York Light Orchestra is a local amateur orchestra of approximately 40 talented amateur musicians who meet on a weekly basis in Acomb in York. We prepare a wide range of music to appeal to both players and audiences.
York Light Orchestra was founded in 1947 by York musicians to accompany local theatre performances of Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The first public performance took place on the 6th October 1948. In past years the orchestra received funding from York City Council, however since the 1970s the orchestra has been self-funded from members' subscriptions and concert donations.
The current membership the orchestra is some 40 players who meet on a weekly basis and the current players have continued the orchestra’s 70 year commitment to performing in aid of local charitable causes.
York Light Orchestra welcomes all orchestral musicians (subject to space) of any age, no auditions necessary. We perform around 5 concerts per year for local community groups and raise money for charity.
