Are you looking to hire an orchestra?
On many occasions, SGO has formed a partnership with a local musical society, choir, church, charity or other organisation. We have given also given concerts in venues around Oxfordshire, including Bicester, Witney, Sunningwell, Islip, Hampton Poyle and Kidlington. Examples of organisations who have commissioned our services include:
| Barezzi Opera - Pirates of Penzance 1985 |
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| Beningborough Singers, York - choral concert in Woburn Abbey Church 2001 |
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| Cranford Choral Society - two choral concerts 2008 |
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| Didcot Choral Society - choral concerts 2000, 2003, 2004 |
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| Didcot Arts Forum - orchestral concert 2003 |
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| Lord Williams Festival Chorus - gala concerts in Thame and Oxford Town Hall 1999, Thame 2001 Festival |
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| Karen Sellick School of Ballet - Delibes Coppelia 2000 |
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| Lechlade Festival 2001 - orchestral concert |
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| Oxford Purcell Consort - choral concert 1989 |
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| Soroptimist International of Oxford & District - a concert of operatic arias and orchestral music, 1994 |
What others said after hiring St Giles Orchestra
Last week's concert was for us an amazing affair which I was ever so pleased with and I want to thank you both and the members of St Giles who took part from the bottom of my musical heart. Your group was very professional and musical in its approach to that performance and it completely complemented and enhanced our singing - a music marriage for
that short time. Many many thanks.
Thank you for your organisation of the players and your attention to the
detail that meant the contract worked so well.
You never know, we might work again together one day - I hope so!
Best wishes and kind regards to all the players,
David Howard
Conductor, Beningbrough Singers
What we can offer
We welcome the opportunity to perform concerts or to accompany choral societies, or as part of a larger Festival. We can provide either the whole Orchestra or a selected part of it (40-70 players), with or without conductor, to suit your requirements, programme, venue size etc. We can also suggest repertoire and soloists if required.
Our typical maximum complement is:
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2 flutes + piccolo
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4-6 horns
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30-35 strings
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2 oboes + cor anglais
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2-4 trumpets / cornets
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Timpani
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2 clarinets + bass clarinet
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3 trombones
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Percussion
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2 bassoons + contrabassoon
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Tuba
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Organ / piano / harp
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As most of our players live near Oxford, we are more likely to be able to respond to your request if your concert is in Oxfordshire.
If you are interested in working with St Giles Orchestra, please contact the conductor.
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