County Third Orchestra
When many students come into the 3rd orchestra, it will be the first time in their musical careers that they have experienced all the elements of the orchestra coming together under a single baton i.e. strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
Entry to this orchestra is by audition on all instruments, and will depend upon the numbers required within the orchestra for each instrument. Entrants to the orchestra are normally from the 4th Orchestra, 3rd Band or from other courses in the Milton Keynes area. Players should be of about Grade 5 standard.
This orchestra is conducted by Uwe Radok, who is a well-known horn player in the region playing with groups like 'Opera East', 'BBC Opera' 'Bedford Symphony Orchestra' and 'Hertfordshire Philharmonic'. He also conducts 'Luton Symphony Orchestra', and is a regular conductor of the 'Yorkshire Pennine Spring Music Festival.' He has (accurately?) been drawn to the right by one of the orchestra members.
To see a listing of some of the music recently performed by the County 3rd Orchestra click here.
Photos from County 3rd Orchestra courses can be found by clicking here.
