The Middlewich Concert Orchestra (MCO) comprises musicians of all ages and professional backgrounds. While some members are or have been professional players and/or teachers, the majority of members are keen "amateurs", who enjoy a common interest in playing a wide variety of musical genres.
We are always happy to hear from anyone who plays a musical instrument from the usual orchestral repertoire and is interested in playing with us. In particular, there are currently a number of vacancies in the Orchestra for string players of all instruments.
The orchestra is a member of Making Music, formerly the National Federation of Music Societies.
Personalities
Ed Doody
Musical Director and Conductor
Joanne Fitz-Gerald
Leader
Eric Quirk
Chairman
Vikki Evans
Treasurer
Gustav Pilsel
Secretary
Lorelly Wilson
Librarian
Rudolf Pilsel
Committee
Peter Jones
Committee
Paul Franklin
Committee
Next event
Music From The Movies
Saturday 14th March 2026
Please join us for an exciting evening of Film/Show/TV Theme Music including music from favourite films such as:
Lord of the Dance (1996)
by Ronan Hardiman
Yeomen of the Guard (1978)
by Arthur S. Sullivan (Overture)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
by Howard Shore
Dances with Wolves (1990)
by John Barry
The Sound of Music (1965)
by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein (Arr. Robert Russell Bennett)
Apollo 13 (1995)
by James Horner
Star Wars: Princess Leia Theme & Imperial March (1977)
by John Williams
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
by John Powell
The King’s Speech (2010)
Symphony No.7 in A major, 2nd movement
by Ludwig van Beethoven
We look forward to seeing you on the night!
7.00 pm on Saturday 14th March 2026
The Victoria Hall, Middlewich, CW10 9AS
Tickets available on the door, by email to:
The Secretary (email address below) or via TicketSource - link below
For more details please contact:
Future Concerts
Saturday 14th March 2026
Sunday 12th July 2026
Sunday 6th December 2026
Saturday 20th March 2027
Saturday 19th June 2027
Saturday 4th December 2027
Previous events
Join us!
There are a number of vacancies in the Orchestra for string players of all instruments, but especially violin, cello and double bass.
If you are a string player (any instrument) and live within a commutable distance of Middlewich, you would be most welcome to join us.
If you are interested in joining this friendly and ambitious concert orchestra, please contact the Secretary, Gustav Pilsel, via the email address below or by completing the 'Get in touch!' contact form below.
REHEARSALS
Middlewich Methodist Church Hall
Booth Lane
Cledford
Middlewich
Cheshire
CW10 0EF
Mondays - 8.00pm
First Monday in September to the last Monday in the June following.
PERFORMANCES
The Victoria Hall
Middlewich
CW10 9BX
Check concert dates and venues above in Future Events.