Rehearsal and Performance Dates

Summer Term 2019

Apr    26th
May    3rd,  10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Jun    7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Jul     5th,  12th, 19th

Sunday 9th June - Newbury Bandstand 3pm to 5pm
Saturday 13th July - Englefield Flower Show 2:30pm
Friday 19th July - Band on the Rec 7:30pm

Autumn Term 2019
August 30th First Rehearsal
Saturday 28th September - Concert, St Mary's Church Thatcham
Friday 11th October AGM
Sunday 20th October - Play Day, Acland Hall, Cold Ash 10 till 4
Friday 13th December - Beenham Christmas Concert

Whitchurch Fete - Saturday 4th May

The great British weather tried to challenge us on our first fete of the season, but we were not to be beaten. Despite our marquee deciding to try and make an early exit from our performance, the band braved the weather at this fantastic, fun and family friendly event. The orchestra provided the audience with some appropriate “May the fourth” music, including a medley from Star Wars. The warm tea and cake were appreciated by all at the interval!

Concert - Celebrating 20 Years of Playing

2019 sees BWO celebrate its 20th anniversary. Formed in 1999 from a select group of musicians, as part of Beenham’s millennium celebrations, the orchestra now boasts over 40 players. 

As part of the celebration, the two concerts this year will include our favourite repertoire from the last 20 years. 

If you enjoyed the first concert, the second concert is on Saturday 28th Septmber, 7.30pm and includes pieces by Philip Sparke,Richard Rodgers and John Williams. 

Tickets Paid in advance £10 On the door: £12 U18s £2

Available from Orchestra Members, Picture iT, 17 High Street, Thatcham or phone (answerphone) 0118 9712575

Photos of our recent concert

Our compere for the evening, the Rev. Mark Bennett, made us laugh, gave us time to catch our breath and gave the audience some interesting facts about our pieces, the witty and informative script written, as usual, by our bass clarinettist, Elaine Guy. A full complement of saxes and the trumpet section led by Andy Smets Our lovely flute section Serious business, playing the oboe! Our fantastic percussionists............ and their equally fantastic kit!

Concert Review

Many thanks to Councillor Jeff Beck who sent this letter to the Newbury Weekly News.

Christmas Concert

Friday 14th December, 7.30pm

Beenham School Hall

Join us for a free concert of Carols and traditional Christmas music, mulled wine and mince pies.

A collection will be taken for charity. This year we are supporting
Us in a Bus  a not-for-profit charity organisation that offer opportunities for people with profound learning disabilities and complex needs.
                        http://usinabus.org.uk/

Post Concert / Too early for Christmas Dinner

 Lovely evening at The Six Bells in Beenham.

We raffled a beautiful pom pom wreath made by Daisy Hodgson and raised £100 for Cancer Relief.