Name + Contact information	Details
ViVA     (Registered Charity No: 291046)
Clive Nicklin Administrator Beaufort Business Centre Beaufort Street Derby DE21 6AX Telephone: 01332 207570 Fax: 01332 207569 E-Mail: info@vivaorch.co.uk	The Orchestra of the East Midlands Principal Conductor: André de Ridder Principal Guest Conductor: Nicholas Kok sinfonia ViVA was founded as a classical chamber orchestra A national Orchestra based in the East Midlands. The Orchestra provides classical concerts and runs an innovative and diverse education and outreach programme making live orchestral music accessible to all. Web site: www.vivaorch.co.uk
London Mozart Players     (Registered Charity No: 290833)
PATRON: HRH The Earl of Wessex KCVO. Antony Lewis-Crosby Managing Director Jo Towler Deputy Managing Director Femke de Vos Burchart Marketing Manager London Mozart Players Suite 26, Suffolk House, College Road, Croydon, CR0 1PE Telephone: 020 8686 1996 Fax: 020 8686 2187 Email: jo@lmp.org	LONDON MOZART PLAYERS. Resident Orchestra of Fairfield Croydon. Managed by The Haydn Mozart Society, A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no.1870034. Email: info@lmp.org Web site : http://www.lmp.org The LMP is the Resident Orchestra of East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council During the residency, it undertakes three tours each year, bringing live music-making to all sectors of the community through concerts, workshops and demonstrations. For information on the Residency contact: East Lindsey Arts Officer (01507 329437) or Rachel Rowett - South Holland Arts Officer (01775 764473)
1685 (Sixteen Eighty Five)
Helen Mason 45 Cecil Street Lincoln. LN1 3AT Telephone: 07880 972926 E-mail: AHelenM@aol.com	Renaissance / Baroque group play reneaissance and baroque music on period instruments Available for ll kinds of concerts background music and other events Website: www.sixteen85.co.uk
BEEVOR BANDS ORGANISATION      (Registered Charity No: 1002860) Lincoln Beevor Band and Beevor Youth Band
Mrs Jane Ellis Conductor Mrs Jane Ellis Engagements Secretary 138 Yarborough Road Lincoln LN1 3NQ Telephone: 01522 539183 Mobile: 07854 583611 E-Mail: thomas160960@aol.com Mr C Vincent Treasurer 5 Braemar Close GRANTHAM MG31 9BP Telephone: 07909 907377 E-mail: treasurer@beeverband.com	Rehearsals Beevor Youth Band Tuesday: 6.45pm to 7.30pm. Sunday: 11.00am to 12.00 noon. Lincoln Beevor Band Tuesday: 7.30pm to 8.45pm. Friday: 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Beginners Sunday: 10.00am to 11.00am. Engagements – negotiated fees. Web Site: http://www.beevorband.com E-mail Contact:md@beeverband.com
Boston Sinfonia
Mr Nigel Morley Principal Conductor Mr David Compton Administrator 9 Sheldrake Road Sleaford NG34 7XF Telephone: 01529 309008 E-mail: dwcompton@btinternet.com Mr David Stephens Publicity The Old Post Office Main Road Stickney Boston PE22 8AY Telephone: 01205 480428 E-mail: ds@cadomel.com	Founded in 1996, Boston Sinfonia is recognised as Lincolnshire’s foremost orchestra presenting an annual series of professional concerts. It is an orchestra of 70 musicians of all ages, from all over the county, with some travelling from much further afield. The orchestra has now gained an outstanding reputation for performances of fine classical music and has become very popular with audiences. Under the direction of its Musical Director and Principal Conductor, Nigel Morley, its standard and popularity continues to improve. Website: www.bostonsinfonia.org.uk
Cantiones Renovatae
Aldhundegate House 51 Beaumont Fee Lincoln LN1 1EZ Telephone: 01522 527530 E-mail: info@cantionesrenovatae.co.uk	Cantiones Renovatae is an early music group, formed in 2003 for the commemoration of the death of Queen Elizabeth I, specialising in the field of Renaissance Music. Cantiones Renovatae is available for a variety of events including concerts, festivals, background music etc. Programmes can be designed to suit a particular location, theme or special occasion. The group also undertakes educational projects involving schools, colleges or the general public, and pre-concert talks. Web site: http://www.cantionesrenovatae.co.uk
City of Lincoln Band
Mr Ken Winmill Musical Director Mrs Mandy Woodthorpe Secretary 19 Tiln Lane Retford DN22 6RT Tel: 07929 512843 Email: mandywoodthorpe@fsmail.net Mrs Jean Cooper Librarian 23 Park Lane Washingborough Lincoln LN1 1 DE Tel: 01522 790610 Email: johncooper28@tiscali.co.uk	Provides quality music for your function. We play for:              • Formal Concerts (Indoors)              • Bandstand Concerts (in Parks & Gardens)              • Sports meetings & Fêtes              • Garden Parties & Dinners              • Weddings & Christmas Parties              • Craft Fairs & Gymkhanas ANY VENUE - ANY TIME              Programmes are tailored to suit all tastes and requirements foryour special performances              Old and New members welcome Email: cityoflincolnband@fsmail.net Website: www.cityoflincolnband.org.uk Rehearsals                                                 Click HERE for map The Grandstand Community Centre, Carholme Road, Lincoln LN1 1SE               Tuesdays and Thursdays   7.15pm - 9.15 pm Tuition: Tuesdays and Thursdays   6.45pm - 7.15pm
Fenland Consort
Henk Buijs Parklands High Street Swaton Sleaford NG34 0JP Telephone: 01529-421949 E-mail: h.buijs@btinternet.com	‘Local Musicians in Local Churches’ The Fenland Consort is a group of Lincolnshire-based musicians. Concerts take place in local churches in the Fenland region and sometimes outside this area. 'Our repertoire consists of a wide range of music i.e. the baroque period up to our time. Always tuneful music and a feast to listen to! Add yourself to our 'email-friends' list by sending your email to us. We will tell you when the next concert is. Email: thefenlandconsort@btinternet.com
Grimsby Symphony Orchestra     (Registered Charity No: 1041070)
Neville Turner Principal Conductor Caroline Seagroatt Leader Mr Martyn Pidgen Treasurer ‘Beanlands’ Ludborough Road North Thoresby Grimsby  DN36 5RF Telephone: 01472 840210 E-mail:martinpidgen@greenbee.net Deirdre Perry Membership/ Publicity Secretary Alvearium 2C Queen Elizabeth Road Humberston Grimsby DN36 4DD Telephone: 01472 233712 Mobile: 07749 756168 E-mail: deirdre.perry@ntlworld.com	The Grimsby Symphony Orchestra is a long-established group attracting amateur players from a variety of professions and occupations. We usually give two concerts a year. We welcome new players particularly violinists. Rehearsals:                                               Click HERE for map links Lisle Marsden CE Aided Primary School Lansdowne Avenue Grimsby DN32 0DF Wednesdays:   7.30 - 9.30pm during term time Rehearsals start Wednesday September 14th 2011 If you are interested in joining us, please contact Martyn Pidgen, Deirdre Perry or Ros Aitchinson.
Heyes Ensemble
Nikki-Kate Heyes 20 West End Ingham LINCOLN LN1 2XY Tel/Fax: 01522 731576 Mobile: 07887 910961 E-mail: nkheyes@aol.com	Ceremony music for special occassions Flute, Violin, Viola & Cello as a quartet trio duo or solo. Specialist in background music for any occasion from the classics to the popular from Mozart to Metallica including your special tune. Together we can make your occasion AN occasion!! Website: www.heyesensemble.co uk
Isle of Axholme Orchestra
Alan Edgar Conductor E-mail:alan@science-music.karoo.co.uk Gordon Mumby Leader Mrsa Ruth Birkett Secretary 89 Dewsbury Avenue Scunthorpe DN15 8BT Telephone: 01724 849004 E-mail:ruth.birkett@hotmail.co.uk	The Isle of Axholme Orchestra was formed in September 2000 as part of South Axholme Community School's "Arts in the Community" programme generated by the school's achieving 'Arts College' status. The Isle of Axholme Orchestra is not a youth orchestra but an amateur orchestra for players of all ages, who are keen to play orchestral music together.It provides an orchestral opportunity for instrumental players from a wide area. From the beginning it has been guided, encouraged and developed by its conductor. The orchestra gives three concerts each year, two of them in South Axholme Community School and a third in a community venue in the area. In recent years this has been held in the John Leggot College in Scunthorpe. The Orchestra rehearses on Tuesdays in the School Hall at South Axholme Community School, in Epworth, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.         Click HERE for Map The orchestra is always keen to welcome new members who would like to join its growing ranks. For further details, contact Ruth Birkett or visit the web site. E-mail: info@isleorchestra.fsnet.co.uk Web Site: www.isleorchestra.fsnet.co.uk
Jazz Vehicle
Mr John Crouch Director c/o North Kesteven School Moor Lane North Hykeham Lincoln LN6 9AG Telephone: 01522 881010	A Big Band  consisting of 34 students covering the following line-up:                      Flutes; Saxophones           Trumpets: Trombones           Rhythm Section & Vocalists Rehearsals:                                               Click HERE for map links            North Kesteven School,         Wednesdays in Term time 7.00 - 9.00pm Public and Private performances and concerts Jazz Vehicle play in Local and National concerts,                     taking part in recognised Festivals                     eg N.F.M.Y & National Concert Band Festival
Lincoln Concert Orchestra
Jonathan Rider Musical Director 18 Church Lane Clayworth Retford DN22 9AN Telephone: 01777817648 E-mail:  chairman@lincolnconcert.org.uk Patricia Tomlinson Chairman Brinkhall House Welton Cliff Lincoln LN2 3PY Telephone: 01673 860206 E-mails:  chairman@lincolnconcert.org.uk               kc.tomlinson@btopenworld.com Mrs Helen Waby Secretary The Bungalow 2B Highfield Avenue Lincoln LN6 7QS Tel: 01522 692677 e-mails: mark.waby2@ntlworld.com              secretary@lincolnconcert.org.uk Jeremy Wallis Treasurer: 8 Bramble Court, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2WG Telephone: 01522 750230 E-mail: jeremy.wallis1@btopenworld.com Committee Members: Jonathan Rider Andrew Sutherland Miss Hannah Wylde	The Lincoln Concert Orchestra was formed in 1944 by John Bonner, a lay vicar in the Cathedral Choir. The Orchestra has continued to develop ever since, bringing a wide range of music to the community. It has a long history of concert successes, the proceeds of which have always gone to local or national charities. Whilst the Orchestra has a nucleus of experienced players, it is always keen to welcome new members of all ages. Dedication is the prime qualification for entry. We play a wide variety of music and are always pleased to welcome new players of any age and ability - there are no auditions. Rehearsals                                                Click HERE for map Ermine United Reform Church, Lincoln Monday from 7.25 pm to 9.00 pm. Web Site: www.lincolnconcert.org.uk
Lincoln Pro Musica
Mrs Rosalind Hibbs 18 Harpswell Road LINCOLN. LN2 2JH Telephone: 01522 527967 E-Mail: nsiriwardena@btinternet.com	String chamber orchestra. Lincoln based. Membership includes a number of music teachers. Rehearsals                                                Click HERE for map links Bishop Grosseteste College  Tuesdays: 7.30pm. Grade 8+ Violin / Viola players welcome to audition for membership Web Site: www.pro-musica.org.uk      Hosted through Music:Link
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra PO Box 912 Lincoln LN5 5BP Telephone: 01522 536478 E-mail: info@lincolnsymphony.co.uk	Gives concerts with professional soloists. Membership includes a number of music teachers. Brass and woodwind players (when vacancies occur). String players (of fairly high standard) always welcome, subject to Conductor's and Leader's approval. Rehearsals                                                Click HERE for map links Canwick Village Hall Thursdays: 7.30pm. Web Site: www.lincolnsymphony.co.uk
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Concert Band
Mr Brian Newland Director of Music Mrs Betty Edens Secretary Telephone: 01522802147 Mobile: 07879407193 Yvonne Chapman 57 Gregg Hall Crescent Lincoln LN6 8AQ Telephone: 01522 821565 E-mail: yvonne516@btinternet.com Harry Dudley Chairman Moira Bilton Treasurer	This band was formed during 2009 by the integration of the well established “Lincolnshire Concert Band” with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. Band members are volunteers from all walks of life. They wear uniform that is provided by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. The band is a typical large concert band, with woodwind, brass, strings and percussion. A broad range of music is played, the repertoire including marches, light classical, popular music, movie tracks and many “theme” types of music. Players of all levels of ability are welcome. Rehearsals                                                 Fire and Rescue Headquarters South Park Avenue   Lincoln Thursday: 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Information from : Yvonne Chapman Web site: www.lfrconcertband.co.uk/
Lincolnshire Hospitals Band
Dr R J Thornton, MB BS FFARCS President Susan Shorland ARCM, LTCL, LLCM Director of Music Tracey Robson Chairman E-mail: tdrobson73@aol.com Chris Massingham Secretary 27 Crosby Lane Welbourn Lincoln LN5 0NR Telephone: 01400 272149 E-mail: m.massingham@virgin.net Peter Vause Engagement Coordinator 35 Salisbury Drive Bracebridge Heath LINCOLN LN4 2SW Telephone: 01522 827768 E-mail: peter.vause1@ntlworld.com	Concerts, Garden Fêtes, Weddings, Galas, Services and "Dining-In Nights", etc.   Rehearsals                                                Click HERE for map links No.1 Committee Room Lincoln County Hospital    (Entrance via Social Club - St Anne's Road) Monday and Friday: 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Training Band Leader: Tracey Robson
	Friday	6.00 - 6.30pm		Complete Beginners (any brass instrument)
	Information from : Peter Vause Web site: www.lincolnshirehospitalsband.org.uk
Lincolnshire Society of Recorder Players     (Registered Charity No: 282751)
Miss Linda Hepburn-Booth LRAM Chair 7 Curle Avenue, Lincoln. LN2 4AN Telephone 01522 526982 Contact e-mail: lincolnlinda@googlemail.com Richard Lindsay Musical Director Mrs Diana Knight Secretary Home Farm, Kenwick, Louth. LN11 8NP Telephone: 01507 608772 E-mail: diana@home-farm.org.uk	Meets monthly At Lincoln Minster Pre-preparatory School, Church Lane, Lincoln. LN2 1QR. Saturday 1.00 pm. - 3.30pm                      Click HERE for map links Prior to the main meetings there is an Optional Informal session from 11.30am, for those interested All welcome, regardless of standard All periods of music. Visitors welcome. Do come and join us!! Web site: www.srp.org.uk - Look for Lincolnshire Branch
Lincolnshire Youth Symphony Orchestra
Nigel Morley Conductor Jennifer McKie Lincolnshire Music Service Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ Telephone: 01522 55284 Mobile: 07824 8649271 E-mail: musicservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk	The orchestra performs throughout Lincolnshire, including regular appearances at Lincoln Cathedral, and has taken part in highly successful foreign tours to European countries such as Austria, Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Poland. Entry to the orchestra is by annual audition in March and applications need to be submitted in January for membership for the following academic year. Saturday day rehearsals on 4 or 5 dates in the year occur in Horncastle and two residential weekend courses are held in Skegness. The orchestra performs standard orchestral repertoire and has also taken part in world premieres; in recent years, works performed have included Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances, movements from Holst's Planets Suite, Saint Saens' Danse Macabre, a new work for Bagpipes, Organ and Orchestra by the Latvian composer Egils Straume (1st performance), Gershwin's Piano Concerto and Elgar's Enigma Variations. For further details please contact Lincolnshire Music Service Website: www.lincsmusicservice.org
Lincolnshire Youth Symphonic Wind Band
David Dorey Conductor Jennifer McKie Lincolnshire Music Service Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ Telephone: 01522 55284 Mobile: 07824 8649271 E-mail: musicservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk	The band performs throughout Lincolnshire, including regular appearances at the Drill Hall in Lincoln, and has taken part in highly successful foreign tours to European countries such as Poland, Italy, Hungary, Malta, and Germany. Entry is by annual audition in March and applications need to be submitted in January for membership for the following academic year. Saturday day rehearsals on 4 or 5 dates in the year occur in Horncastle and two residential weekend courses are held in Skegness. The band performs standard wind band repertoire and has also performed new works. For further details please contact Lincolnshire Music Service Website: www.lincsmusicservice.org
Lincolnshire Youth String Chamber Orchestra
Chris Rogers Director Jennifer McKie Lincolnshire Music Service Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ Telephone: 01522 55284 Mobile: 07824 8649271 E-mail: musicservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk	This Chamber Orchestra attracts young players from Grade 6 and above and performs a various venues and events across the County. Entry is by audition and the application process deadline is the end of January.   For details please contact Lincolnshire Music Service Website: www.lincsmusicservice.org
Lincolnshire Youth Concert Orchestra
Alex Greenfield Director Jennifer McKie Lincolnshire Music Service Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ Telephone: 01522 55284 Mobile: 07824 8649271 E-mail: musicservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk	The orchestra rehearses a mixture of symphonic and lighter repertoire, and acts as a training orchestra for the Lincolnshire Youth Symphony Orchestra. Entry is by annual audition in March and applications need to be submitted in January for membership for the following academic year . Day Saturday rehearsals (about 5 a year) and a residential weekend course are held in Horncastle. For details please contact Lincolnshire Music Service Website: www.lincsmusicservice.org
Lincolnshire Youth Jazz and Rock Academy
Lee Hextall Director Jennifer McKie Lincolnshire Music Service Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ Telephone: 01522 55284 Mobile: 07824 8649271 E-mail: musicservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk	The Academy, formed in September 2005, includes a jazz orchestra, a funk/fusion group, a rhythm + blues group, and a contemporary rock group. It rehearses on six day rehearsals on Saturdays, with a culminating concert in March/April. It has made a big impact on the youth music-making scene in Lincolnshire, and has also had distinguished jazz musicians taking workshops as part of the annual programme. Entry to the Academy is by written application along with a recording - this needs to be submitted in January for membership for the following academic year. For details please contact Lincolnshire Music Service Website: www.lincsmusicservice.org
Saxilby Youth Band
Rachel Wheelwright Musical Director 24 Old Chapel Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln LN6 5UB Tel: 01522 509041 Email: rjwheelwright@supanet.com Mrs R Hughes Treasurer 30 St Margaret's Gardens Lincoln LN6 8BG Tel: 01522 885868 Email: shroes@hotmail.com	Concerts, Galas, Full "Big Band" Sound We audition for attitude not aptitude Rehearsals                                                Click HERE for map Saxilby Methodist Church Thursdays: 6.30pm to 9.00pm Beginners: 6.30 - 7.00 pm Main Band: 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Scunthorpe Concert Band
Mr. Ian Cawsey MP Patron Wendy Leadbetter Chairman & Conductor / Musical Director Tel: 07717 795371 Email: wendydarling@ntlworld.com John Harvey Secretary 4 Cliff Closes Road Winterton Scunthorpe DN15 7HU Tel: 07841 622382 Email: john.harvey@cantab.net Treasurer (details awaited)	A modern concert band with a wide repertoire of classics to modern day themes including the musicals and current film music. New members welcome for all sections - Auditions not required Rehearsals                                                Click HERE for map The Royal Hotel, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe. ( opp Sainsbury's) Thursday evenings 19.30 - 21.30 For information and booking              contact the Chairman: wendydarling@ntlworld.com              or John Harvey: john.harvey@cantab.net              or click on link http://scunthorpeconcertband.webs.com/
SilverWood
Enquiries and Bookings: Telephone: 01522 539313 (Lincoln) Email:silverwood1@hotmail.co.uk	Small Instrumental Group Available for: Weddings, Dinners, Concerts etc
Sleaford Concert Band Sleaford Training Band
Mr J McQuade   BA (Hons) Dip Mus (Open) ALCM, MISM Musical Director E-mail: jim.mcquade1@btopenworld.com Mr K Garfield Training Band Musical Director Barbara Jones Chairman Jayne Field Vice Chairman 4 Bramling Way Sleaford NG34 7TS Tel: 07513 489674 E-mail: jaynefield1@btinternet.com	Available for Concerts Rehearsals                                                 Click HERE for map links Sleaford Methodist Church Hall   Concert Band Saturday 10.30 - 12.30 Training Band Saturday 09.00 - 10.15 Web site: www.sleafordconcertband.co.uk E-mail: info@sleafordconcertband.co.uk For information please contact Jayne Field or Vi Hill (Tel: 01529 300331)
The Boston Orchestra
Kelvin Brewster Musical Director 14 Pinfold lane South Rauceby Sleaford NG34 8QE Tel: 01529 488643 Jean Flynn Secretary Tel: 01205 366701 Email: peter.flynn@btinternet.com	Formed in 1935, the Boston Orchestra is an amateur community orchestra. Membership covers a wide range of age and musical ability. Rehearsals: Mondays: 7.30pm Sam Newsom Music Centre, Boston. New members, particularly string players most welcome. Free Membership for Under 16s and full time students. Two concerts annually, one in Boston and one at a local village venue. To join contact: Musical Director: Tel: 01529 488643 or Membership Secretary: Tel: 01529 421845 The Boston Orchestra is a member of Making Music (NFMS) and is supported by Boston Borough Council