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Our Friends

We are very grateful for the ongoing support of the Orchestra by our Friends. Without their commitment over the years, the present Orchestra would not be able to sustain the exciting programmes and high quality soloists we have enjoyed so much in recent times.

Our current Friends are:

  • Mrs C Dunham
  • Mr and Mrs D Mackie
  • Mr M Peters
  • Mr J H Falshaw
  • Mr and Mrs J W B Edwards
  • Mr S W Preece supporting Vivian Barber’s chair (Principal Flute)
  • Mrs M L Chave supporting Robin Chave’s chair (Principal Cello)

Honorary Friends:

Michael Fielder, Principal Clarinet from 1989 to 2012
Felicity Philips, Viola from 1976 to 2017

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Recent News

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.

Schools Ticket Giveaway Announced!

Calling all local secondary schools and sixth forms! FSO, with the support of the Elgar Society, is giving away FREE tickets for our wonderful concert at Princes Hall, Aldershot on 10th June!

FSO featured on BBC Radio Surrey!

Our Publicity Officer, Susie Baker, was featured on BBC Radio Surrey’s morning show with James Cannon! James wanted to know all about the FSO’s 100th birthday concert on 12th November and had some very interesting questions . . .
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