Welcome!

The Bath Symphony Orchestra, established in 1948, provides for its members the experience of rehearsing and performing a wide range of music to the highest possible level. Its programmes are planned to appeal to player and local audiences alike, with a repertoire drawn from the 18th to 20th centuries.

The Orchestra normally gives three symphony concerts a year. Soloists of national and international standing are engaged for each concert. Recent soloists have included Fabio Zanon (guitar), Freddy Kempf (piano) and Nadia Myerscough (violin) The Orchestra's concerts take place in prestige venues in and around Bath such as the Forum, the Guildhall and the Wiltshire Music Centre.

Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in Widcombe Junior School, Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4JG from 7.30pm - 9.30pm from September to June with some 8 or 9 rehearsals for each concert. The Musical Director is David Price and the Leader is the well known local violinist Tim Robb. We are a friendly, amateur orchestra and we always welcome new string players of around Grade 8 standard or above to join our waiting lists.

Forthcoming concerts

Please see the concerts page for more information and details about our upcoming programme of concerts.