The Newton Abbot Orchestra

Firstly a little history... if anyone knows more and wishes to contribute then please let us know, thank you.

The Newton Abbot Orchestra has been in existence for at least 30 years, having begun its life as The Linden Orchestral Players. As far as we know, Rosina Wall and her sister, Dulcie Sadler established the orchestra and over time, they changed its name to Newton Abbot Orchestra. Marion Room then conducted the orchestra for about 10 years until 1994. Since then, the orchestra has had several conductors until Rob Young took the baton...

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Rob Young – Musical Director

Rob gained his Music degree at Goldsmith’s College, London in 1990 where he also received further tuition on piano.

Upon returning to Devon to join the family business he soon took up position as Musical Director of the Kingsbridge Amateur Theatrical Society (K.A.T.S) for whom he M.D’d ten shows. During his time with K.A.T.S, Rob also worked with other societies including T.O.A.D.S Theatre Company in Torquay.

Subsequently he has worked with many other groups including the Torquay Operatic Society (T.O.P.S), Amdram Productions, Exeter Musical Society and even the Bands of the Royal Artillery and Her Majesty’s Royal Marines as part of Plymouth’s community musical event, Music Of The Night. He has also had a lot of experience as an accompanist and over the past few years has worked on a number of different ventures with the actor/writer Peter Reeves.

Rob became Musical Director of the Newton Abbot Orchestra in October 2006, and since then has conducted many successful concerts in a wide variety of locations.

In addition to M.D'ing, conducting and accompanying, Rob has also found time to write music, and plans to devote more energy to this in the future.


Concert pics - from Hannah's at Seale Hayne


The pre-concert warm-up... Lights, camera, action! (ok we'll settle for just the lights!)
More pics - here


– New content welcome...

Thank you to everyone who has sent jokes and repertoire suggestions. Now you've done the fun stuff how about someone supplying me with new, up-to-date copy? Go on - you know you want to!

Any offers of help re-writing the existing sections, or creating a full history of the orchestra would be much appreciated!

horn Clive, 14/01/12


A sample joke or two...

Q: How do you make a trombone sound like a French horn?
A: Put your hand in the bell and miss a lot of notes.

Q: How do you get two oboes in tune?
A: Shoot one of them.

NEW! cello Micki's Golden Rules for Ensemble Playing...

more on the Members' Page

Forthcoming concerts

Newton Abbot Hub @ Seale Hayne.
• Sunday 4th March, 2pm
We will probably be taking part in the Hub again this year - watch this space!

Jubilee Concert
• Tuesday 5th June (Jubilee Day)
A special evening concert for the Queen's Jubilee Day celebrations at Seale Hayne.

Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth
• 30th June, 7.30pm
A 'Last Night of Proms' style concert for the summer season.

Please phone or email for full details.

Bookings & enquiries:
Please phone 01626 365949
or email: rgr@btinternet.com


Rehearsals schedule:

• Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm

Spring 2012 term now underway

In the Great Hall, Dame Hannah Rogers Centre, Seale-Hayne, Newton Abbot. Please check with us for half-term, end of term, and summer breaks.


Players wanted!

If you are interested in joining us we'd love to hear from you. Firstly please contact Janna to arrange when you may be able to come along. We don't hold formal auditions but suggest you attend for a couple of rehearsals to see if the NAO is for you (and vice versa!).
We do have some younger players in their mid-teens, though a minimum of Grade 5 standard is recommended.

• Currently required:

1st & 2nd violins

Violas

Double bass

Bassoon

2 French horns

Occasional harpist

Subscriptions:
Currently £24 per term

Please contact:
Janna, tel: 01364 652227


Current repertoire

Dvorak – Symphony No.5 'From the New World'

Hoddinott - Folk-song Suite

Rodgers & Hart Revisited - arr. JFK

(more yet to be decided...)


Repertoire past & future:
Please see Members' Area

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The Newton Abbot Orchestra
Chair: Janna Bulmer • Tel: 01364 652227 • janna@amantiquartet.co.uk