A very friendly and supportive society with strong links to the community and local schools that provides opportunities to enjoy sharing music with like-minded people.
Our Aims are:
- To encourage players to develop their musical skills
- To enable members to rehearse and perform together in an enjoyable and supportive environment
- To enjoy music-making and social activities
- To bring a range of music to audiences in Marchwood and elsewhere
- To raise money for and promote awareness of various charities through concerts and other music-related activities
Marchwood Music Society is the umbrella organisation for several groups including:
Marchwood Preludecom
...plays a range of musical genres using music that is specially arranged to meet the needs of players having different musical abilities and experiences
Marchwood Sinfonia com
...is a chamber orchestra that plays light classical music
Saxophonous
...is a friendly group of saxophone players who perform at local charity events. The ensemble is a "spin-off" from Prelude and is led by John Bell. Saxophonous plays popular pieces from a wide musical genre, including jazz