Westmorland Orchestra

Westmorland Orchestra The Westmorland Orchestra is an amateur orchestra with professional conductor, leader, and guests. We welcome new players and new audience members!

Based in Kendal, in Cumbria, we perform three concerts a year. Tickets are always free for young people. The Westmorland Orchestra gave its first concert in 1945. The membership is made up of over 60 dedicated amateur musicians who rehearse weekly in Kendal from September to May and give three public concerts a year. In its performances of large-scale works, professional musicians augment the orch

estra. It presents the full range of the established symphony concert repertoire, and also newer, lesser-known works of the 20th and the 21st century. It actively supports and encourages young musicians embarking on a professional career. The Orchestra is grateful for the support it receives from Arts Council of England, Making Music, South Lakeland District Council and the Frieda Scott Trust. However, in times of rapid cost escalation it simply could not continue to exist without the generous support of its many Patrons. Applications for membership are always welcome; both from players and from those who would like to become involved in the Orchestra by supporting and furthering its activities as Patrons.

The mayor recognises the talent in the Westmorland Orchestra!
18/06/2026

The mayor recognises the talent in the Westmorland Orchestra!

On Sunday 14 June, Kendal's Mayor, Cllr Helen Ladhams, attended the Westmorland Orchestra's concert at Kendal Leisure Centre.

The Westmorland Orchestra is made up of over 60 musicians from Cumbria and North Lancashire. They rehearse weekly in Kendal and perform three or four concerts a year. They endeavour to support young musicians embarking on a professional career.

Cllr Ladhams said: 'It was fabulous! We have amazing talent in Kendal.'

She is pictured below with outgoing music director, Melvin Tay, and new music director, Helen Thomas.

Melvin Tay commented on our post-concert-post(!) so I thought I would re-post: "Thank you all so much for the warmth, ...
17/06/2026

Melvin Tay commented on our post-concert-post(!) so I thought I would re-post: "Thank you all so much for the warmth, dedication and generosity you’ve shown throughout my time with the orchestra. It has been a real joy and privilege to make music with all of you - I’ll carry many very happy memories with me. ♥️"

Next up for the Westmorland Orchestra...Open summer sessions, Wednesdays in July https://www.westmorlandorchestra.org.uk...
16/06/2026

Next up for the Westmorland Orchestra...
Open summer sessions, Wednesdays in July https://www.westmorlandorchestra.org.uk/summersessions
Open Come and Play Day on 12th September - Nielsen 3rd 'Sinfonia Espansiva'
AND of course our next concert - 55 degrees North and Beyond!

I have a significant Scheherazade shaped earworm... did you enjoy the concert?! An evening full of joy! From the melodie...
14/06/2026

I have a significant Scheherazade shaped earworm... did you enjoy the concert?!
An evening full of joy! From the melodies of Faust to the path to happiness with Fredrik Holm's smile-inducing bassoon Concerto... and of course Scheherazade... huge thankyous to players, helpers, audience and of course to our outgoing MD and conductor, Melvin Tay THANK-YOU!

Today's the day! If you've never been to a classical concert... or you've been to hundreds... come and join us, 70+ musi...
14/06/2026

Today's the day! If you've never been to a classical concert... or you've been to hundreds... come and join us, 70+ musicians playing incredible music...

🎶🎼🎵🎻🎺🎶
7.30 pm Kendal Leisure Centre Sunday 14th June, tickets available on the door!

Our concert is Sunday, here's one this evening!
13/06/2026

Our concert is Sunday, here's one this evening!

Chamber choir based in Kendal, Cumbria

Please tell anyone you know about Sunday's concert! Especially those that used to rely on our banners round town... now ...
12/06/2026

Please tell anyone you know about Sunday's concert! Especially those that used to rely on our banners round town... now we rely on the digital display in Wainwright's yard!!

11/06/2026

Cracking rehearsal last night before the concert on Sunday... you may be familiar with Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, but do you know Holm's bassoon Concerto?!
Westmorland Youth Orchestra Cumbria Music Hub

Next Sunday is our last concert under the baton of Melvin Tay... please come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of clas...
08/06/2026

Next Sunday is our last concert under the baton of Melvin Tay... please come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of classical music!
Cumbria Music Hub Cumbria Opera Group Visit Kendal

Kendal, Sunday 14th June, 7.30 pm - glorious classical music for your delectation and delight!
04/06/2026

Kendal, Sunday 14th June, 7.30 pm - glorious classical music for your delectation and delight!

Tickets are now available for Westmorland Orchestra Summer Concert at Kendal Leisure Centre, Kendal on Sunday 14th June 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

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Kendal
CUMBRIA

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7pm - 9:30pm

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