Chichester orchestra hosts free classical concert this week

The Encore Chichester Community Orchestra, led by Professor Laura Ritchie, will play a mixture of classical and seasonal favourites. <i>(Image: University of Chichester)</i>
The Encore Chichester Community Orchestra, led by Professor Laura Ritchie, will play a mixture of classical and seasonal favourites. (Image: University of Chichester)
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The University of Chichester's community orchestra is hosting a free concert in December.

The event is set to take place on Wednesday, December 10, on the university's Chichester campus.

The Encore Chichester Community Orchestra, led by Professor Laura Ritchie, will deliver an evening of classical pieces and festive favourites from 7pm.

The programme includes the finale to Stravinsky's Firebird, Bernstein's Mambo, Haydn's Trumpet Concerto, Sleigh Ride, Sussex Carol and White Christmas.

Orchestra spokesperson Laura Ritchie said: "We are all amateurs, but there will be an overwhelming sense of joy and of coming together to create something more – that is the magic of an orchestra.

"We are doctors, and computer technicians, reflexologists, orthodontists, jewellery designers, architects, psychologists, parents, sisters, uncles and more – we are community, and we are the Encore Chichester Community Orchestra."

Ms Ritchie added: "We would like to invite you to share in the music with us, on December 10, and perhaps if you play an instrument you might consider joining us in the New Year!"

The concert will be held in the chapel on the university's Chichester campus on College Lane, a 10-minute walk from the town centre.

For more details on how to join the Encore Chichester Community Orchestra, visit their website.

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