Hire Us
Whether you wish to hire the full orchestra or a select few musicians, we can arrange live music for all kinds of occasions. Here are a few case studies to show you how versatile we can be.
We provide competitive quotes on demand. Contact our manager, Fiona Sinclair from Blue Frog Music Management Ltd to discuss booking us: info@bluefroguk.com
Book the Orchestra
The orchestra appears for festivals, music societies, choral societies, schools and in other community settings for concerts or full workshop-based projects. Talk to us if you have a unique project in mind - we are always delighted to discuss your ideas.
TV & Recording
With access to the highest quality professional musicians in the North West, we can source outstanding talent for your media production. Fast and efficient we fix to short deadlines. We can provide full orchestras, solo players, composers and arrangers. We can also arrange studio space, recording and editing if necessary. The Lancashire Sinfonietta's musicians have been featured in:
- Bernard Matthews Commercial
- Songs of Praise
- TV acting extras
- Top of the Pops backing Mariah Carey & Westlife
Weddings, Conferences and Functions
There is nothing more special than to have your own live musicians at an important event. We tailor string quartets, wind quintets, brass quintets, solo pianists and vocalists to make your event unforgettable. Our huge repertoire covers classical, romantic, jazz, opera and pop. Special arrangements of your favourite pieces can be made for an extra fee for the ultimate personalisation. We have provided music for countless occasions including:
- The Royal Jubilee visit to Preston by Her Majesty the Queen in 2002
- Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board Annual Awards Ceremony
- Physics Conference, Lancaster University
- Weddings in most of the major venues in Lancashire
Children's Parties
For a completely unique element to your child's birthday party or celebration, members of the orchestra offer our engaging and educational Sound Playground concerts. These are hour-long sessions which feature fully interactive children's performance with 2-6 live musicians. We can also provide baby-shower workshops for babies under 18 months, where friends get together to learn how music can help their baby to develop.
- Mini-Mozart (0-18 months): Four Seasons & Lullaby Baby
- Tunes for Tots (18-36 months): Dinosaur Roar & Teddy Bear's Picnic
- All About Me (3-5 years): The Gingerbread Man, The Silly Man and his Cow and other stories.
Talks & Demonstrations
We are delighted to visit your local interest group, society or institute to give talks about aspects of our work. These can include musical demonstrations which feature our wonderful musicians, or talks given by our Executive Chairman or General Manager which give a fascinating insight into the exotic world of the classical musician. Recent talks have included:
- Lancashire Women's Institute
- University of the Third Age (Aughton & Ormskirk, Lytham)
- Lammack Ladies, Blackburn