Would you like to join us ?
The GCO rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 10.00pm Rehearsal
venues can vary, so it is important to keep checking the Rehearsal
Schedule for the latest information.
The orchestra has around 40 regular members, with any additional players
called in as required for each concert. Our players are keen musicians of
all ages and backgrounds who come together under a professional
conductor to play music to the highest standard we can achieve. We are a
friendly and sociable orchestra, but we do expect players to commit
themselves to regular attendance throughout each term, and to undertake
private practice between rehearsals.
We welcome enquiries from potential new members in all
sections. Although we have a very loyal membership, with many
long-standing players, vacancies arise from time to time so we
are always keen to hear from good, enthusiastic players who are
interested in joining us. Ideally, you will be playing to at least
the equivalent of Grade 8 level on your instrument. Typically,
you would be invited to participate in a few rehearsals prior to
taking an audition with our conductor and relevant section
leaders.
Currently, vacancies exist for violas, cellos and double basses.
All members pay
an annual subscription, which is set each year at the Annual General Meeting of
the orchestra. For the 2023/24 session, this is set at £150. A reduced
subscription of £100 is available for students, unwaged and retired members.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please e-mail us at
join@gco.org.uk for further information.
Your attention is drawn to the web-page entitled Auditions (follow the link
below). This provides details of the procedure that the orchestra adopts to
audition prospective new members. Also provided is a list of typical orchestral
excepts that you may be asked to play. These will generally be related to the
pieces in the current repertoire.
Glasgow Chamber Orchestra