We are players of all ages and abilities who meet on Saturday mornings to enjoy rehearsing a wide variety of orchestral music. Our programme is chosen to allow the exploration of a varied repertoire in a friendly workshop environment. We rehearse and perform mainly for our own pleasure but at the end of each term, we hold an open rehearsal for 'friends and loved ones'.

As one member summarised: ‘SMO provides an opportunity to gain experience and confidence in a welcoming and supportive environment without the pressure of performing to the paying public.’