An informal classically based guitar group in Alnwick, always looking to increase our number, [8 to date!]. A mere rehearsal group we have no ambition to perform but have met for the last 7 years or so just to play ensemble music on the classic guitar. We are a very mixed ability bunch but anyone who is keen and can read music will be welcome.

New members of grade 4+ standard welcome.

A community wind band that plays a wide range of music and performs regular concerts in the North East with occasional concert tours abroad. Originally based in Springfield School in Jarrow, it was formed in 1989 to allow pupils of the school to continue playing after leaving. It now attracts musicians from all across the north east of England.

The band was formed in 1993 and gives regular concerts of an interesting and widely varied repertoire of wind music from its extensive library. New players welcome, especially a euphonium (instrument available) a trombone &/or tuba, and clarinets of a reasonably high standard.

Just what it says: cellos rule. All cellists are welcome.

We are always on the look out for more musicians. If you like fun music with a great set of people then call over with your instrument on our rehearsal night. You will be made more than welcome and we are sure that you will enjoy the night as much as we do. You don't have to join the band to have a practice or two with us. Don't be shy, give us a try...

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

The Cobweb Orchestra is a multi-award winning network of nine local orchestras across the North of England. Each group welcomes, encourages and supports all players of all instruments and all abilities, always seeking to be inclusive. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit cobweborchestra.org.uk

We are a very friendly group who enjoy rehearsing together most Saturdays. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us (strings, brass and woodwind). The orchestra play a wide range of music from pops, novelty, standards, musicals to classics. We also enjoy giving occasional concerts in the local area raising money for charities and projects.

The Coquet Concert Band was formed in Sept 2019. It attracts experienced musicians who enjoy collective music making to a high standard, under the leadership of Andy Taylor. We rehearse regularly on Wednesday evenings in Swarland. New players of grade 5+ welcome

We do not audition but you should have had previous experience of playing in a band or orchestra and be at least Grade 6 standard. The best way to join is to contact our musical director and arrange to come along and sit in on a rehearsal. We are a friendly and sociable ensemble.

We do not have any entry requirements for the band - all we ask is that you are willing to attend rehearsals regularly and if possible to also be available for band concerts. The most important thing is to have some fun making music with other enthusiasts - a good sense of humour is a must! The music we play is suitable for a range of abilities, and new or lapsed players as just as welcome as ex-professionals in DCWB.

The Darlington Orchestra is a community orchestra featuring local amateur musicians. We perform two regular concerts per year and occasionally participate in other events. New members are always welcome.

For players of violin, viola, cello and bass. Current charge £5 -£10 per session

Student orchestra, no minimum standard required and a wide range of abilities represented. Performs three concerts per year including a Christmas Concert, a Summer Tour and "Last Night of the Proms" around Easter time.

We are an evolving orchestra set up in early 2007 around a 16 year old theatre company, First Act Theatre. We perform for musicals with the theatre and in separate concerts. We cover a wide range of music styles. We are looking for musicians of all ages and backgrounds willing to commit to regular rehearsals, who love music and enjoy playing in groups and with singers We are looking to expand our membership (19 at last count) and so have vacancies in all sections and we are particularly keen to develop the membership of our string, brass and percussion sections.

The music, including light classical, musicals and symphonies, is played purely for enjoyment and the programmes are changed every three weeks to avoid boredom. No auditions, new members of all ages and abilities welcome. We host conducting students from the Music Dept, Newcastle University, under the guidance of our musical director, Terry Mason.

Hurworth Concert Band comprises brass, reed and percussion players from Darlington, Durham, North Yorkshire and Teesside. We aim to provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life to pursue their musical interests and develop their instrumental skills as well as providing a musical resource for the local community. New players of all standards are always welcome so if you play an instrument come and join us.

3 concerts a year often with soloists from The Royal Northern Sinfonia, whose members also give coaching sessions during the term.

A very versatile 40 piece band playing all types of music to a high standard.

Founded in 2012, we aim to promote the enjoyment of orchestral music for classical guitar. If you play classical guitar and can sight-read a simple line of music then you are most welcome to join.

An enthusiastic and friendly bunch playing a wide variety of music from Bach to Lloyd Webber. Vacancies exist for French Horns Trombones and 2nd clarinets. Other wind instrumentalists or percussion welcome.

The North East Recorder Orchestra was formed in January 2004 to give recorder players in the North East Of England the opportunity to tackle large scale pieces either especially written for the recorder orchestra or arrangements. There are no auditions but members are expected to be competent sight-readers on the recorder.

We are a newly established Concert Band in the North East. We welcome players of all ages and abilities and play a wide repertoire of music. For more detailed information on events, venues, times and dates of rehearsals visit our Facebook page.

Formed in 1877! Vacancies for Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, French Horn, Percussion

Off Key Music are a friendly community windband, based in South Tyneside. Formed in August 2013. We are open to players of all ages and musical abilities. We don't charge any fees or subs to be part of our ensemble. We play a varied variety of music from traditional to modern, and host our own annual Summer and Christmas Concerts as well as other performances across the region throughout the year. We regularly perform at Beamish Museum, Co Durham. We performed at Disneyland Paris in April 2019, as it was so successful we plan to go again in 2024.

We play a wide range of music to encompass the different levels of playing abilities within the band, but the emphasis is always on the fun and enjoyment of playing with other musicians.

Army Reserve wind band always looking for new members. Grade 6 and above.

We are a flexible ensemble of players of various ages and abilities; players of all instruments are welcomed. The aim of the group is to bring live music to hospices, nursing homes and sheltered accommodation in the Newcastle area. We play anything we enjoy - as long as the joy is infectious.

The music, including light classical, musicals and symphonies, is played purely for enjoyment and the programmes are changed every three weeks to avoid boredom. No auditions, new members of all ages and abilities welcome

South Tyneside Orchestra are a local community Orchestra based in South Shields. We rehearse weekly and perform at various venues across the North East. We welcome players of all ages and abilities!

The Orchestra is a large group of talented musicians and friends who enjoy playing together and are keen to share in regular concerts, community events and inclusive outreach learning programmes. Non playing members also support our work and we have a strong audience base. We are a registered charity. SSO enjoys high standards of musicianship, welcomes new members and is keen to bring on young talent through links with SYCO (our partner youth and community orchestra). While we cater for players from Grade 5, many of our members are Grade 8 and beyond. We need more violas, brass and percussion members and always welcome strings and any musician who just wants to join in at the discretion of the MD. Sometimes, not often, we have wind vacancies. Our repertoire is wide - Baroque, Classical, Jazz, Showtime, Folk and Pop

The Tynedale Orchestra was formed in 1988 to enable orchestral musicians in the Tynedale area to play symphonies and concertos. We give concerts twice a year in the Autumn and Spring terms.

Enthusiastic and friendly string orchestra, established 50 years. We give concerts three times a year. We aim to maintain high standards and we occasionally have vacancies for good players.

We may have a fancy name, but we are far from that! The Wensleydale Orchestra is a small but very friendly group of musicians. Our members have a wide range of musical abilities and all are welcome whether you have experience of ensemble playing or not! All you need is a musical instrument and a desire to experience the joy that is playing with other people to create music! We do not hold auditions. If you are interested give Antonia a call or email her for more details.

Currently a 35 piece adult wind band consisting of new players (around Grade 4 upwards), lapsed players and ex-professionals. We meet most Friday evenings in Whickham and we play (and make loads of mistakes) mostly for our own pleasure but we regularly give concerts... usually in support of local charities. We are pleased to welcome new players. We have shortages in some instrumental sections but there may be a waiting list for some others. Please get in touch.

We are a very friendly and enthusiastic band.Open to all wind players at any level. We’d love to hear from you!

We are an all age concert band who have been playing together since February 2014 and would love it if you could join us. We welcome players of all ages and standards, to encourage inter-generational opportunities within our community. If you are bored playing by yourself and want to share your experience with others be sure to come along.