Chandos Symphony Orchestra is Malvern’s own fine amateur orchestra, founded forty years ago. Its membership, drawn from all over the Midlands region, now exceeds one hundred players.

Under the baton of Music Director Michael Lloyd, it performs in its regular venue in The Forum Theatre, Malvern. Described by Christopher Morley in The Birmingham Post as “the remarkable Chandos Symphony Orchestra of Malvern” and by Jill Hopkins in the Malvern Gazette as “the fabulous Chandos”, we are proud of our reputation.

The Orchestra rehearses intensively over two consecutive weekends culminating in a concert on the second Sunday. The Orchestra is committed to continuous improvement and with this aim we hold one-day workshops, and a Young Musician Competition, to provide opportunities for up-and-coming performers.