3(Picc) 3 3 3(Con) – 4 3 3 1 – Tmp+4 - Str. 7’ Khatchaturian: Violin concerto Soloist: Bernard Brook 3(Picc) 3(Cor) 2 2 – 4 3 3 1 – Tmp+3 – Hp – Str. 35’ Interval Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique) 3(Picc) 2 2 2 – 4 2 3 1 - Tmp+2 – Str. 46’
Monday, 20 May 2013 - 8:00pm Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ	Annual General Meeting