Are you a keen orchestral musician looking to continue your musical journey at Bristol? Symphonia might be the society for you! We have two student-run orchestras: A part-auditioned Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonic, which is the only un-auditioned full orchestra at the University (see below for more information). Our vibrant and talented family offers a fun and accessible musical environment full of socials, formals and close friendships. Join us on the 16th September in the Victoria Rooms for a fun afternoon of music making!! **3:30-4:30 Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Finlay Cooper** **4:30-5:00 Break with homemade cakes and a chance to meet the committee and conductors!** **5:00-6:00 Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Lucas Dick** **Then join us for a relaxed social in a local pub, everyone is invited!** **Location: Victoria Rooms** Our give it a go includes an opportunity to play alongside current members in a relaxed environment, with accessible but enjoyable repertoire. Any questions? Please contact ++[bristolsymphonia@gmail.com](mailto:bristolsymphonia@gmail.com)++ or send us a message on Instagram!! Note: Our close friends over at BUMS are running their GIAG from 12:00-3:00, please drop into ours afterwards for more fantastic music, we can't wait to meet you! ## About our orchestras: **Symphonia Symphony Orchestra** is part-auditioned orchestra (unauditioned strings, however **must** be grade 8 standard) that plays a wide variety of advanced orchestral music including large scale romantic and modern works, including film scores. Last year, this included Dvořák 7, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, and the overture to The Wreckers by Ethel Smyth. The orchestra is a tight-knit, but welcoming family, and we encourage everyone to attend our regular socials, including post-rehearsal wind downs. We rehearse on Thursday evenings and perform at least three concerts per year. Our esteemed annual concerto and composition competitions also offer special opportunities for individual musicians to showcase their talent. Auditions will be held after the GIAG by our conductor and committee. **Symphonia Philharmonic Orchestra** is the University’s only completely un-auditioned orchestra. No matter your instrumental proficiency or orchestral experience, we welcome you to perform musical favourites, in a relaxing, fun and easy-going environment. Our repertoire includes a wide range from classical and pop to famous film, theatre and video game music. Last year, this included selections from Star Wars, Bad Piggies, Moana, Respighi’s Pines of Rome and Mahler 1. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings and perform at least three concerts a year. In addition, we have many fun socials and often collaborate with other societies, allowing our members to meet new people and make friends through music. For a relaxed opportunity to play music and make friends, we’d love to see you at Symphonia’s Philharmonic Orchestra! Not sure which orchestra is for you? Come along to both sessions and have a chat with us!