Players' Information
Page last updated: Friday 12th June 2026
Memorial Concert for Judith Gairdner
Saturday 26th September 2026
Programme
2222 2220 timp strings (adapted to use 2 trombones) - 7 min
Viola: Diana Mathews
2122 2200 timp perc celeste harp strings - 25 min
1000 0000 strings - 5 min
Subs
Orchestra subs are a donation to the Isis Chamber Orchestra charity (register no: 1087461); the suggested amount is £25 per concert. Payment can be by cash, cheque, or alternatively our bank details are sent around to players shortly before rehearsals begin.
Charity
All proceeds from this concert will go to the Help Musicians charity (formly known as The Musicians' Benevolent Fund), Judith's charity of choice.
Rehearsals
The outline of the rehearsal schedule for the next concert is as follows. More details will appear here as they become available.
Tuesday 15th September 2026 - 7.30pm - 9.45pm
Friday 18th September 2026 - 7.30pm - 9.45pm, strings, with flute(s) and harp if possible
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - 7.30pm - 9.45pm
Friday 25th September 2026 - 7.30pm - 9.45pm, full orchestra
Saturday 26th September 2026 - tutti, St Michael and All Angels Church, Summertown ⮯
Concert Dress
White shirt, black dinner jacket, black bow tie.
Ladies-style attireSmart all black.
Venues
St Michael and All Angels Church, Lonsdale Rd, Summertown [Google Maps] - OX2 7ES
There is residential parking in the roads around the church. Do look at the parking restrictions as they vary a lot from bay to bay, however there is more parking available the further you go away from Summertown, e.g. on Portland Rd, Kings Cross Rd and Hamilton Rd.
Note also that there is a foot path (King George's Walk) which is a shortcut from Portland Rd to the church.
BusThere are bus stops on the Banbury Rd, with frequent buses.
CycleThere are several hoops for cycle parking next to the church on the north side, around the corner from the main entrance.