Phoenix Recorder Orchestra are now actively recruiting new members; we are looking for players of tenor and bass recorders, or larger, with good sight-reading skills, with ensemble experience, and ideally with a grade 8 qualification. Members should be experienced in group playing, keen to extend their repertoire, and prepared to rehearse between meetings.
We are now working on new concert repertoire.
If you are interested in joining the orchestra please contact info@phoenixrecorderorchestra.org.uk
The orchestra was founded in 2003 by Pam Smith and Steve Marshall, and mostly consists of players from the South West. Michelle Holloway is now the Musical Director. She is a recorder tutor at the Birmingham Conservatoire and the National Youth Recorder Orchestra. Michelle brings lots of energy to her role, and we enjoy exploring the sound world of the recorder with her. We play a wide range of repertoire on the full range of recorders from the tiny garklein to the contrabass, which blend to give a beautiful rich sound.
The orchestra celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2024, with a playing day for current and past members. We were conducted by Steve, Pam and Michelle, and welcomed back some other players who had previously played with us.
We recently held a special playing afternoon in memory of Claire Freestone, a founder member and contra player with Phoenix.
If you would like to find out more, or would like to invite the orchestra to perform, please contact info@phoenixrecorderorchestra.org.uk
Phoenix Recorder Orchestra has recorded a CD.
Please contact info@phoenixrecorderorchestra.org.uk if you would like to order a copy.
The Orchestra is also featured with Helen Hooker in Steve Marshall’s Concerto no.2 on the
Helen and Friends CD