+ Reading Symphony Orchestra

‘The premier amateur orchestra in Reading, Berkshire, led by a professional conductor. We present four main concerts a year, and are often engaged to work in collaboration with other musical organisations and for private functions ... The orchestra is keen to encourage young performers, and holds an annual Young Musicians’ Competition. This is open to instrumentalists and singers of school age who live or study within a 30-mile radius of Reading and who have reached a standard at least equivalent to Grade 7 of the Associated Board.’