+ Telford Orchestra

Founded 1862: ‘We are a friendly, vibrant amateur orchestra. We meet every Monday evening 7.30-9.30pm and perform locally 2-3 times a year. If you would like to join us you would be very welcome ... We have tried to find an older continous amateur orchestra – so far without success. There are older choral societies, and both the Hallé and the Royal Liverpool professional orchestras are a few years older. There are also amateur orchestras formed before ours which have been disbanded and reformed, but at the moment we claim to be the oldest continous amateur orchestra in the country. If you think otherwise, let us know!‘