Our Friends Scheme
We believe that our orchestra is unique in its ambitious and original approach to programming; mixing neglected and unfamiliar works with more well-known core repertoire. We are also committed to giving young soloists a platform to perform concertos early in their careers.
As a community orchestra, we believe in being inclusive and open to members regardless of their financial situation. Whilst our orchestra members do pay subscriptions, we always ensure that this does not prevent people from playing with us, particularly those who are students, unemployed or retired, who often benefit most from being part of an orchestra as an opportunity both to develop their musical skills but also for social interaction.
Inevitably, there are many hidden costs to achieving these aims and to maintaining the general good health of the orchestra. These costs include the hire of rehearsal and concert venues, the rental of orchestral sheet music (particularly if it’s still in copyright), fair payment for our professional conductor, leader and principal cellist – and for the professional extras who we often need to engage to fill personnel gaps on concert days, particularly when performing works for larger forces.
Our Friends Scheme offers an opportunity for our supporters to help us to continue with our goals of performing ambitious programmes and supporting music-lovers within our community. If you would like to support us, there are three levels of membership in the Friends Scheme. You can make an annual gift of £30, £60 or £90, with benefits that include discounted concert tickets. Alternatively if you are able to make a one-off or regular donation of any amount, it would be warmly received by the orchestra.
If you would like to become a Friend of NLS, please get in touch here.
As a community orchestra, we believe in being inclusive and open to members regardless of their financial situation. Whilst our orchestra members do pay subscriptions, we always ensure that this does not prevent people from playing with us, particularly those who are students, unemployed or retired, who often benefit most from being part of an orchestra as an opportunity both to develop their musical skills but also for social interaction.
Inevitably, there are many hidden costs to achieving these aims and to maintaining the general good health of the orchestra. These costs include the hire of rehearsal and concert venues, the rental of orchestral sheet music (particularly if it’s still in copyright), fair payment for our professional conductor, leader and principal cellist – and for the professional extras who we often need to engage to fill personnel gaps on concert days, particularly when performing works for larger forces.
Our Friends Scheme offers an opportunity for our supporters to help us to continue with our goals of performing ambitious programmes and supporting music-lovers within our community. If you would like to support us, there are three levels of membership in the Friends Scheme. You can make an annual gift of £30, £60 or £90, with benefits that include discounted concert tickets. Alternatively if you are able to make a one-off or regular donation of any amount, it would be warmly received by the orchestra.
If you would like to become a Friend of NLS, please get in touch here.
Friends scheme benefitsOur Friends scheme has three levels:
£30 annual donation - one discounted ticket (£10) for each concert £60 annual donation - two discounted tickets (£20 for two) for each concert £90 annual donation - three discounted tickets (£30 for three) for each concert Donations |
Testimonials from NLS MembersI'm a newcomer to NLS, and it couldn't be friendlier or more fun. The programming gives you the chance to play with brilliant young soloists and the teamwork to make rehearsals and concerts go well is tremendous. Owen, our conductor, is demanding, whilst always staying kind. Supporting the orchestra and the music making can make all the difference to our ambitions, not just music making, but community making.
Victoria, Oboist |
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If you would rather make an anonymous donation, you can transfer money to us by using the following bank details:
Account Name: North London Sinfonia Account Number: 18268268 Sort Code: 30-16-64 Unfortunately we cannot add anonymous donators to our Friend Scheme, so if you would like to become a Friend please ensure you contact us first. |
I joined NLS after moving to London nearly 10 years ago and have loved being part of such a friendly and welcoming community orchestra. As well as enjoying the musical aspect, NLS has been important to me socially, allowing me to meet new friends in London, and mix with many different people, all with a common love of playing in the orchestra. The support of the Friends Scheme is crucial to us continuing with such challenging and ambitious music.
Lisa, Cellist |
