community orchestra days
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saturday 7 november 2026, 10am-3.30pm
saturday 6 march 2027, 10am-3.30pm
To request a place at the November Community Orchestra Day, please complete the application form here.
The application form for our March 2027 Community Orchestra Day will be posted in due course.
Venue - Buxton Community School, SK17 9EA
Time - 10am-3.30pm, with a short performance at 3pm. Participants should arrive between 10am and 10.15am to sign in.
What to expect - A full day workshop, led by our experienced music director. Musical will include Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King, Lloyd-Webber's Phantom of the Opera (selections) and John Williams's Theme from E.T. We will finish the day with a short performance. There will also be tea/coffee and cake!
Who can join in? This event is for adults and children, playing at Grade 4 standard or above. It's a great chance for parents to play alongside their children, but we'd also love other local musicians to join us.
Cost - Adult participants will be asked to make a minimum donation of £10 to PDMC funds to help with the cost of this event. A donation link will be provided for participants who have received an email confirming their place on the day. There is no charge for children (anyone aged under 18 or in school Y12) but donations are always welcome.
Not a musician but want to get involved? We would love donations of cakes etc to sell at break times on the day. All funds raised will help us cover the cost of the event. If you are able to bring something, please pass it to our team as you arrive. Helpers to serve refreshments are always appreciated!
What to bring - Don't forget your instrument and a packed lunch. A pencil may be handy too. Tea, coffee and cake will be available to buy at break times (squash will be provided for children free of charge). Stands and music will be there for you on the day.
Performance - Please feel free to invite your friends and family to join us at 3.15pm for a short performance.
Instruments - There will be have parts for:
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Percussion
Piano (maximum 1 player)
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Need more information? Contact admin@pdmc.org.uk.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Apply to take part in our November Community Orchestra Day via this short online application form here. We will be in touch to confirm your place and to send you a payment link (for adult participants or anyone who wishes to make a donation) in due course after form completion.
Applications for the March 2027 Community Orchestra Day will open later in the year.
on the day
What to bring? Please bring your instrument, a packed lunch and a pencil. Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake will be available to purchase (all proceeds to PDMC funds)
Children taking part - Members of PDMC ensembles taking part in this event will be supervised by our team. If children who are not yet PDMC members wish to take part, we may require a parent to stay with them depending on age etc.
Who can watch the performance? Please feel free to invite friends and family to come along at 3.15pm to watch the final performance.
future events
summer 2027 date TBC