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Exmouth Light Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra and was started by Daphne and John Harlock in 2011. We are based in Devon which is in the 'West Country' of the United Kingdom and players travel to us from all parts of the area.

The orchestra is currently made up of over 60 players of varied abilities and ages, mainly of the violin family of instruments; namely the violin, viola, cello and double-bass. We also have flutes, clarinets, oboe, French horns, trumpets, trombones and percussion.

The ELO rehearses weekly on a Saturday morning in term time: please see the 'Welcome' page for the latest information or contact us by telephone (see below). In 2025 we became a rehearsals-only orchestra and will perform to ourselves twice a year: once at Christmas and once in May!

The choice of music is eclectic and 'light' ranging from classical and opera to film scores, show music, swing, Latin, folk and a little pop.

We're always on the lookout for new string players, from violins right down to double basses; there are no auditions since we cater for everything from grade 3 players up to post-grade 8.

Other players: please contact us first for availability but bassoon, tuba, timpani, percussion and harp players would be most welcome!

The sessions are inexpensive and funding is available for those in need. The groups are very friendly and welcoming which makes the coffee breaks a noisy affair!

For more information, please contact the conductor Daphne Harlock on 07752 673212; this is better than email where our replies have been lost in spam filters.