Community Play Day 2024
Sadly Beethoven
died in 1827 before the saxophone was invented, but we gave them and the bass clarinet pride of place
along with the cellos, for the start of his 3rd symphony from
which our musicians gave a magnificent rendering of the opening section as the
finale to our fourth Play Day.
We
used our tried and tested layout for the day which gave the strings and winds quality time with their specialist Tutors and DCO "buddies" before coming together as a full orchestra. Throughout the day
we played lots of lovely music and everyone enjoyed the cake
and camaraderie!
Thanks again to the Co op
for their financial support via the Local Causes, which
have enabled these events to be free to all participants.
How the Community Play Days started.
On Sunday 6th October 2019 Dunblane Chamber Orchestra held the first Musical Play-Day for adults. The idea for this day came from the DCO audience members who told us over the years about being lapsed musicians or just starting to play an instrument in retirement, but not having the experience to join a group yet. So, we thought we could help, and with funding from Stirling Council and the Co-op, we set about organising the first Play Day.
