Our Concert Programme - 2026
Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra’s Young Soloists concert once again celebrates the remarkable talent of the region’s emerging musicians. This year’s programme features six young soloists on cello, violin, clarinet, bassoon and horn, performing a varied selection of concerto movements and concert pieces by Haydn, Beethoven, Weber, Strauss and Saint-Saëns, all accompanied by the orchestra.
The orchestra adds symphonic highlights from Haydn and Boyce, creating a rich and contrasting programme that spans the Classical and early Romantic periods. This much-loved annual event offers many performers their first opportunity to appear with a full orchestra and continues a tradition of showcasing musicians whose standard is never anything less than astonishing. It often marks the beginning of future professional careers. Ticket prices: £15 adults £5 students and children Copy the following into your browser to book tickets for this event https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/rsco |
Bring the whole family and enjoy a special concert featuring our Adult Orchestra, Youth Ensemble, and Youth Orchestra. This lively performance highlights the talent and dedication of our musicians and the exciting musical journey they share across generations. |
Our orchestras
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Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra (RSCO)
The adult orchestra was founded in 1975 by a small number of local musicians and over the years has increased in numbers to approximately 50 members who come from across Birmingham and the surrounding area. We perform five concerts a year under guest or resident conductors. Our concerts feature a wide range of music and include two symphonic concerts and a Family Christmas Concert. We are also keen to promote performing opportunities for young musicians. Our annual Young Soloists concert offers highly-talented local musicians the opportunity to perform a concerto movement and this is often their first public performance with an orchestra. A summer children’s concert, organised with our Royal Sutton Coldfield Youth Orchestra, gives children the chance to play with a full orchestra. Rehearsals take place every Thursday during term time. |
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Royal Sutton Coldfield Youth Ensemble and Youth Orchestra
Since 2016, RSCO has had a Youth Orchestra and is open to instrumentalists of all levels. We provide arrangements of music with parts tailored to the ability of each individual member. In September 2022, an auditioned Youth Ensemble to stretch the more advanced players was formed. Both are run by a friendly team of experienced musicians and teachers with rehearsals on a Friday evening at Moor Hall Primary School. We play a wide variety of genres of music, whilst working on musicianship and theory and most importantly having fun making music together. |
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Friends and Sponsors
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Would you consider becoming a Friend or Sponsor of the Orchestra to help preserve the essence of classical music in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield?
For Sponsors: Consider sponsoring the Orchestra with a minimum donation of £100.00 For Friends: Join us as a Friend of the Orchestra by making a minimum donation of £10.00 Your contribution plays a vital role in keeping the spirit of classical music alive across our community. For more information please email [email protected]. |
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