Members’ Area
Welcome to the Northumberland Orchestra Members’ Area. Here you’ll find useful information for current members, including rehearsal schedules, concert details and important documents.
If you are joining or renewing your membership, please complete the online membership form below. This helps us keep our membership and contact details up to date and ensures we have the information we need to keep you informed throughout the season.
Rehearsal Dates & Details
Our regular rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Jesmond United Reformed Church. The calendar below shows all scheduled rehearsals, concerts and other important orchestra dates. Please check it regularly for any changes or additional sessions, particularly as we approach concert performances.
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19 (26HT)
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 4, 5
Download Autumn 2026 Schedule
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
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, (15HT), 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22
April 12 19, 26
May 3, 10, 14, 15 (please note rehearsal on bank holiday Monday)
(post concert concerto readings)
May 24
June 7, 14, 28
July 5
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’
Special Anniversary Play Day 2027
Date: Saturday, 12th June 2027
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
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
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