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Vacancies in Hampshire Guitar Orchestra - for people like you
If you're a classical guitarist, you could join our team and play in some really exciting concerts!
hago in rehearsal - we can find a space for you as well!
"What's it like to play in a guitar orchestra?"
Well, come to a rehearsal - there's no obligation.
Hear our big sound - it's exciting & fulfilling; discover why people travel
from Surrey, Sussex & N Hants
to be in hago!
We have a lot of fun too, but we always work hard to make the finest music - not just notes - that we can.
"But it's a big commitment..."
Once you're up to speed with our concert programme, our repertoire only changes at a modest pace. We wouldn't have so many players here from the day we started if it was too much to handle! And we always ease new players in gently. Come and see!
"Will I fit in?"
We're a great team and we welcome players who enjoy the way we work - good humour and attention to detail.
We need confident players with a good tone, happy to play up the neck. Our music isn't difficult, but those below Grade 5 are unlikely to have relaxed & sensitive phrasing that we need. Our music is in many parts - some lines are straightforward, some give really good players a workout! We'll find you a line that suits your playing.
"I don't know anything about these other sizes of guitar you play"
That's fine - most of our guitars are standard guitars - look in the photo above...
"Who runs it?"
Derek Hasted - potted biography here - has a master's degree, a teaching diploma and a CRB enhanced disclosure check.
| All the facts | The inside story |
CommitmentA termly fee of £35-40 covers our fortnightly rehearsals. We aim for 100% attendance, but that's our strength - a reliable team! We play regular concerts - many for charities. You provide your own Concert Dress but we help with the red! Where and when?We rehearse at Lovedean Village Hall click for travel directions on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month in term time from 7:25 till 10pm. Lovedean is close to the A3M, and an easy journey from Portsmouth, Petersfield, Southampton and Chichester. Many of our players travel long distances to be with us - they say it's more than worth the travelling! How it worksOur aim is to make great music - we work hard in rehearsal and at home to create the hago sound. You'll need a classical guitar with good intonation and projection, but your musical maturity matters more than the price of your guitar! |
Part & partnerEveryone in hago shares their line with at least one partner - our buddy system gives us a robust and confident sound. Buddies sometimes meet between rehearsals to share fingerings and get a tight sound. We can offer benefits too!
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| What next? | |
Try a rehearsal - no obligation, no fee - simply contact us with
brief details about yourself.
Derek will get in touch with you as soon as he can. There's nothing else like this locally - come and see! |
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