NACHO is a community orchestra for adult novice or intermediate musicians. Some of our members have no previous experience and have just learned to read music and play an instrument. Others played an instrument in high school and after many decades are enjoying a renewed interest in music. Some have substantial music experience but are now learning a new instrument. And some are quite accomplished, but enjoy the relaxed, sociable atmosphere and relatively easy pieces that our music director chooses.

At NACHO meetings you will learn how to follow the direction of a conductor and learn how an orchestra works together. Most members take private lessons to develop their proficiency, and then have an opportunity to practice newly acquired skills in the orchestra setting. Some members get their instructors to help them master their orchestra pieces.

NACHO is a social orchestra, we do not hold performances for an audience. We play for ourselves, for our own enjoyment and development. Sessions are designed to encourage conversation, friendship, and camaraderie.

Are you interested? Go to our FAQs page for everything you need to know. It includes an information form you can complete and submit, if you’re curious about joining but still have questions. A real person will contact you if you want help deciding what to do next and whether to become a member.

NACHO is looking for new members to participate in the 2025 Spring Term !
  Spring Term begins on April 7, 2025

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The 2025 Fall Term Music Program

Snow Maiden - Dance of the Tumblers by Rimsky-Korsakov

https://www.lucksmusic.com/CatalogEdu.aspx?Detail=Y&ItemCode=40086

Symphony No. 7, 2nd Movement by Beethoven

https://www.alfred.com/symphony-no-7-2nd-movement/p/00-PK-0000392/

Flower Duet From the Opera Lakme By Léo Delibes

https://www.alfred.com/flower-duet/p/00-51735/

Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns (Sept-Oct)

https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/danse-macabre-20289991.html

Sleigh Ride By Leroy Anderson / arr. Bob Cerulli (Nov-Dec)

https://www.alfred.com/sleigh-ride/p/00-PK-0001857/

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Please consider joining us and complete the Information Form

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***  We are especially looking for percussion, trumpet, violin and viola players …. in addition to cello, string bass, bassoon, oboe, flute, clarinet, trombone, saxophone, French horn, tuba, and percussionists to join our current group of musicians !  ***

Curious about NACHO?

Please complete the Information Form and tell us about your orchestra interests and which instruments you would like to play.  Check the box to join our mailing list.

Questions?  Send us an email at: info@nachomusicsociety.ca

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NACHO Partners

Thank you to all of our partners for your support.   The following donors have generously contributed:

City of Vancouver

Tom Lee Music – Vancouver