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Helensburgh Orchestral Society are celebrating their return to in-person rehearsals at the Victoria Halls this month. They have been rehearsing online throughout the pandemic, and have been awarded over £7800 by Creative Scotland to commission a composition by composer Peter…

We’re back! Following the updated guidance from the Scottish Government for amateur music groups, we’re excited to be moving from Zoom and returning to live, in-person rehearsals on Monday 6th September in the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh – and we’re looking…

Over a year since we were last able to meet together in person, the orchestra has continued to meet and play music online. Our Spring Season finale on Monday 29th March saw members play music by Strauss, Grieg, Bach and…

Our Musical Director Robert Baxter was interviewed on Music Matters on Radio 3 on 5th December about how Helensburgh Orchestral Society has stayed connected and made music online during the pandemic. Listen to his contribution to the programme’s report that…

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our conductor, Robert Baxter, to the post of Musical Director in recognition of all the enthusiasm and commitment which he puts into HOS affairs. Robert’s ongoing work behind the scenes in innovative…

Despite Covid-19, Helensburgh Orchestra Society remains in good health. The imposition of lockdown measures brought the main 2019-2020 season to an abrupt close in March, with the cancellation of our Spring concert; so too we were unable to proceed with…

Please visit the Orchestra Archive page to view some of our activities from previous years.