The St. George's Chamber Orchestra

A few comments from our audience:

'A most enjoyable evening - an excellent programme with a first class chamber orchestra; what more could you ask for?'

'Fantastic concert last night, I can't think of a better way to open the St George's Arts Festival! We enjoyed it immensely. It was a real treat - such a well chosen programme and perfectly played by all.'

'Wonderful concert tonight! Beautiful uplifting music.'

'You certainly made at least this one pensioner greatly cheered and uplifted. I look forward to the continuing success of the orchestra, trusting that it will be possible for a great more local people to come to realise what a treasury they have at their disposal on their Beckenham doorstep.'


The St. George’s Chamber Orchestra (SGCO) was founded in 2004 as the new professional orchestra for the South East, established in order to give local music lovers the opportunity to hear orchestral concerts of the highest standard on their doorstep. All the SGCO’s members play regularly with the famous London orchestras such as the London Symphony, Philharmonia, BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras.

The SGCO's members live in the local area and understand the need to bring high quality musical experiences to those who usually have little access to classical music. Many players in the St. George’s Chamber Orchestra teach, and for more information about this, or to join our mailing list, please email: sgcomail@gmail.com

The St. George’s Chamber Orchestra is thrilled to be able to base itself at the Parish Church of St. George, Beckenham. The church already has a proud musical heritage, and boasts one of the finest church choirs in the UK. The church itself, with its spaciousness and good acoustics, is an ideal venue for a chamber orchestra. The SGCO would like to express its thanks for all the help it has received from everyone at the church.


Musicians who have played in the St. George's Chamber Orchestra include:

First violins Dominic Moore Rachel McIlwham Daniel Bhattacharya Gareth Griffiths Martin Hohmann Tammy Se Jorg Hammann David Worswick Second violins Peter Graham Robert Yeomans Anna Smith Sioni Williams Sheila Law Jamie Hutchinson Viola Edward Vanderspar Rebecca Brown Dan Cornford Amy Greenhalgh Cello Michael Atkinson Anna Mowat Daniel Hammersley Helen Downham Augusta Harris Rebecca Leyton David Lale Double Bass Dominic Worsley Paul Kimber Matthew Coman Claire Whitson Elena Hull

Flute Stewart McIlwham Jennifer Sturgeon Patricia Moynihan Kieran Moynihan Oboe Owen Dennis Huw Clement-Evans Daniel Bates Emma Feilding Helen Barker Clarinet Jon Carnac Emily Sutcliffe Bassoon Emma Harding Joanna Shewan Alexandra Thorneloe Trumpet Ruth Ross John MacDominic Cameron Todd Simon Sturgeon-Clegg Horn Evgeny Chebykin Neil Shewan Katie Pryce Max Garrard Christine Norsworthy Timpani Alex Neal Jeremy Cornes Harp Suzanne Willison Piano Elizabeth Burley Jeremy Young