2026 Schedule

All relevant dates are shown in the panel to the right

2026 Committee Members

Manager:                                                       Catherine Rey
Treasurer:                                                      Philippa Horner
Secretary:                                                      Meredith Hatherly
General Committee Members:             Robin Fletcher, Marilyn Moir, David Hatherly, Margaret Wright, David Stone, Cheryl Peffer, Tony Marx

Rehearsals

The orchestra rehearses on Saturday mornings, from 9:30 to 12 noon from early February to early December with a one-week break after each concert and on Easter Saturday.

Rehearsals area held at the Weston Community Hub Neighbourhood Hall, located in Hilder Street Weston (near the intersection with Gritten Street).  There is ample parking on site.

Rehearsal sessions include a friendly morning tea break that offers orchestra members a wonderful opportunity to socialise and get to know each other.

Concerts

The Orchestra aims to perform three concerts each year,  generally in May, August and December.  Concerts are usually held on a Sunday afternoon starting at 3.00 pm at in the Weston Community Hub.

Music

The Orchestra’s repertoire is selected to suit the varying levels of training and proficiency of current orchestra members. The music is mainly classical, but includes some lighter pieces selected from popular musicals.

Performance Dress Code

Performance day dress is black.  Music stands and folders should also be black.

Membership Fees

Membership of U3A is a requirement for Orchestra members over 50 years of age.  Orchestra membership fees for U3A members is $110 per year.  Orchestra membership fees for non-U3A members is $150 per year.

Organisational Principles and Procedures

The Orchestra formally adopted these principles and procedures in February 2025