Hereford Symphony Orchestra


The Hereford Symphony Orchestra is an amateur group based in Hereford, England. It was formed from an evening class for advanced strings in September 1958 by Ronald Collett and is the only regular adult orchestra in the city. Although founded as a string group, it now performs concerts with wind, brass, percussion and occasionally choral groups. In 2020, the orchestra changed its name from Hereford String Orchestra, to Hereford Symphony Orchestra.

Overview

The Hereford Symphony Orchestra rehearse on a weekly basis during term time and aim to hold three concerts a year at various venues in or around the city. The current conductors and music directors are Michael Bell and Roland Melia. In 2010, Hazel Davis was welcomed as associate conductor. There are around thirty-five string players and a number of wind, brass and percussion players.

Past conductors