Lincoln Concert Orchestra

We are a thriving, friendly, amateur community orchestra whose players come from all walks of life and who have a wide-range of musical experience.
We emphasise the fun and enjoyment of making music, and so do not require minimum grade levels, or auditions for new members and so we welcome new players, of all ages and abilities, who would like to join us to make music.

At the moment we have nearly 50 regular members and our rehearsal hall is almost full when we all attend. We try to maintain a good balance of sound across the orchestra and so we are currently operating a waiting list for most sections. If, however, you are interested in joining us then please do contact us, whatever instrument you play, as it may only be a short time before we have a space.

The following quote sums us and our members up perfectly .....“Study after study has shown that active arts participation, at whatever level of incompetence, relieves work and domestic anxieties, stimulates the mind, builds community spirit, and friendship circles, and increases feelings of self-fulfilment and purpose”. Richard Morrison, music critic of 'The Times

The Lincoln Concert Orchestra is a community orchestra which has been running for over seventy years, having been founded in 1948 by John Bonner, a lay vicar in the Lincoln Cathedral Choir. We have players of all abilities and play several concerts a year, the proceeds of which support local charities.