We welcome new players in our orchestra. Each season has a distinct repertoire culminating in a concert series, so the beginning of the season is the best time to join. Our upcoming season runs from January 31 to May 23, 2010. The new theme, which will account for around half of the music will be: "The British Invasion" (British 1960s-1970s pop music).

To join the orchestra, you need to have good reading skills and technique that enables you to express the rhythm and mood of the music. All the orchestra members have taken lessons in some kind of classical music at some point in their lives. Potential new members are asked to contact the Artistic Director, Nicola Bocus, and may be asked to audition.

Orchestral dues are currently approximately $75 per 6 rehearsals or concerts. Since we are particularly keen to attract guitar and bass players, dues are $60 if you play one of these instruments. For mandolin a low-income rate of $60 and full-time student rate of $45 are available.

We rehearse in San Francisco, on a Sunday between 3 and 6 pm. Before you join the orchestra, you need to make sure that you are able to come to almost all of the rehearsals. You must also be able to communicate through email. For rehearsal dates and location, click here.