CYCO is not a replacement for your school orchestra, but an addition to it. You will have the opportunity to develop and improve your orchestral skills under the direction of a professional conductor and to meet other musicians.
 

We generally meet one Sunday a month for rehearsals and to perform public concerts.
 

They are not meant to be an ordeal, although a high standard is expected. George Reynolds is looking for potential as well as grades achieved and will use the auditions to plan the years repertoire. As a guide - string players should be Grade 4 standard and above, others Grade 5 and above.

We also have a Junior Orchestra where Grade 1 (and upwards) players are more than welcome.
 

It varies from year to year, but on average from  9 to 19 years old
 

Yes, but not recently.. CYCO's most recent foreign tours have been to Lake Garda, Italy and Avignon, France. The whole experience was very rewarding and proved to be a great success. We played in a number of venues to appreciative audiences of locals and tourists. Everyone had a really good time.
 

Our repertoire is decided by George Reynolds and has in recent years included Bach - Brandenburg Concertos; Schubert - Rosamunde overture and Souza - Liberty Bell. Our conductor is always open to suggestions from the players
 

If you would like to meet players before committing yourself, then come along to a rehearsal. We are very friendly. Telephone the Recruitment Secretary to make arrangements. You could come to a concert and see what you think.
 

Complete the application form and send it as detailed in the form. You have not committed yourself to anything. If you feel that the contributions might be a problem, please talk to anyone on the committee about it. We are much more interested in your music than your money!