Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Northumberland Orchestra ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/) - The Northumberland Orchestra, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, was founded in 1877 and is one of the oldest amateur symphony orchestras in England. - [Members Area](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/members-area/) - Schedule of rehearsals of the Northumberland Orchestral Society. - [Previous Concerts](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/about-us/previous-concerts/) - Explore the melodic tapestry of past and present with Northumberland Orchestral Society. Rediscover musical brilliance in our concert archives. - [Joining](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/joining/) - Details on how to join and current vacancies of the Northumberland Orchestral Society. - [Alastair Lord Biography](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/about-us/the-conductors/alastair-lord-biography/) - Alastair Lord - Biography After studying at both Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music, Alastair returned to his native North East and has since developed a reputation as a versatile musician in high demand across many musical fields. He is a well-regarded brass teacher, trumpeter, composer, and conductor of ensembles - [Contact Us](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/contact-us/) - Please fill in this form to contact us. We will be pleased to answer any queries. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Disclaimer: We will never give your data to third parties and we will only use it to email you about our events and activities. - [The Conductors](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/about-us/the-conductors/) - Northumberland Orchestral Society previous and present conductors. - [Orchestra History](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/about-us/orchestra-history/) - President: His Grace, The Duke of Northumberland Conductor: Alastair Lord Leader: Amy Gleeson Orchestra History 1877-1914: The Northumberland Orchestral Society began with a meeting held on Saturday 15th December 1877 at 3pm "to consider the forming of an Amateur Orchestral Society in Newcastle". The first rehearsals were held at the house of a Mr J - [About Us](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/about-us/) - All about the Northumberland Orchestral Society history, the conductors and previous concerts. - [Links](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/links/) - Cobwebs Orchestra COMA North New Tyneside Orchestra North Wind Quintet Tynedale Orchestra Tyneside Chamber Orchestra - [Cookie Policy](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/cookie-policy/) - View the Northumberland Orchestral Society cookie policy. - [Amy Elizabeth Gleeson - Biography](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/about-us/amy-elizabeth-gleeson-biography/) - Amy Elizabeth Gleeson - Biography Amy Elizabeth Gleeson, a native of the United States, has made her home in Newcastle Upon Tyne for over a decade. She currently works as a Head of Music at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in North Shields. 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The programme opens with Mozart's exhilarating Overture to The Magic Flute, followed by Hely-Hutchinson's charming Carol Symphony, a delightful work that weaves together beloved traditional Christmas carols in a richly orchestral setting. - [Come and Play Day: Stravinsky and Glazunov](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/concert/come-and-play-day-stravinsky-and-glazunov/) - Join us for an inspiring Come and Play Day, where local musicians are invited to experience the thrill of rehearsing and performing two colourful orchestral masterpieces. We will be playing Stravinsky's vibrant Petrushka Suite, bursting with dazzling rhythms and vivid storytelling, alongside Glazunov's enchanting The Seasons, a richly melodic ballet score that paints a series of - [Spring Concert--150th Anniversary Concert](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/concert/spring-concert-150th-anniversary-concert/) - Join the Northumberland Orchestra for a landmark evening as it celebrates its 150th anniversary with a spectacular performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection', in the magnificent setting of St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne. One of the most profound and inspiring works in the orchestral repertoire, Mahler's Resurrection Symphony is an unforgettable musical - [Winter Concert 2026](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/concert/winter-concert-2026/) - Experience an unforgettable evening of passion and power as the orchestra brings two towering Romantic masterpieces to life. The program opens with the rich textures and soaring melodies of Symphony No. 4 by Robert Schumann, a symphony that unfolds with dramatic intensity and triumphant spirit. The programme continues with the deeply expressive Cello Concerto in B - [Spring Concert 2026](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/concert/spring-concert-2026/) - Join the Northumberland Orchestra for a celebration of the sea, featuring Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Elgar’s Sea Pictures selections, Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore Overture, Nzekwe’s Sea Lights, Gipps’ Seascape, and Zimmer’s Pirates of the Caribbean. - [Summer Concert 2026](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/concert/summer-concert-2026/) - Experience an evening of vibrant, rhythmic music that celebrates the rich cultures of Latin America and Spain. The concert begins with Gershwin's Cuban Overture, a lively and colourful homage to the sounds of Havana, followed by Márquez's Danzón No. 2, a sultry and rhythmic masterpiece that pulses with the spirit of Mexico. Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras - [Winter Concert 2025](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/concert/winter-concert-2025/) - Experience the Northumberland Orchestra performing Rachmaninov’s Isle of the Dead, Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances, Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in an evocative winter programme of orchestral masterpieces. ## Profiles - [Olivia Smith](https://www.northumberlandorchestra.co.uk/profile/olivia-smith/) - Etiam eu molestie eros, commodo hendrerit sapien. Maecenas tempus leo ac nisi iaculis porta. Sed sapien tortor, aliquet a velit ut, lacinia molestie velit. 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