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CJO in August 2024

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Our orchestra offers an exciting, inclusive opportunity for young musicians aged 8 and over to meet and play together every week with conductor Susie Dingle, orchestral coach Katrina Gordon, and a team of dedicated, kind-hearted volunteer helpers.

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We are delighted that this year, thanks to co-op funding, the Caithness Junior Orchestra is able to offer every member a free CJO branded top in a variety of colours and styles - don't they look great?!  Free tops can be ordered through us by new members once you've completed your membership form to join the orchestra, and extra tops can be bought from our local supplier, Highland Workwear.

 

We'd particularly like to welcome some more primary-aged new musicians who are beginners or early stage learners, to complement the more experienced team of young musicians we currently have in the orchestra.

The orchestra meets at Mount Pleasant Primary School, Thurso, from 4pm to 5pm on Mondays during term time. New members are welcome to join the orchestra at any time during the year.  There are no auditions, but we must receive a fully completed membership form before you attend your first rehearsal. Please click the link to download, scan the completed and signed form, and email it to susandingleconductor@gmail.com   before attending your first rehearsal.

The orchestra is open to participants from pre-grade 1 to grade 5+ from all schools in the area and we also welcome home-educated children.  There are no auditions and no minimum entry requirements. Everybody is welcome.


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The Caithness Junior Orchestra on tour in Orkney, June 2016,

having just performed at the St Magnus International Music Festival.

In 2016 and 2017, the Caithess Junior Orchestra collaborated with an organisation called Hear My Music to bring inclusive music making to a wider audience in Caithness and Orkney. 

Our orchestra welcomes new members throughout the year and we would love to hear from you!

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