The
Oare String Orchestra was founded in 1982 and consists of twenty-four dedicated players from across the county of Kent.
The orchestra’s wide repertoire ranges form Bach and Handel to Stravinsky and Schoenberg, and includes many British composers, some of whom have written specially for the orchestra.
Robin Morrish, leader, and the OSO at rehearsal
Peter Aviss, conductor |
Winner of six PRS awards for programming and performance of contemporary music, OSO has earned acclaim for its rich, vibrant playing in Holland, Denmark and France and in many Home Counties venues.
Situated on Oare Creek, overlooking the marshes just outside Faversham, the village of Oare is home to the orchestra’s founder and Life President, Don Goodsell. The inaugural concert took place on 17 October, 1982, at Oare Church, with an orchestra of 17 mainly local players.
Although the orchestra has now moved "home" to the Alexander Centre, Faversham, for most of its concerts, it maintains its links with Oare by rehearsing in the village hall prior to each concert.
Oare String Orchestra promotes three concerts in Faversham each year. Usually these are held at the Alexander Centre. The orchestra occasionally performs at other venues and is always keen to discuss opportunities to take part in festivals and to perform on other, ad hoc, occasions.
Oare String Orchestra Concerts in 2011
Saturday 30 April at the Alexander Centre, Faversham
Thursday 23 June at the Alexander Centre, Faversham
Saturday 24 September at the Alexander Centre, Faversham
Full details, including programme, times etc. please visit www.oare-string-orchestra.org, or 
01795 535209
Tickets
Tickets for the Faversham concerts are obtainable up to three weeks in advance from agents, including the Fleur de Lis Information Centre, Preston Street, Faversham, from members of the orchestra or from ticket@oare-string-orchestra.org. They can also be obtained on the door. Seats are unreserved and cost £12 (£5 student concession).
For more information about the OSO, including a list of ticket agents, please visit our website at www.oare-string-orchestra.org.
Contacts
Conductor and Musical Director
Peter Aviss
01797 361490
conductor@oare-string-orchestra.org
President (and Publicity Officer)
Don Goodsell
01795 535209
president@oare-string-orchestra.org
Treasurer and Concert Manager
Patti Whaley,
40 Tanners Street,
Faversham,
Kent ME13 7JP
01795 536826
treasurer@oare-string-orchestra.org
Chairman and Webmaster
Jonathan Chapter
web-master@oare-string-orchestra.org