Members

Rehearsals for the 2026/2027 season continue to be based at the Ray Gray Centre, NE6 4UH. 

Rehearsal Schedule

Please see below for the rehearsal schedule, location maps, music listings, membership policy, joining procedure. Rehearsals at the Ray Gray Centre will be 7:30-9:30pm with a 10 min break, players to arrive no earlier than 7:15 pm. Unfortunately we are unable to provide tea/coffee so please bring your own drink if you need one.

Members please ensure you sign up to our GDPR compliant mailing system (MailChimp). The mailer will be used for rehearsal and concert information. Sign up link:  http://eepurl.com/dPUQ9f . 

Why not also join our facebook group NTO Social?

Please note that this rehearsal schedule can be subject to change. Changes will be circulated on email and announced at rehearsals.

Before Coffee
After Coffee
Notes
Oct 12 2026

3rd movement Rachmaninov

Barber 8.45 with Iona looking at tempi, etc

Oct 19 2026

Vertigo until 20:10

Rachmaninov 3rd movement

Continuation of Rachmaninov

21:00 Barber bits from previous week

Oct 26 2026

Rachmaninov 1st and 2nd movements

Vertigo 3rd movement

21:00 Barber

Nov 02 2026

Rachmaninov (complete, with percussion if possible)

Barber

Nov 09 2026

40 minute 1st half looking at Rachmaninov bits from previous week, plus Vertigo if time

Shortened first half

Barber 20:20

Nov 14 2026

Dress Rehearsal 14:00 to 16:00

19:30 Concert

Nov 23 2026
Nov 30 2026

Please note that this schedule can be subject to change. All changes will be circulated on email and announced at rehearsals.

Useful Documents

Fancy a tryout?

Do you play the Violin or Viola? NTO is looking for good (Grade 8 standard) players. We also have occasional short term vacancies for other sections - to be added to the orchestra contact list please contact the secretary 

secretary@nto.org.uk

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