Last year over 155 musicians participated in the second Orchestra concert including the marching brass Field band and dancers, while an audience of over 800 thrilled to the sounds of this unique event. Due to the tremendous support received for the first concert in July 2001 and again in August 2002, the event is set to become an annual highlight on Durban’s music calendar and Orchestra 2003 will be held at N-Shed at the Durban Harbour T-Jetty on July 27.

Orchestra 2003 is a fun and exciting project which serves the interests of the arts, culture and musical education in Durban. The aim is to bring together musicians from all age and race groups in KZN for a massed orchestral concert performed under the skilled conducting baton of Richard Cock. Anyone who can read and play music is encouraged to participate in the project which will provide a unique opportunity for musicians, young and old, to play as part of a massed orchestra. The concert is set to be a super community-building event which can do much to generate a renewed interest in amateur performing while supporting and creating awareness for the arts in KZN.

Musicians wanting to take part in this concert should register to play as soon as possible. Contact 031 202 6174 or e-mail: orchestra@global.co.za Tickets available at the door or book through the aforementioned number. Tickets R20 (R10 pensioners/students/children). Seating is unreserved and secure parking is available.