The Brentwood Philharmonic Orchestra includes the full range of instruments required for a symphony orchestra.  Woodwind and brass players need to be Grade 8++ but string and percussion players of about Grade 7+ can usually be considered.

The BPO usually presents three concerts a year and rehearses twice a week for a month before each concert: Sundays 2.30 - 5.00 pm and Tuesdays 7.45 - 9.45 pm at Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, Queens’ Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4EX.  If players cannot make a particular rehearsal, it is helpful if they can let one of the players’ representatives or their section leader know in advance.

The BPO's annual subscription for players is £60 (concessions £30), discounted to £54 and £27 if paid by annual standing order, with single concert subscriptions of £20 per concert. For tax payers, subscriptions are eligible for GiftAid.  New players do not pay for their first concert with the BPO. If you would like to play in the BPO (no audition required), please contact us.  We would particularly welcome more string players.

Come to a Brentwood Philharmonic Orchestra concert and support the BPO

Tickets are available either per concert or as a subscription series for the year.   Prices are £12 (concessions £10) per concert or £30 for a season subscription covering the BPO's 3 concerts (concessions £25).  We maintain a mailing list of supporters of the BPO and subscription series subscribers.  We prefer to use email to keep our costs down.  If you would like to be included in it and receive details of forthcoming Brentwood Philharmonic Orchestra concerts and events or wish to buy a season subscription ticket, please contact us.  Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night of the concert.

The BPO is very grateful to the various friends and families of players who assist with front of house, refreshments, leaflet distribution etc.  If you are able and willing to assist, please let us know.

The BPO is registered as a charity.  Gifts by UK taxpayers are eligible for GiftAid.  Donations are always welcome and help the BPO put on more adventurous choice of music and maintain its standing in Brentwood’s musical life.