REHEARSALS & REPERTOIRE DAYS
The orchestra does not meet weekly but there are four rehearsals before each concert, usually on a Thursday or Friday evening in the 3 weeks before a concert and in the afternoon on the day of the concert. We always need more string players and there are vacancies in other sections too, particularly brass and percussion. Please use the Contact Form to register your interest or email hpohonseec@aol.com.
We also hold an annual “Repertoire Day” when we try out pieces we might not get to play in concert, either because they’re too simple (but fun!) or would prove too challenging to perform in public. Non-members are welcome to participate. This usually involves a morning’s playing followed by an optional lunch at a local pub or restaurant before continuing to play in the afternoon.
HPO REHEARSAL DATES 2025 – 2026
All concert rehearsals are at United Reformed Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham 7.30 pm – 10 pm and on the day of the concert at the concert venue at 2.30 pm
CONCERT: Saturday 29th November 2025, 7.30 pm
St Andrew’s Church, Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0AE
Rehearsals: Thursday 13th November, Friday 21st November, Thursday 27th November + day of concert at 2.30 pm
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REPERTOIRE DAY
DATE TBC Bishopshalt School, Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3RF
Please arrive from 10 am for a 10.30 start, lunch locally or bring your own, finish at 4 pm
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CONCERT: Sunday 8th March 2026, 4 pm
Winston Churchill Theatre, Manor Farm, Pinn Way, Ruislip, HA4 7QL
Rehearsals: two rehearsals TBC during w/c 23rd Feb and w/c 2nd March+ day of concert at 2.30 pm
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CONCERT: Saturday 11th July, 7.30 pm Celebrating with the Classics
A joint concert celebrating Hillingdon Choral Society’s 45th Anniversary, Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary and the Conductor Peter Williams’ 75th birthday!
Eton College Hall (TBC)
Rehearsals: TBC + day of concert at 2.30 pm
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String Players, please confirm your availability to play ASAP as follows:
Vivien Jackson via e-mail: hpohonsec@aol.com or text to 07721 921832
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion players will be contacted as required, however, please contact Lydia Holland on 01895 252 580 or lydia.holland@btinternet.com in case of queries or to confirm your availability.
Please can all regular players play their subscriptions as follows without being chased:
£40 per concert or £110 for the year (3 concerts) if paid in advance – excludes the Repertoire Day
Concession for students/unemployed: £20per concert
Please pay subs online if possible to the following account with Lloyds Bank:
Account number: 00959293 Sort code 30-97-19
Put “Subs” followed by your name as the reference and advise hillingdonphiltreasurer@gmail.com
Please bring a music stand to rehearsals and the concert and ensure any music borrowed is returned for the next rehearsal (particularly if you are unable to attend it) and left at the concert venue after the concert.