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


The MCO is currently working on a new programme for Spring 2026, featuring famous movie themes, to potentially include:


The Lord of the Rings

Dances with Wolves

Sound of Music

Apollo 13

Star Wars

How to Train Your Dragon


...with full programme and details to follow!


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:


mco-secretary@outlook.com


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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.

Get in touch!

MCO Website enquiry