Wirksworth Area Community Orchestra (WACO) was established in September 1983, and has been active ever since. We are a group of 30+ people who enjoy making music in the company of like-minded folk, currently rehearsing in the Parish Rooms, St. Mary's Gate (next door to St. Mary's Church) in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. We have full orchestra rehearsals every other Thursday during term time, with String or Wind/Brass sectional rehearsals on some alternate Thursdays.
We play a wide variety of music, from classical to modern, including music from shows and the big screen. At least once a term we put on an informal concert at a local venue, often joining with other local musicians or groups. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for people of all ages and musical standards to participate and enjoy themselves within an orchestral ensemble.
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Latest News: 12th June 2008
Forthcoming Events page updated with details of our summer season of concerts and the Wirksworth Festival Orchestral Workshop day in September.
Come and hear us in Matlock Park on 22nd June or in Wirksworth Parish Rooms on 3rd July, or bring along your instrument and become part of the Wirksworth Festival Orchestra! (Application form download here.)
30th March 2008
Rehearsal Schedule page updated, to show our rehearsal dates for the Summer Term (April to July 2008).
5th December 2007
New link added to the Archive page, to our Music Library where orchestra members can browse our current archive of music and nominate their favourites (or suggest new acquisitions) for practice and inclusion in future concerts.
6 October 2007
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The orchestra has recently been awarded a grant of just over £3000 by Awards for All. This is fantastic news, and means we can continue with our schedule of Sectional meetings as well as our full orchestra rehearsals. We will also be purchasing a laptop, scanner and musical software for the orchestra's use. |
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Page updated: 12th June 2008