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Our logo... from the old to the new...
In April 2010, the Broken Hill Civic Orchestra officially adopted a new logo, which is shown here on the right.
Our old logo is pictured on the left.
The new logo was designed by local graphic artist, Simon Bennett.
2010 Fees now due
2010 fees for BHCO orchestra members are as follows:
- Full fee: $35
- Concession fee: $25
- Students: $15
Performances during 2009
Performances for 2009 included a concert for a tour group visiting with John Howie,and
the orchestra's Penguins at an Exhibition concert at the regional Art Gallery.
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Facing the Music (Conducting Workshop)
On the weekend of Friday 31st Oct to Sunday 2nd Nov 2008, the Broken Hill orchestra hosted a workshop about
conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles.
The tutor was Brian Buggy OAM. Read more ...
Vale Patsy Larnach
Patsy Larnach, a flautist with the Broken Hill orchestra for many years, died in 2008
after a battle with breast cancer.
As well as playing the flute,
Patsy also held various committee positions over the years, including her role as secretary for 2008.
Patsy is sadly missed by both her fellow musicians in the orchestra and by the wider community.
2008 Performance at Albert Hall in Tibooburra
In June 2008 the orchestra performed an "Orchestra in the Outback" concert at Albert Hall in Tibooburra.
The orchestra included members of the Broken Hill Civic Orchestra together with several musicians from
Mungindi, and others from as far afield as Sydney, Canberra, Singleton, Gilgandra and Newcastle.
Guest artist and conductor for the evening was Mark Walton.
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2007 Albert Hall Concert
Royal Albert Hall in London is famous around the world. Well, Tibooburra with a population of 150 people in Far West NSW (Australia) has its own Albert Hall, which was the venue for a BHCO concert in 2007. Read more ...
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