Alton Concert Orchestra is based in the market town of Alton in the East Hampshire District of Hampshire.

We have around 60 keen musicians and are always pleased to welcome more string players.

We put on three or more concerts a year, including the very popular ‘Last Night of the Proms’ in Alton Public Gardens in July each year.

The Orchestra exists to serve the local community and to provide a forum for all musicians who enjoy playing in an ensemble. We have a policy of welcoming anyone without the requirement of an audition and we maintain no restrictions on section size within the orchestra. However at the discretion of the Musical Director, we may occasionally have to operate a waiting list for certain oversubscribed instruments.

This year Alton Concert Orchestra is proudly sponsored by Alton's Bookers & Bolton Solicitors. This funding is used for the purchase and hire of new music for the orchestra.