Bedfordshire Orchestral Society
The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire. In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras; the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and the Bedford Sinfonia. The Society regularly organises and promotes in excess of ten classical music concerts each year in and around Bedford featuring performances by its two orchestras.
Our next concert
Haydn / Hummel / Beethoven
The Bedford Sinfonia will be performing Haydn Symphony No. 83 (The Hen), Hummel Trumpet Concerto (Eb) & Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in Bb.
Saturday 19th October 2024 @ 7:30 pm
St Paul’s Church
Find out moreBedford Sinfonia (BS)
The Bedford Sinfonia specialises in programming chamber orchestra works, wind ensemble and string orchestra items and a healthy selection of 20th century pieces. Membership is by invitation.
Read moreBedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO)
The BSO is a larger group of 80-90 local players of all ages, including talented young musicians. Its programme is diverse and includes major symphonies and concertos. It rehearses in Bedford every Wednesday evening during term time.
Read moreBedfordshire Choral Society (BCS)
Formed in 1867 Bedford Choral society is the 7th oldest Choral Society in the country. We currently have approximately 140 members. Our Musical Director is Ian Smith, our Guest Conductor Michael Rose and our Assistant Chorus Master Tim Grant-Jones. We welcome new singers.
Read morePromoting orchestral music in Bedford
Bedfordshire Orchestral Society has established a reputation for high quality amateur and semi-professional performances of a wide range of classical music repertoire. The Society comprises two orchestras, the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the Bedford Sinfonia, The orchestras are often joined in their concerts by established soloists of international repute.
