Blackfriars Sinfonia is an amateur orchestra that rehearses every Tuesday night in Blackfriars. We have been making music since the 1940s, and we have members of all ages, from their twenties to their nineties. Our aim is to have fun and we thoroughly enjoy what we do.

Every week we play an overture, a symphony and a few shorter pieces from our vast library of orchestral scores which we keep in London for our exclusive use. Every week we play something different.

Our members come from all over London and the South East. Through them we have ties with many other orchestras with the same ideals.

New members are always very welcome. There are no auditions, joining fees or annual contributions. All we ask is that you put a few pounds in the pot whenever you come to help with the costs of the hall.

If you enjoy playing an instrument, good music and getting to know some friendly faces, then please contact us or just come along. We would love to see you.

We are a friendly group and after the rehearsal, some of us visit the local pub for a few drinks.

Click here to read about orchestra members, including conductors, leader and soloists.