Dublin Orchestras

sarah___

Hello,

I'm a viola player from Australia and I'll be moving over to Dublin for a few years in July. I'm interested in joining an orchestra but I'm not sure of the standards of each and how they work as far as new membership goes. I have attained my AMUS in Australia (equivalent of RECITAL / PERFORMER'S CERTIFICATE in UK, not sure about Ireland) so am somewhere between that and Licentiate standard. Could anyone please advise of good community orchestra that I might be able to audition for?

ballooba

Any body know anything about Dublin orchestras?

RTE Symphony Orchestra?
Youth Orchestra?

Norrdeth

http://cmc.ie/addresses/orchestras.html

Orchestras
Irish Chamber Orchestra
North Campus
University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland
Tel: +353-61-202620
Fax: +353-61-202617
Email: ico@ul.ie
Web: www.irishchamberorchestra.com
Chief Executive: John Kelly
Artistic Director: Anthony Marwood

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
RTÉ
Administration Building
Donnybrook
Dublin 4
Ireland
Tel: +353-1-208 2530
Fax: +353-1-208 2160
Web: www.rte.ie/performinggroups/
nationalsymphonyorchestra/
General Manager: Brian O’Rourke
Principal Conductor: Gerhard Markson

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
RTÉ
Administration Building
Donnybrook
Dublin 4
Ireland
Tel: +353-1-208 2670
Fax: +353-1-208 2511
Web: www.rte.ie/performinggroups/
rteconcertorchestra/
General Manager: Anthony Long
Principal Conductor: David Brophy
Conductor Laureate: Prionnsias O'Duinn

Ulster Orchestra
Elmwood Hall
89 University Road
Belfast BT7 1NF
Northern Ireland
Tel: +44-28-9066 4535
Fax: +44-28-9066 2761
Email: info@u-o.org.uk
Web: www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk
Chief Executive: David Byers

Also countless other smaller semi-professional/amateur orchestras around the county also, these are just the most well known.

clunked

sarah___ wrote: »

Hello,

I'm a viola player from Australia and I'll be moving over to Dublin for a few years in July. I'm interested in joining an orchestra but I'm not sure of the standards of each and how they work as far as new membership goes. I have attained my AMUS in Australia (equivalent of RECITAL / PERFORMER'S CERTIFICATE in UK, not sure about Ireland) so am somewhere between that and Licentiate standard. Could anyone please advise of good community orchestra that I might be able to audition for?

I don't have contact details but I would try and contact either the Hibernian Chamber Orchestra or the Dublin Orchestral Players. The RTE orchestras are full time professional orchestras.

sarah___

Thank you so much for your help. I think you're right, I don't think I'm anywhere near the standard that the RTE orchestras require but I'll definitely look into the Hibernian and Dublin Orchestral Players.

petebricquette

sarah___ wrote: »

Thank you so much for your help. I think you're right, I don't think I'm anywhere near the standard that the RTE orchestras require but I'll definitely look into the Hibernian and Dublin Orchestral Players.

Hey Sarah, get onto facebook and have a search for Hibernian-Orchestra Dublin. I've played with them a few times and they're far and away the best amateur orchestra around in Dublin. John Finucane is a great conductor and is currently the NSO's principal clarinettist.

sarah___

Thanks Pete, that's perfect, I've heard good things about The Hibernian Orchestra

petebricquette

sarah___ wrote: »

Thanks Pete, that's perfect, I've heard good things about The Hibernian Orchestra

Glad to help!

dapotter

say sara

check out county kildare orchestra...great craic.see ya there. k

http://www.countykildareorchestra.com/ :cool:

MusicDots

sarah___ wrote: »

Thanks Pete, that's perfect, I've heard good things about The Hibernian Orchestra

Hi Sarah, just wondering how you got on? I play the violin as well and am looking to join an orchestra in Dublin. I've had a look at the Hibernian Orchestra website, and also at the Dublin Symphony Orchestra and the Dublin Orchestral Players. I am wondering which one to join...

TheFiveLamps

Hey guys,completely off topic!

but unsure how were else to post!

any help appreciated!


were would i go about looking for folks who play violin ,cello, etc that would be willing to join a band? as in an alternative rock/pop type band?


any help would be appreciated!

Norrdeth

Hmm not sure, I suppose this is as good a place as any.

tootyflutty

TheFiveLamps wrote: »

Hey guys,completely off topic!

but unsure how were else to post!

any help appreciated!


were would i go about looking for folks who play violin ,cello, etc that would be willing to join a band? as in an alternative rock/pop type band?


any help would be appreciated!

Depending on where you live, you could put up a notice in music departments of colleges/schools (though you may have to wait until September for any decent amount of responses), or loads of music shops are usually good about putting up notices like that?
Other than that

laurakidd

I'm running a Charity event in Dublin city centre. Do you know anyone that would be willing to play violin, guitar etc for an hour or so voluntarily. The funds go to the East Africa appeal.

thunderdog

It depends on what sort of playing you want to do. Playing viola you should have no problem getting into most orchestra. If you're looking to do big symphonies and the like then Hibernian Orchestra is great for that.

If you're into smaller ensembles then The Dublin Baraque Players are a very high standard too.

michelle.mgtob

Hey Guys, Hoping you'll all still have a clue.

I have slightly less experience, I have a grade 7 with previous experience as second clarinet in Youth Orchestra for 4 years and several bands. I'm looking to join something non-pro as I'm working full time.

It can be pretty difficult to assess what level the orchestras look for in their members at a glance! Does anyone have experience of the Hibernian?

Thanks so much, would really appreciate any input