About Us & Contact
About Us
Salford Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1947 by the late Joseph Needham, with the support of freelance string players. Today, it remains the only amateur symphony orchestra serving the Salford area, as the city celebrates 100 years in its own right in 2026.
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​Our leader is Jon Henderson, and we are supported by a number of highly qualified and experienced conductors who rehearse and perform with us, including graduates from the RNCM.
Interested in Joining?
New players are always welcome, and we currently have vacancies for violas, double basses, and lower brass (no auditions required). Contact Simon for more information.
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We present four concerts each year, usually held at St Paul’s Church and Eccles Town Hall. Both have disabled access and nearby parking.
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Rehearsals take place weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at our base, St Paul’s Church in the Kersal area of the city.
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Simon Caplan
(Chair & Orchestra Manager)
Email: scaplan59@aol.com
Contact no: 07402 213965
Chris Kay
(Treasurer)
Email: christopher.kay@btconnect.com
Contact no: 07725 414395