REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
2026/2027 season
The HSO meets on Tuesday evenings during term time. Rehearsals start at 7.45 and end at 9.45. Please bring a music stand.
TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 15th September 2026
Rehearsals start at 7.45. Please remember to bring a music stand. At the moment refreshments are not provided so please bring your own.
HALF TERM
26th to 30th October
There is no rehearsal during half-term week.
CONCERT DAY REHEARSAL
22nd November, 11.30AM
The rehearsal starts at 11.30am and is expected to finish at around 1.30pm to allow time for refreshments before the concert. Concert Dress is all black for ladies and all black for men (no jackets). Please bring a music stand.
HSO SOCIAL
Tuesday, 24th November
Members of the HSO are invited to get together for a pre-Christmas meal, venue to be confirmed but put the date in your diary.
Spring term 2027
TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 12th January 2026
Rehearsals start at 7.45. Please remember to bring a music stand. At the moment refreshments are not provided so please bring your own.
AGM
Tuesday, 2nd February
The Annual General Meeting for the orchestra will be held at the end of this rehearsal.
HALF TERM
15th to 19th February
There is no rehearsal during half-term week.
CONCERT DAY REHEARSAL
Sunday, 21st March
The rehearsal starts at 11.30am and is expected to finish at around 1.30pm to allow time for refreshments before the concert. Concert Dress is all black for ladies and all black for men (no jackets). Please bring a music stand.
Summer term 2027
TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 20th April
Rehearsals start at 7.45. Please remember to bring a music stand. At the moment refreshments are not provided so please bring your own.
HALF TERM
31st May to 4th June
There is no rehearsal during half-term week.
CONCERT DAY REHEARSAL
4th July, 2.00PM
The rehearsal starts at 2pm and is expected to finish at around 5pm to allow time for refreshments before the concert. Concert Dress is all black for ladies and all black for men (no jackets). Please bring a music stand.