Farewell to Barry

At our January 2025 concert, we said farewell to Barry Collisson, our Principal Oboe, who has retired after 52 years of service to the FSO.

EXCITING OBOE OPPORTUNITY!

The Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished oboist to join us as Principal Oboe.

Au revoir to Bob and Elaine

After 53 and 45 years with the orchestra respectively, we are saying au revoir to two stalwart members, Bob Perry and Elaine Herbert. We are immensely grateful for their playing, musical leadership, and friendship – they really are part of the fabric of the FSO and personify what a local amateur orchestra is all about. Bob’s wife, Wendy, also deserves a mention, for hosting many of our guests over the seasons, managing Front of House, and most recently accompanying the Mayor of Aldershot on our behalf at our centenary celebrations.

In recognition of their long service, and as we look forward to seeing them in the audience for many years to come, the FSO is delighted to offer Bob, Wendy and Elaine Honorary Friendship of the FSO.