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Rehearsal Details

All rehearsals are from 7.30 – 9.30pm at Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, NE2 3AE unless notified otherwise.

Summer Term 2026 Rehearsals

March 16, 23, 30

April 20, 27

May BH, 11, 18, BH

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

July 3, 4

Summer Concert 2026

Date: Saturday, 4th July 2026 at 7:30 pm

Venue: Jesmond United Reformed Church,
Burdon Terrace, NE2 3AE

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 3rd July 2026 at 7:30-9:30 pm

Repertoire

Gershwin-Cuban Overture

Marquez-Danzon No. 2

Villa-Lobos- Bachianas Brasilerias no. 7

Lalo- Symphonie Espagnole

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Autumn Term 2026 Rehearsals

September 7, 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19 (26HT)

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

December 4, 5

Winter Concert 2026

Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026 at 7.30 pm

Venue: Jesmond United Reformed Church,
Burdon Terrace, NE2 3AE

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 4th December 2026 at 7:30-9:30 pm

Repertoire

Schumann- Symphony No. 4

Dvorak- Cello Concerto

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Spring/Summer Term 2027 Rehearsals

January 4, 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, (15HT), 22

March 1, 8, 15, 22

April 12 19, 26

May (3BH) 10, 14, 15

Spring Special Anniversary Concert 2027

Date: Saturday, 15th May 2027 at 7:30 pm

Venue: Newcastle Cathedral
St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 14th May 2027 at 7:30-9:30 pm

Repertoire

Mahler Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’

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Special Anniversary Play Day 2027

Date: Saturday, 12th June 2027 (TBC)

All day playing ending with an informal performance, to be followed by a social event for participants, family, friends and former members of the orchestra

Venue: Jesmond United Reformed Church,
Burdon Terrace, NE2 3AE

Repertoire

Stravinsky Petrushka Suite

Glazunov The Seasons

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Autrumn Term 2027 Rehearsals

September 6, 13, 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, (25HT)

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

December 6, 10, 11

Winter Special Anniversary Concert 2027

Date: Saturday, 11th December 2027 at 7.30 pm (TBC)

Venue: Jesmond United Reformed Church,
Burdon Terrace, NE2 3AE

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 10th December 2027 at 7:30-9:30 pm

Repertoire

Mozart Magic Flute Overture

Hely-Hutchinson Carol Symphony

Brahms symphony No. 2

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