+ Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
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‘The orchestra was founded as the Salisbury Orchestral Society on 16th October 1917 by Sir Walter Alcock, Organist of Salisbury Cathedral with Sir Edward Elgar as its first President. Originally comprising only string players, a number of joint concerts were held with the Salisbury Musical Society. In 1931, the string players decided to “go it alone”, adding a small wind section a year later. In 1933, this was expanded to a full symphony orchestra ... The orchestra expanded rapidly to its present membership of around 65 core players to which additional players are added as required for the works being performed. On 3rd October 2003 the Orchestra voted to change its name from the Salisbury Orchestral Society to the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra as a better reflection of its true identity.’
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