Tom Parsons & The Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra
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The Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra
The Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra is a professionally directed orchestra comprised of high standard amateur and professional players.
Founded in 1993 it has rapidly developed into a regularly performing concert orchestra. A musical policy that spans all styles from classical to rock to jazz to flamenco to world music and a repertoire that is immediate, often exciting and quite definitely "fun to play and fun to listen to" results in an immensely entertaining concert programme. All music in the repertoire has been arranged or composed specifically, and for the exclusive use of the orchestra. This policy, and a line up that blends electric and bass guitars with classical guitars, has resulted in a unique and surprisingly powerful sound.
Membership is open to all ages with a minimum ability equivalent to grade 6 standard, along with competent music reading and committment which are necessary to be able to cope with the demands of rehearsing and performing the programme material. Prospective members of a lower standard are welcome to apply but would need to demonstrate a very high level of motivation and committment to be considered..
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"Rarely, if ever, have I experienced a more perfect musical backdrop
to a (perfect) summer's day than the sound of the Hertfordshire Guitar
Orchestra.
The music enveloped us like rays of warm sunshine..........the sound of
the grouped guitars simply amazing. It was my first encounter, but it left a lasting
impression and I will be back for more."
Grelle White
Freelance journalist and columnist for the Watford Observer.
"The Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra was the highlight of the
Village Venue Concert Series this year.........they delighted the
audience with their lively ensemble programme and exceptionally talented soloists."
Lisa Nolan
East Herts District Council Arts Officer.
Contact Tom Parsons
| tel: | +44 (0) 1923 245559 |
| email: | thomas_parsons@talk21.com |
| web: | http://www.hertfordshireguitarorchestra.com |
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Dreams of Distant Lands (Africa) by Tom Parsons
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Rondeau Caprice by John Rutter arranged by Tom Parsons
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Spring by Antonio Vivaldi arranged by Alan Haigh
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Stairway to Heaven by J.Page & R.Plant arranged by Tom Parsons
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