Ballymena Chamber Orchestra .. back by public demand!

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra is a charitable organisation which aims to promote classical music through concerts, festivals, schools programmes and workshops. It consists of musicians from Ballymena and across Northern Ireland: professional musicians, teachers and advanced students, and always welcomes applications for new membership.

The voluntary committee, which supports and oversees orchestra life and development, met early last month to discuss future concerts, and it was a unanimous decision to hold two Christmas concerts this December.

The first of these special Christmas concerts will be in the grand Atrium at The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena on December 20, at 7:30pm. Seated beside the beautiful festive lights of the Atrium’s window, the hour long performance will include classics such as Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Vivaldi’s ‘Winter’ from the four seasons, Mozart’s Night Serenade, favourite congregational carols and much more.

Admission is free! *Tickets available from the Box Office at The Braid Art Centre, 1-29 Bridge Street Ballymena or call 028 25635 900. Box Office open: Monday to Friday 9am-10pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.

The second concert will be held in the exquisite surroundings of St Saviours Church of Ireland, Connor, on December 22 at 7.30pm. This idyllic and picturesque church dates back to 1813. Audiences can sit back and enjoy a mesmerizing hour long performance by the Orchestra. Tickets cost £8, children under 12 will get in free. Tickets will only be available at the door. The ticket price includes tea, coffee and mince pies!

For any further information please contact Rebekah Durston (Artistic Director and founder of Ballymena Chamber Orchestra) on 07985 160163 or alternatively check out the webpage www.ballymenachamberorchestra.co.uk or you can find now find us on facebook.