Welcome to the Sheffield Light Orchestra website.

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About the Orchestra

We play a wide variety of music in a relaxed atmosphere but do not give concerts.   Many members play in other orchestras but enjoy the opportunity that is available here to engage in our extensive repertoire.

We meet every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Upper Hall of the Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield - which is an easily accessible, central location opposite the Crucible Theatre. The entrance is on Chapel Walk and there is a lift and disabled access.

We play music across the classical range including overtures, symphonies, selections from shows, suites, marches and other popular classics.

The orchestra was formed in the 1950's from an amalgamation of a number of previous orchestras, mainly supported by Sheffield Steel Companies.  We have a membership of around 25 musicians comprising strings, woodwind and horn.

We welcome enthusiastic players and are looking for string players, especially cellos and violas as well as brass and percussion.

Music from our library is played each week and some pieces may be rehearsed over a period of a few weeks.  The emphasis, however, is on enjoyment of playing music, sight reading and a varied programme.

Updated 8.6.2010.