Volunteer members are experienced orchestral musicians, drawn from Dorset and adjacent counties.  The core of string players (normally 6.6.4.3.1) is complemented by additional bassoon and organ continuo and normally a pair of oboes, sometimes with flutes, recorders, horns, trumpets, timps as required for a reasonably close representation of Bach's original instrumentation.

 

For practical reasons we play at concert pitch, not on period instruments. Our conductors are committed to historically informed performance.

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

 

As well as providing an authentic complement for the choir, players are able to gain insights into style and interpretation from our specialist conductors. The friendly social environment encourages our musicians to come back time and time again.  

 

Parts are emailed at least a month in advance. We use IMSLP and other reliable sources.

 

Please print your own copies for practice and for the day. But do tell us if you would like your part posted to you. 

 

We are very keen to hear from prospective players of the standard required. The orchestra is voluntary, and temporary vacancies often arise.  Musical balance is paramount, so please contact us well in advance if you are seeking to play.

 

Please bring your own stand. 

 

A VOLUNTARY donation of £10 is welcome! 

​

Orchestral Secretaries: Lynnet Williams (strings), Helen Smith (brass & woodwind)

​

​

PRIVACY

​

DBCC pays serious attention to confidentiality, security and the privacy of members. Please read our Privacy Policy.

​