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#	Group	Description
1	1st Framework Vocal	A music/theatre company of about 135 members aged 18-84. Its aims include gathering diverse but appropriate skills for each project, respecting the narrative, the picture and the tune, providing carefully structured research and rehearsal periods, commissioning new work, and encouraging creative theatre by third age groups.
2	Abbey Road Concerts Promoting society
3	Addison Singers Vocal	A number of groups which performs a wide range of music: Oratorio Choir of approximately 60 singers, Chamber Choir of 20 singers, Jazz Choir of approximately 50 singers and Jazz Ensemble of approximately 15 singers. Also classes in vocal technique.
4	African Culture Arts & Sports Network Promoting society
5	All Saints Concert Band Instrumental
6	Allegri Singers Vocal	30 Singers aged, all age groups
7	Alyth Choral Society Vocal
8	Amadeus Orchestra Instrumental
9	Amici Chamber Choir Vocal	Chamber choir of 30, aged 20 plus. The choir performs in venues in Harrow, London, Sherborne Abbey and occasional festivals around the country. Additionally the choir aims to tour abroad on alternate years, visiting Hungary in 2001.
10	Anton Bruckner Choir Vocal
11	Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra Instrumental
12	Assoc of British Choral Directors CorpType
13	Bach Choir Vocal	Choral society of 250 members aged 17 to 75 . Makes a number of recordings and commissions.
14	Baltic Travel Company CorpType
15	Barking and Dagenham Choir Vocal
16	Barnes Choir Vocal	80 singers with a wide age-range whose social life includes parties and a summer barbecue.
17	Barnes Music Society Promoting society	Concert society with 170 members including an active junior section
18	Barnet Band, The Instrumental	Wind band of 40 ranging from children to pensioners. There are specialist groups within the band.
19	Barnet Choral Society Vocal	Dynamic choir of 110 singers with a lively social dimension. Workshops are arranged for voice production, technique,etc.
20	Barnet Symphony Orchestra Instrumental
21	Beckenham Chorale Vocal	A friendly choir of about 80 singers representing all age-groups. There are many fundraising and social activities. Members who play instruments may join an informal ensemble which meets regularly and plays at social and charity events.
22	Blackheath Choir Vocal	70+ singers with a wide mix of ages. The choir aims at high standards and regular attendance is required. Social functions are arranged and there is opportunity to join in other choral activities.
23	Blackheath String Orchestra Instrumental
24	Bloomsbury Chamber Ensemble Instrumental	Play challenging and exciting repertoire, performing a wide range of works for both chamber and symphony orchestra.
25	Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble Instrumental	The ensemble provides adult amateur woodwind players with the opportunity to promote and develop their musical ability and ensemble skills in a relaxed and informal setting, to build a varied repertoire of woodwind ensemble music, and to perform in public. We currently have around 20 members, including flutes, clarinets, bass clarinets, saxophones and bassoons.
26	Boosey and Hawkes CorpType
27	Bourne Singers Vocal
28	Brent Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	Thriving and friendly orchestra. 40+ members aged 18+ with plenty of younger players.
29	British Clavichord Society Promoting society	Nationwide society of clavichord enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, running events in London and beyond
30	British Double Reed Society Promoting society
31	British Horn Society Promoting society
32	Bromley Boy Singers, The Vocal
33	Bromley Ladies Barbershop Singers Vocal
34	Bromley Music Society Promoting society	Music club of 115 members aged 20-80
35	Bromley Oecumenical Singers Vocal	Choir of 60-plus singers with a wide age range. They perform 3 main concerts per year with full orchestra and 3 smaller events, including a Christmas Carol Service. All concert proceeds to to named charities. The Choir also administers a Bursary Fund for young musicians. Recent years' events have included concerts outside Bromley Borough, with the highlight being tours around the Continent.
36	Bromley Philharmonic Choir Vocal	50 singers, 18 plus. A friendly, hard working choir.
37	Bromley Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	75 players. The social life of the orchestra is informal.
38	BT Melodians Steel Orchestra Instrumental	A steel orchestra of 25 members, aged 12 to over 65 years from varied social and musical backgrounds. The orchestra plays throughout London and the UK and organises numerous exchange visits overseas. Workshops are a feature of its programme.
39	Camden Chamber Orchestra Instrumental	a friendly orchestra of 40 - 45 players aged 18 - 60 which works with a variety of conductors
40	Camden Choir Vocal	Choir of 45 over full age range.
41	Cantanti Camerati Of Richmond Vocal	Chamber choir of 36 members aged 20 - 65.
42	Canticum Vocal	Group of 30 singers, aged 18-60. Social events such as a cabaret are organised in addition to concerts. The choir aims to enjoy itself and give pleasure to its audiences by rehearsing and performing a varied repertoire to a high standard.
43	Carshalton Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 70 from teens to 70 plus. It celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1996/97
44	Chance For Children Instrumental	The groups are specifically designed for children and young people aged 5-25 who have had difficulties of one kind or another and need to build up their confidence before taking up more structured music making. The programme includes improvising, story-telling, art and group music making. London groups are held in Ealing, Croydon and Lambeth (Also Crawley and Littlehampton). Training also for adults working with traumatised children and young people.
45	Chandos Chamber Choir Vocal
46	Chandos Choir Vocal	40 members aged 23 - 76
47	Chantage Vocal	a very social choir, of around 40 singers, mostly aged between 18-30yrs.
48	Chapel End Savoy Players Vocal	We are a small friendly amateur dramatic society, based in North East London, which specialises in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
49	Chelsea Opera Group Vocal	Chelsea Opera Group consists of 150 amateur orchestral players and chorus members, who aim to achieve the highest possible standard. There are concert performances of 3 operas a year which are regularly reviewed by critics in the National Press
50	Chingford Ladies Choir Vocal
51	Chiswick Choir Vocal	Friendly youngish choir of 70 members. Social activities include a Christmas Party for choir and friends and an annual dinner. The choir occasionally performs abroad, usually in the summer (e.g. Strasbourg Cathedral)
52	Choros Vocal	20 members aged 25 - 40 , this group, formed in 1993, aims to perform a wide and challenging repertoire to a high standard in an exciting and original way. Concerts are presented in unusual venues with soloists taken from the choir whenever possible.
53	Chorus Mundi Vocal
54	City Chamber Choir Vocal
55	City Of London Choir Vocal	Choir of about 100, aged from 18 upwards. The choir has recorded for Decca, BBC Radio and Classic FM, and is in demand for other performances (recently supporting comedian Lee Evans at Wembley Arena).
56	City University Music Society Promoting
57	Coda Singers Vocal	Choir of 25 singers, aged 16 plus.
58	Collegium Musicum Of London Vocal	Choir of 30 members aged 20-50
59	Coma Promoting society
60	COMA London Instrumental
61	CoMA Voices Vocal	CoMA Voices aims to develop the contemporary classical vocal repertoire accessible to amateur singers. We work mainly from music, some of which is unconventionally notated. We usually sing a capella but sometimes join forces with CoMA instrumental ensembles. The focus is on ensemble singing, performing works for large and small groups.
62	Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra Instrumental	40 players of all ages
63	Crayford Manor House Choir Vocal
64	Crouch End Festival Chorus Vocal	150+ singers of all ages. A high level of commitment is required and everyone is expected to help out in running the choir. Social events are arranged. The choir is engaged regularly by promoters for concerts in UK .
65	Croydon Bach Choir Vocal	40 singers aged 16-70, new members very welcome in all voice parts
66	Croydon Philharmonic Choir Vocal	A mixed choir of about 120 from age 17, singing with professional orchestras and soloists in an imaginary mix of programmes.
67	Croydon Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	50 - 60 players aged 16 upwards
68	Cynth Sinclair Music Venue Vocal
69	Da Capo Concert Band Instrumental
70	Diversity Vocal
71	Dollis Hill House Music Trust Promoting society
72	Downland Chorale Vocal	Between 60 and 70 singers, SATB, aged from early 20s. The Downland Chorale is a friendly choir which often combines a social event with a performance.
73	Dulwich Choral Society Vocal
74	Dulwich Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	50 members, age range early 20's - 80+ who meet weekly to rehearse a wide-ranging repertoire and give regular concerts.
75	Ealing Choral Society Vocal	80 singers, all ages
76	Ealing Junior Music School Instrumental	A Saturday school for young people aged 4-18. Courses offered include tuition on individual instruments, ensembles,choirs, Kindermusik, theory & aural classes
77	Ealing Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	Good independent amateur orchestra with a friendly atmosphere
78	Ealing Youth Orchestra Instrumental
79	East London Chorus Vocal	Lively group of 40 singers of all ages. Occasional Foreign tours. 25th season 1996-7. 25th Birthday concert (including new commissioned work) in November 1997
80	East London Late Starters Orchestra Instrumental
81	Eastcote Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 80 men and women of all age groups. A friendly community choir for the people of Eastcote, Ruislip, Ickenham and surrounding districts with extra mural activities which have included visits to Haughley, Suffolk & Broadstairs, madrigal and carol singing plus exchange visits with a French choir.
82	Eclectic Voices Vocal	Mixed voice chamber choir, music from many traditions including classical, jazz, folk, gospel. Main choir and workshop group.
83	Edgware Orchestra Instrumental	30 players of all ages from 18 plus. An adult education class rehearsed under the guidance of a professional conductor and leader in preparation for a public concert
84	Eltham Choral Society Vocal	70 singers aged 17 - 70. An active, enthusiastic society that arranges workshops to improve singing techniques, social events and occasional visits abroad
85	Elysian Concert Society Vocal
86	Elysian Singers Of London Vocal	35 singers aged 21-35. The choir makes commercial recordings
87	Enfield Chamber Orchestra Instrumental
88	Enfield Choral Society Vocal	100 singers from students to senior citizens. This friendly choir derives great enjoyment from singing and seeks to maintain high standards
89	English Baroque Choir Vocal	Choir of 75 singers with a reputation for high quality performances in the UK and overseas. New members welcome. Occasional opportunities for members to undertake solo roles.
90	English Chamber Choir Vocal	40-50 singers expanding occasionally for larger scale concerts, aged 16-65. We undertake 10-15 outside concerts in a year and feature in film and television music.
91	Esterhazy Singers Vocal
92	Exmoor Singers Vocal	Exmoor Singers of London is one of the UK's finest amateur choirs and regular performs in prestiguous venues in London and further afield. Accolades awarded the choir have included Sainsbury's Mixed Voice Choir of the Year, first prize at two international choral festivals, and a four-star review in The Times. Exmoor Singers is not a list choir and members of the group generally perform in every concert, there are often solo opportunties. A varied programme includes performances of the broadest possible repertoire, ranging from major choral works with orchestra to, more commonly, smaller-scale unaccompanied works, some of which are commissioned especially for the choir. Recent recording projects have included a special programme for BBC Songs of Praise (filmed in the Palace of Westminster), a commissioned recording for BBC Radio 3's Private Passions, a soundtrack for a film, an art-sound installation for The National Trust, and My Kind of Hymn - a CD compilation of favourite hymns for The Tablet magazine.
93	Felicitas Vocal	Choir of 17 voices. Felicitas concentrates on early music, mainly a capella.
94	Feltham Choral Society Vocal	A small, friendly society of approximately 30 singers, who perform in local churches. New members always welcome.
95	Festival Chorus Vocal	A choir of around 100 members of all ages which has just celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary. New members are always welcome, whatever their ability or experience, and there are no auditions.
96	Finchley Chamber Choir Vocal	Chamber choir of 32 singers. There are regular opportunities for solo work.
97	Finchley Chamber Orchestra Instrumental	40 plus players aged 16 - 65. A friendly orchestra performing a much wider repertoire than its name might suggest, normally with leading younger soloists, to high standards and enthusiastic audiences. Each season it gives a number of concerts with Finchley Chamber Choir
98	Finchley Children's Music Group Vocal	This highly versatile children's choir has: Beginners (from 5 years), Junior choir (from 7 years), Intermediate choir (from 8 years), Senior choir (up to 18), Chamber choir (soprano,alto, tenor and bass 15 - 18 years). FCMG was founded in 1958. If offers musical and vocal skills development, work shops, foreign tours, a residential summer school and the opportunity to take part in frequent concert performances and recordings.
99	Finchley Choral Society Vocal	An 70-strong choir which is an established part of musical life in Barnet. Enables singers of all abilities to enjoy giving high quality choral performances.
100	Forest Philharmonic Society Instrumental
101	Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society Vocal	80 singers aged 20 +
102	Fulham Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	Orchestra of 70 members aged 18-70 with an average age of 35.
103	Gander Music Limited Promoting society
104	Gilbert & Sullivan Society Promoting society	Non-performing appreciation society, London, Nationwide and overseas. Regular events, research facilities, publication (Gilbert & Sullivan News) three issues per year
105	Goldsmiths Choral Union Vocal	120 singers aged 20 - 75
106	Greenwich Youth Band Instrumental
107	Grove Singers Vocal
108	Hackney Singers Vocal	Lively, relaxed group of 120 singers open to all members of the community aged 18 upwards. Social events include an annual Barn Dance.
109	Hal Leonard (Europe) CorpType
110	Hamilton Ringers Instrumental
111	Hampstead Chamber Choir Vocal	Long-standing choir of about 30 singers
112	Hampton Choral Society Vocal	80 singers aged 25 - 70
113	Hanover Choir Vocal	30 singers. Minimum age is 18 - 70! The choir organises singing weekends and social events
114	Happy Wanderers, The Instrumental
115	Harrow Choral Society Vocal	Thriving choir of over 120 singers from student age upwards. Programme includes voice training, tours abroad and social events. A training choir, 'Singing for Starters' is run to help those with less experience.
116	Harrow Concert Band Instrumental
117	Harrow Harmony Vocal	A friendly mixed group of about 50 adult singers who meet to sing a very varied repertoire of music including folk songs, songs from the shows, spitiuals, short choral classics and modern popular songs. The emphasis is on enjoyment and enthusiasm and having fun making music.
118	Harrow Philharmonic Choir Vocal	Aspiring choir of 90 - 100 singers from 17 - 82. The choir has given concerts in Germany and France on exchange schemes..
119	Harrow Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	50 players with a broad age-range
120	Havering Singers Vocal
121	Hayes (Kent) Philharmonic Society Vocal	50 - 60 singers aged 20 - 75
122	Hayes Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	32 players from all age ranges
123	Hendon Music Society Promoting society	Long established concert society with 180 members, which offers highly varied concerts & aims to introduce new listeners to Classical music
124	Highgate Choral Society Vocal	170 singers aged between 20 and 70. The choir organises social events, visits abroad and one workshop per year
125	Hill Singers Vocal	An accomplished and friendly choir comprising 25 mixed voices in the 25 - 70 age range. The choir is aptly named after Wimbledon Hill, one of the highest roads in the borough and the choir aims for a high standard of performance. Over the past 50 years, the choir has enjoyed association with many famous names, including Sir Colin Davis, who conducted the choir from 1952-54. Among the list of distinguished soloists who have appeared with the Hill Singers are Brian Kay, Felicity Lott and Rogers Covey Crump
126	Hillingdon Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 135, age range 20-80. A cheerful, friendly group with at least one activity each term. Foreign tours are arranged, we visited France in 2001, and are currently planning a tour for 2003.
127	Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra Instrumental	70 plus players aged 18-75
128	Hogarth Singers Vocal	Choir of 40-50 singers covering a wide age-range. Very friendly. As well as their regular formal concerts, with orchestra, organ or piano, in the summer term the choir has repertoire/vocal workshop sessions.
129	Hounslow Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	30 players, over 16. Augmented with students for larger works
130	HRGB inc. HRGB Promotions Ltd Instrumental
131	IAMA CorpType
132	Ilford Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 50 singers of the full age range. New members are needed, especially men.
133	Imperial College Choir & Orchestra Vocal	100-150 members, wide repertoire, very enjoyable. Good standard of performance with excellent social side. Choir organised by dedicated student community
134	Impromptu Vocal
135	Islington Choral Society Vocal	110 singers representing a wide age-range which aims to achieve high standards with singers of all abilities. Enthusiasm and commitment are important leading to a sense of achievement which is both pleasurable and rewarding.
136	ISM CorpType
137	John Lewis Partnership Music Soc. Vocal	Choir of 80 singers. VOICES IN PARTNERSHIP, choir of 80. THE CAVENDISH SINGERS, chamber choir of 25. THE CAVENDISH ENSEMBLE, chamber orchestra.
138	John Ruskin Choral Society Vocal	30 singers of all ages.
139	Joyful Company Of Singers Vocal	Chamber choir of 30-40
140	Jubilate Choir Vocal	A chamber choir about 30 - 35 strong. Members mostly live in the London Boroughs of Croydon and Bromley. The choir organises concerts, training and outside engagements.
141	Jubilate Ladies Choir Vocal
142	Just A Cappella Vocal
143	Kallaway Ltd Promoting society
144	Kensington & Chelsea Music Society Promoting society	Long established concert society with 120 members, presenting a season of Chamber Music recitals, monthly, from October to May.
145	Kensington Chamber Orchestra Instrumental	Chamber orchestra of 35-40 members.
146	Kensington Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	60 plus players aged 21-45. The average age is 30. The Kensington Symphony Orchestra, with its occasional off-shoots Kensington Opera and Kensington Sinfonietta, aims for high standards and often tackles works beyond the scope and resources normally associated with local groups. There is a sociable atmosphere
147	Kew Sinfonia Instrumental
148	Kew Wind Orchestra Instrumental	The multi award-winning Kew Wind Orchestra is one of Britain's top amateur wind orchestras. Formed in 1984, KWO is renowned for its popular and challenging repertoire of symphonic, classical and jazz music.
149	Kingston Chamber Orchestra Instrumental
150	Kingston Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 125 with a wide range of singers from students to pensioners.
151	Kingston Orpheus Society Vocal
152	Kingston Philharmonia Instrumental
153	Kitsch in Sync Vocal
154	Knack Singers Vocal
155	Lambeth Ladies Choir Vocal
156	Lambeth Orchestra Instrumental	65 players of all ages. The society promotes its own concerts and plays for choral societies
157	Laudemus! Vocal
158	Lawyers' Music Vocal	Combined choir, chamber choir and orchestra with 250 members in total
159	Lewisham Choral Society Vocal	80 +singers wide age range
160	Lloyds Choir Vocal	A choir of 30-40 singers, rising to 50-60 for major concerts. The choir has been established for over 75 years. It originally consisted mainly of those connected with the Lloyd's insurance market, but now draws its members from all over the City of London and beyond.
161	London Cantorial Singers Vocal
162	London Chamber Group Instrumental
163	London Charity Orchestra Instrumental	The London Charity Orchestra was established in February 1999 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of London's premier amateur orchestras. Players include professional musicians, music students and experienced amateurs. All musicians are brought together by their desire to make a contribution to charitable causes, giving their time and talent for the love and promotion of music. In April 2003 the LCO launched LCO in the Community providing musicians with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in school's and the community
164	London Chorus, The Vocal	130 singers aged 18-65. A busy and versatile choir which performs at all the main concert venues, including singing at the Proms, and other live broadcasts. Occasional overseas tours, and visits to venues outside London for festivals and other concerts.
165	London Concert Choir Vocal	120 singers
166	London Concord Singers Vocal	30 singers
167	London Docklands Singers Vocal	Founded 1992, choir of 40-60 singers aged c. 20 - 65 performing mainly in East London. Known for our high artistic standard with professional orchestra/organist at concerts, as well as our especially friendly welcoming atmosphere - join us at the pub after rehearsal souting, etc.
168	London Forest Choir Vocal	70 singers aged 17 upwards, who enjoy a choir-related social life
169	London Gay Symph Orchestra Instrumental	Full symphony orchestra of 80-90 players, most of whom are gay men and women, aged 18 and more
170	London Jing Kun Opera Association Vocal
171	London Medical Orchestra Instrumental
172	London Oriana Choir Vocal	Mixed choir of 80-100 members. One or two foreign tours a year
173	London Orpheus Choir Vocal	60 singers aged 18-60.
174	London Philharmonic Choir Vocal	Choir of 120 plus members from age 18 singing with the London Philharmonic and other major orchestras in exciting and varied concerts, galas, international broadcasts and recordings.
175	London Phoenix Orchestra Instrumental	50 players from 18 upwards
176	London Pro Arte Choir Vocal	A chamber choir of 40 singers that plans to expand under its new musical director. It has regularly taken part in the Mill Hill Music Festival.
177	London Repertoire Orchestra Instrumental	30 players from late teens to seventies. Orchestral repertoire is rehearsed & soloists play through concertos prior to performance elsewhere.
178	London Ripieno Society Vocal	40 voices, aged 25-50 years
179	London Second Chance Choir Vocal
180	London Sitar Ensemble Instrumental
181	London Welsh Chorale Vocal	Mixed choir of approximately 80 voices.
182	London Welsh Male Voice Choir Vocal
183	Lucas Wind Ensemble Instrumental	About 20 players aged 18 to 60, giving concerts principally in the South East and also tours in UK and Europe
184	Manor Light Opera Vocal
185	Mary Maddison Vocal
186	Medici Choir Vocal	A lively group of over sixty singers aged 18-60 plus but mainly in the 25–40 age range. Concerts are varied and mixed with other instrumentalists. The choir has performed in Paris, Prague, Venice and Berlin and will be singing in Rome in 2007.
187	Meljon Singers Vocal	We are a 26-strong SATB choir based in the London Borough of Redbridge. 2004 is The Meljon Singers' 14th season.
188	Mill Hill Music Club Promoting society
189	Morden Park Choral Society Vocal	35 singers aged 20 to 70 years with a wide range of activities
190	Morris Philharmonic Instrumental
191	Music and Memories Promoting
192	Music By The Commons Promoting society	a music society featuring, though not exclusively, music written before 1830 and performed on authentic instruments in a friendly atmosphere
193	Music for the Blind & Disabled Trust Band Instrumental
194	Music Illuminated Instrumental
195	Music Makers, The Vocal	Choir of 16 Singers, aged approx. 35-65
196	Music Sales Ltd CorpType
197	Musicians Benevolent Fund/RVW Trust CorpType
198	National Westminster City Chorus Vocal
199	New Essex Choral Society Vocal	60 singers of all ages. The choir holds a social activity each term (e.g. quiz evening, barn dance).
200	New London Chamber Choir Vocal	Choir of about 30 members, though numbers vary with repertoire.
201	New London Children's Choir Vocal	Children's choir of 300, subdivided into smaller choirs, age-range 8 - 18. Undertakes professional engagements tours, etc..
202	New London Singers Vocal	Chamber choir of around 36 people aged 20 - 55, but with no set age limit. There is an emphasis on social as well as musical enjoyment.
203	Nonesuch Orchestra Instrumental	A small string orchestra, players aged 18-80, many past or present music teachers. Winner of two BT/NFMS Innovation Awards. Particularly suited to players of a high playing standard who want specifically to explore the string repertoire. Regular attendance is essential
204	Nonsuch Singers Vocal	A choir of 30-35 members (average age 30).
205	North Downs Consort, The Vocal	Chamber Choir of 30- 35 voices, 18 plus (Junior members scheme for 15+). Overseas tours every 2 - 3 years to France, Germany, Netherlands etc.
206	North London Chorus Vocal	Friendly sociable choir with 70+ members aged 20-60, members are involved in fund raising.
207	North London Colourstrings Centre Instrumental
208	North London Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	About 50 players aged 18+. A friendly and popular orchestra, playing to large audiences, and often using leading young soloists
209	Northwood Choral Society 1
210	Norwood Green Choral Society Vocal
211	Opus XVI Instrumental
212	Orchestras Australia CorpType
213	Orlando Chamber Choir Vocal	A choir of 40 members aged 25-45. Target size: 42-43. Concert programmes, mostly from the Baroque and Classical periods, range from small scale pieces with minimal accompaniment to large scale choral works with chamber orchestra.
214	Orpington Chorale, The Vocal	Choir of 60 singers of a wide age range. The Choir aims to sing music to a high standard which is enjoyed by both audiences and Choir. The Choir is keen to recruit new members of all voice parts, particularly young adult singers.
215	Orpington Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	A friendly orchestra of approximately 28 players, aged 18-80 years, which is currently actively recruiting new members. String players are particularly welcome.
216	Pandit Ram Sahai Foundation Promoting society
217	Parliament Choir Vocal	Choir of 60-70 members.
218	Philbeach Vocal
219	Philharmonia Chorus Ltd Vocal
220	Plumstead Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 28-30 enthusiastic singers aged 17 - 70. There are also many social activities.
221	Portobello Orchestra Instrumental	A friendly, sociable orchestra based in the Ladbroke Grove/Notting Hill area. New players welcome - string and brass players required
222	Purcell Singers, The Vocal
223	Putney Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 60 singers, aged 30 -70, which combines with City Philharmonic Society for larger works
224	Queens Park Singers Vocal
225	Questors Choir Vocal
226	Really Big Chorus, The Vocal
227	Regent Brass Instrumental
228	Rehearsal Orchestra, The Instrumental
229	Renaissance Singers (London) Vocal	26 singers aged 20-50. The choir undertakes one summer tour (1994 Germany, 1995 Ireland) and two weekends away a year which are social and rehearsal. Other ad hoc events include dinners, small group singing, etc.
230	Rhinegold Publishing Ltd CorpType
231	Richmond Concert Society Promoting society	A concert-promoting society with 400 members aged 20-80, featuring a wide range of artists.
232	Richmond Orchestra Instrumental	50 players aged 25 plus
233	Ripley Recitals Promoting society
234	Rowantree Choir Vocal	A mixed choir of nearly 60 members, of all ages
235	Royal Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 200 singers.
236	Royal Orch. Soc. For Amateur Music. Instrumental	The orchestra, founded in 1872, has 40-50 players aged 18-80 and welcomes experienced amateur orchestral players. Wide age range
237	Saint Bartholomew's Orchestra Instrumental	A chamber-size orchestra founded in 1973
238	Saint Peter's Singers Vocal	St Peter's Singers is an independent chamber choir of around 35 voices based in Hammersmith W6. Our repertoire is wide, ranging from mediaeval to modern, both sacred and secular.
239	Salomon Orchestra Instrumental	Symphony orchestra of 85 players aged 20-50. There is no age limit
240	Share Music Instrumental
241	Sidcup Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	Orchestra of 50+ players aged 18-60
242	Sine Nomine Singers Vocal	Choir of 24 singers, aged 20 - 60 +. Vocal quality not age, important. Friendly group with a 40 year history of high musical standards.
243	Sirens Vocal
244	Society of Recorder Players Instrumental
245	Sounds Good Multimedia Instrumental
246	Sounds Underground Promoting society
247	South London Community Music Instrumental
248	South London Singers Vocal	Choir of 40 singers. Social events include Barbecues and Quiz Evenings
249	South West Essex Choir Vocal	Choir of 100 plus
250	South West London Choral Society Vocal	60 singers over 18
251	Spelthorne Young Voices Vocal
252	Spring Park Choral Society Vocal	Mixed choir of 40 singers. All ages.
253	St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 300 singers. SATB
254	St Paul's (Knightsbridge) Festival Choir Vocal	A West End 100-strong choral society, which performs its concerts in the famous St. Paul's Knightsbridge Church, welcomes new members.
255	St Pauls Cathedral Chorus Vocal
256	St. Clement's Wind Ensemble Instrumental
257	Stanmore Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 80, aged 20 - 75
258	Stoneleigh Choral Society Vocal	About 70 singers of all ages. A lively, sociable choir which aims to actively work for the community
259	Streatham Festival Association Promoting society
260	Streetwise Opera Vocal
261	Sutton House Music Society Promoting society	A concert-promoting society which features a wide range of chamber music concerts at East London's oldest house, owned by the National Trust. Concert-goers can combine hearing first-rate music with attractive, friendly surroundings
262	Sutton Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	40 plus players of a broad age range
263	Symphonic Wind Orch of North London Instrumental
264	Tallis Chamber Orchestra Instrumental	20 players aged 18-65, primarily a string orchestra performing to a high standard. Most concerts take place out of London
265	Teddington Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 70, all ages. Social activities include Xmas and Spring Parties, Barn Dance, participation in local musical events
266	Thames Philharmonic Choir Vocal	Choir of 100 singers aged 20 - 70. Exchange concerts with a German choir, out-of-town concerts, parties and social events are organised regularly.
267	Thomas Tallis Society Vocal	About 40 singers aged 20-60. A high standard is required because there are a limited number of rehearsals. Outside engagements, often in places of historical interest.
268	Trinity Orchestra Instrumental	Symphony orchestra with 40-plus members. Includes professional players, music teachers, and the best local amateur musicians aged 18+. Aims to achieve consistently high standard of performance.
269	Tudor Orchestra Instrumental
270	Twickenham Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 100 members aged 18-65. We usually have 2 or 3 social events a year, e.g. quiz night, Barn Dance, Dinner, summer picnic. Concerts have also been given in the Albert Hall and Guildford Cathedral.
271	Uxbridge Choral Society Vocal	50-60 singers, aged 17 and over. We are a friendly society, undertaking various social activities, and welcome new members of all voice ranges. We are seeking to improve our standards and are not afraid to try new works.
272	Valentine Singers, The Vocal	Choir of 60 - 70 representing all ages
273	Vasari Singers Vocal	Chamber choir of approximately 20-40 singers. The group make regular recordings and frequently commission works.
274	West Barnes Singers Vocal	Choir of about 60 adult members open to all levels of experience.
275	West London Barbershop Harmony Club Vocal
276	West London Sinfonia Instrumental	Orchestra of 60 members
277	Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra Instrumental
278	Whitehall Choir Vocal	70 singers aged 20-70 but no limits!
279	Whitehall Orchestra Instrumental	50 players aged 18 - 70. The orchestra of the Civil Service
280	Whitton Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 30 or more singers aged 20-60. We are a friendly choir and enjoy singing together and making music
281	Wimbledon Chamber Choir Vocal	A friendly chamber choir - formerly known as Music in Morden - of about 20 singers of various ages. As well as regular concerts in south-west London, there are occasional opportunities to sing church music liturgically. One concert each summer is out of town, providing the possibility of a pleasant weekend away. Other informal social events.
282	Wimbledon Choral Society Vocal	Choir of 150 with ages ranging from students to senior citizens. Singers of BBC's World Cup theme 1998
283	Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	60 players, all ages
284	Winchmore String Orchestra Instrumental	About 25 string players from all age groups. A friendly orchestra that aims for a high standard of ensemble playing.
285	Woodford Symphony Orchestra Instrumental	A friendly amateur orchestra with 35 - 40 players of all ages
286	Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra Instrumental
287	Youth Music Centre, The Instrumental
288	Zemel Choir Vocal	A Jewish choir of 40-50 singers aged 18-70ish. Concerts usually held on Sundays. The choir tours extensively, e.g. to Eastern Europe, Israel and U.S.A. and participates in music festivals. There is an active social life.

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