Senior Orchestra
The RGS Senior Orchestra is conducted by the Director of Music, Tim Venvell. The string section meets on a Tuesday after school on a regular basis. Wind and brass are added as and when needed, using selected members of the First Wind Band.
A Senior member of the orchestra writes:
What better way is there to spend a Tuesday evening playing in the School Orchestra? From my personal experience, there is nothing better, but then again I have not done anything else. Open to all pupils who play an orchestral instrument, the RGS Orchestra is a regular feature of the concerts throughout the terms, playing music from a wide range of composers, including Bach, Maxwell Davies and Haydn.
Under the Maestro that is Mr Venvell, the Orchestra always performs to a good standard, and everyone is made to feel welcome. Therefore, if you play the violin or bassoon, the flute or the tuba, the RGS Orchestra is the place to be after school on a Tuesday. Double Bassists are especially welcome as I am leaving next year.
Nils Greenhow, Double Bass.
