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From our UK regional touring to our work here with the students of Acland Burghley School, we’re always striving to keep music alive and accessible for all. We are redefining what it means to be an orchestra in the 2020s – and can’t do it without your support. Find out the ways that you can support and become a part of this story below.

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From our UK regional touring to our work here with the students of Acland Burghley School, we’re always striving to keep music alive and accessible for all. We are redefining what it means to be an orchestra in the 2020s – and can’t do it without your support. Find out the ways that you can support and become a part of this story below.

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Introducing the Schnellar Timpani

Wednesday 6 July 2016

Our Principal Timpanist Adrian Bending shows us his new set of drums, the Schnellar Timpani.

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Adrian Bending, Principal Timpani

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