About the Central London Orchestra
History of the CLO
The Central London Orchestra (CLO) was formed in Autumn 2015 by a group of friends who met playing in different amateur orchestras based in and around the City of London.
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Feeling unmoved by the traditional setup whereby everything is decided by a single musical director, we had a vision of an orchestra that is wholly member-led.
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Thus was born the CLO: a dynamic amateur orchestra for players to share their passion for classical music in a fun and relaxed setting.
CLO Culture
The CLO takes great pride in being an open and friendly orchestra, with a lively social scene. Every rehearsal is followed by a pub session that is a great way to get to know other players (no drinking necessary!), and we celebrate every concert with a party for members, friends and family.
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We have been known to hit the karaoke bar after the pub, and we enjoy other regularly organised social events, such as extra weekend play-days, Christmas dinners and chamber music opportunities.
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The CLO exists purely for its members' enjoyment. Key decisions are put to vote, and the committee are all ears to new ideas.
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