Of course — that's how it's designed. Each session is a stand-alone event and you can come whenever it suits you.

The hall opens an hour before the session for warm-up etc. Then the session begins — we play a lot, rehearse here and there, but our primary interest is the «big picture» of each work. There's a generous break with a complimentary apéro for socialising, then another round of playing.

After the session there's usually a drink together — as the saying goes: «Es wird viel z’wenig a’gstosse!».

Especially for winds and percussion, registration is strongly recommended — we work first-come-first-served: whoever has registered for a given part has priority on it. For parts not yet filled on the day (a session's registrations are always publicly visible) and for under-staffed string sections, you're welcome to drop in spontaneously.

NB: Paper sheet music is only provided to registered, ordering players. For walk-ins we recommend a tablet or arranging with colleagues. Short-notice printing on site is sometimes possible but cannot be guaranteed.

That's entirely up to you and your sense of musical responsibility. Sessions are of course more rewarding if you already know the music a bit and have a handle on your part. At the same time there's room to try things out and to simply come and play along.

Please bear your abilities and intentions in mind when you register: as an under-rehearsed wind player without time to prepare, it wouldn't be particularly wise or fair to claim the solo part early in the registration process — better to wait and see if it's still open close to the session, or to take a 2nd/3rd/4th part. As a string player the situation is different, as long as the maximum (16/16/14/12/10) is not reached.

If unsure, feel free to contact us and just ask.

Joseph Sieber generally conducts the sessions, alongside experienced professional principals at the first desks of the strings. The latter rotate from session to session and are listed under «Info».

There are instruments that can suitably double certain original parts. It's difficult to give a general answer, so we ask those concerned to consult the conductor in advance. There's a corresponding option on the registration form, or else via the contact email reporchestra@simplesymphony.com

Every instrumentalist with the ability to play the relevant repertoire and the interest in making music in this kind of formation is warmly welcome. There are no restrictions of any kind, neither in terms of age nor otherwise. Communication is in German and English.

In principle yes, as long as it's reasonable. Please note it at registration in any case.

Nothing but your instrument. Sheet music is provided online (for tablet use) or on paper (by request via the registration form).
You can download your sheet music here. You'll receive the password upon registration.

We aim for a good mix of well-known and lesser-known works. Many considerations feed into programming any one session, e.g. instrumentation, duration and difficulty.

We're always happy to receive suggestions.

Spectators are always welcome — come and go as you like, as long as the session isn't disturbed. We're also happy to put chairs in the orchestra so you can watch and listen from that special perspective.

A private Central-Swiss support foundation, plus modest contributions from public bodies.

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