Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra (SWSO) is a community orchestra formed of both professional and amateur players based in and around Saffron Walden in the district of Uttlesford. The Saffron Walden Orchestral Society also oversees the Saffron Walden Children’s Orchestra (SWCO).

Our next concert

Sunday 29th June 2025, 3pm, Saffron Hall

Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra present a colour-inspired programme. Gershwin’s evergreen Rhapsody in Blue, played by Jill Morton, is at the centre of the programme which opens with Torke’s energetic Bright Blue Music, followed by Butterworth’s pastoral tone picture. The second half features a rare performance of Bliss’s masterful Colour Symphony. 

• Saffron Hall, or in person at the box office
• Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, 1 Market St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1HR, tel. 01799 524002
• On the door

For more details, please do feel free to contact us by email at enquiries@saffronsymphony.org, or follow us:

 Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra (SWSO) 

Saffron Walden Children’s Orchestra (SWCO)

If you are interested in joining the orchestra, please do get in touch. We are always happy to hear from new players. Many of our members travel some distance to play with us; however, we are particularly keen to hear from musicians living near Saffron Walden or in the district of Uttlesford.