ABOUT HAMPSHIRE RECORDER SINFONIA (HRS)
Monthly rehearsals happen on the second Saturday of most months
Venue: The Gloucester Hall, Colden Common Community Centre, Winchester SO21 1UU . Mostly 10am - 1pm. Conducted by Helen Hooker unless stated otherwise..
Rehearsal dates
| MONTH 2024 | Saturday (mostly 10am-1pm) | |
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| Spring Term | ||
| JANUARY | 13th | 10.00 - 1.00 (1.30-3.00 Pop-up rehearsal) |
| JANUARY | 23rd | Boundary Oak Pop-up 3.00 - 3.30 |
| FEBRUARY | 10th | 10.00 - 1.00 incl. AGM |
| MARCH | 9th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| APRIL | 13th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Summer Term | ||
| MAY | 11th | 10.00 - 3.00 Extended session, bring lunch. |
| JUNE | 8th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JUNE | 28th | Concert. St George's Church, Chichester 7pm (see below) |
| JULY | 13th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| AUGUST | 10th Sophie Middleditch | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Autumn Term | ||
| SEPTEMBER | 14th | Open Playing Day at Colden Common Community Centre SO21 1UU, 10.00 - 4.30pm. |
| OCTOBER | 12th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| NOVEMBER | 9th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| DECEMBER | 14th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
A summary (in colour!!) of the above events in 2024 is available here.
| MONTH 2025 | Saturday (mostly 10am-1pm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | ||
| JANUARY | 11th | 10.00 - 3.00 Extended session, bring lunch. |
| FEBRUARY | 8th | 10.00 - 3.00 incl. AGM. Extended session, bring lunch. |
| FEBRUARY | 16th | 3.30pm (1.30 rehearsal) Concert at St Mary's Church, Portchester Castle PO16 9QW. |
| MARCH | 8th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| APRIL | 12th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Summer Term | ||
| MAY | 10th | 10.00 - 3.00 Extended session, bring lunch. |
| JUNE | 14th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JULY | 5th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JULY | 6th | 4.30pm (2.00 rehearsal) Concert at St John's Church Locks Heath SO31 6LW |
| AUGUST | 9th Guest conductor session. | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Autumn Term | ||
| SEPTEMBER | 13th | Open Playing Day, 10.00 - 4.30pm. |
| OCTOBER | 11th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| NOVEMBER | 8th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| DECEMBER | 13th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
A summary of the above events in 2025 is available here.
Concerts in 2024
| JANUARY 23rd | Boundary Oak School, Pop-up concert 3.00 - 3.30 |
| JUNE 28th | Chichester Festival Concert at St George's Church, Cleveland Road, Whyke, Chichester PO19 7AD, 7.00pm |
Concerts in 2025
| 3.30pm 16th FEBRUARY | St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Portchester PO16 9QW. |
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| 3.30pm 6th JULY | St John's Church, 7 Church Road, Locks Heath, SO31 6LW |
Concerts in 2026 (proposed)
| 7.30pm 26th JUNE | St George's Whyke PO19 7AD as part of the Festival of Chichester. |
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New players can register their interest by emailing
Last updated 14/8/2024