Welcome to the new website, this has been designed and built by Phil again (PKHT Web Design). All the normal pages still exist and you can access the forum as usual with the orchestra username and password.

New additions include the news page, which is more dynamic and easier to keep up to date. You may also comment on news items (no need to register, just follow the link to comment on a particular news item). Watch out for the picture gallery to come soon!

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After a hugely successful rehearsal, talk in the pub turned to Ireland's forthcoming clash with England at Croke Park. With a certain member of the horn section adamant that Irish success was in the offing, it was agreed to organise a group viewing of the game. Details will go out by email for anyone interested in watching Jonny teach the peasants a lesson!

The Brunel Sinfonia purchased its first "fixed asset" last week – a bass clarinet. With hire fees ever increasing, the trustees felt that it was time that the orchestra invested in its own instrument. The terms of the purchase are such that the bass clarinet will be on approval for the first six months, with the seller covering insurance and repair costs. We will be contacting various other orchestras in the area and looking to hire out our new pride and joy!

Channel E4's new season "Skins" started this evening, and many Brunel Sinfonia members were involved in its making. Orchestra manager Dave fixed the musicians for the series and many players will appear in some scenes. Catch it on Thursdays!

A crowd of approximately 500 attended the concert this season, and the event was definitely the most successful thus far. A stupendous performance was enjoyed by all with the finale of the Shostakovich nearly taking the roof off. Congratulations to everyone!

Playing over the noise of five lanes of traffic, the Brunel Sinfonia played its part in the closing celebrations of the Brunel 200 Year in fine style. An orchestra of nearly 50 put on a brave show under leaden skies, drawing appreciative crowds and even raising old Isambard himself. By mutual consent the day was great fun, though all subtlety was done away with so that we could be heard!

Places for the Autumn Season are going rapidly, and the only spaces remaining are in the violins, violas, basses and horns. If anyone would like to recommend someone, we'd be very grateful!

This page is designed to give our supporters a chance to keep up to date with goings-on at the Brunel Sinfonia. A link from the Homepage has been set up, and soon this page will be accessible from the Quick Menu on the left of the screen. Please return regularly to see what we are up to.