ABOUT US
The Torkard Ensemble is a community music organisation, formed in 2010. We believe that making and hearing live music should be accessible to everyone. We also provide opportunities for local groups and charities to hold fundraising events using music, as well as providing a musical background to events and gatherings in the community.
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Membership is open to people from any background, and musical qualifications are not required to join (however, for instrumentalists, a standard of Grade 5 or above is recommended due to the music we play). Some of our choir members don't read music and some are professional musicians - everyone is welcome! Members pay only £8 per month for one group or £15 per month for both groups.
The music that we perform ranges many styles, including classical, rock & pop, musical theatre, jazz and folk. There are opportunities for soloists and smaller groups of singers and instrumentalists too at our Lunchtime Recitals, where we explore different music, on a variety of themes.
As well as our main concerts and recitals, you will find us out and about in the community all through the year. In the past, we have put on performances in aid of My Sight Notts, Forever Stars, Sharewear, Under One Roof, Hope Lea and local groups such as churches and schools, raising up to £750 per concert. Over our lifetime, we've helped to raise thousands for good causes.
MEET THE TEAM
The small print for groups wanting to hire us
The ensemble is available to hire for functions and concerts of charitable organisations and groups in the local area (we are based in Hucknall).
We will agree an appropriate fee with you to reflect the time and expenses related to rehearsing and performing for your event. We are not a profit making organisation, and our aim is to give a high standard of performance whilst helping to raise money for local groups and charities.
We look forward to building long lasting relationships with local organisations. Please complete a booking enquiry form to find out more.