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Sam Pearce
"John Moore and the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra were a pleasure to meet and perform with - they made me feel very welcome and accompanied the Mozart concerto with great skill and sensitivity. Thanks again for a wonderful evening!
Sam Pearce"
Welcome to Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra's Website
The Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra (Shrewsbury Orchestral Society) is an orchestra whose roots go back for well over a century.
It gives concert performances of orchestral music in the area in and around the county town of Shropshire in England, while also providing a valuable recreation for its members.
The Orchestra currently has a regular playing strength of about 45 members, together with other guest players who are invited to augment it from time to time.
The Orchestra’s conductor is John Moore, Director of Music at Shrewsbury School. John is also an experienced composer and pianist. The Leader is freelance violinist Paul Bramwell.
Over the years, the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra has performed in various locations in and around the town. Its regular performance venues are Theatre Severn, the historic Shrewsbury Abbey and the Alington Hall at Shrewsbury School. The Orchestra normally gives three concerts each year, in late Autumn, Spring and early Summer, with additional ones on occasions.
If you'd like to find out more, please: Contact Us.
John Moore our conductor
Next Concert
Wed 30th Nov 2016
7.30pm Alington Hall
- Hansel and Gretel Overture
- Peter and the Wolf
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
- Music for the Royal Fireworks
- Ma Vlast - Vltava
Jennifer Pike
"Loved playing the Elgar Concerto with you in the stunning Shrewsbury Abbey, thank you!" Jennifer Pike
Photo by Tom Barnes
