BathTub Orchestra

  Well, what a weekend for the BathTub Orchestra! Last year we camped near Lyme Regis through classic British rain. This year our community orchestra from Bath headed to Ilfracombe instead, and the weather was kinder. Cal spoke for many of us after the trip: "What an uplifting and rejuvenating weekend! So many hilarious antics to savour, I can't stop grinning! Totally worth driving for 5 hours to relocate myself 25 miles. Pencilling-in June '27 already." Her thanks went further still: "Every person makes BTO what it is - a very precious social circle." We also ran the sand dunes Parkrun at Woolacombe, then on the second day played rounders on the beach until sunset. Last year's game at Lyme had been cold and wine-fuelled; this one had proper North Devon light hanging on as long as it could. Near the campsite we did Tai Chi and QiGong in the woods beside the ponds. Charlie took one look at the greenery and reflections and said, "Wow, all that green...

  In the city of Bath, there is a group of musicians that goes by a slightly unusual name: The BathTub Orchestra . Why They Play The orchestra is made up of people from all walks of life, from drummers and violinists to those playing "magical" keyboards. For many members, the weekly rehearsals are less about perfection and more about the experience of being part of a greater whole. A Break from the Digital World: It’s a good opportunity to step away from screens and engage in something tactile and collaborative. A Creative Outlet: For parents or those with busy work lives, it’s a way to get out of the house and do something purely for themselves. Mental Wellbeing: Everyone seems to leave rehearsals feeling a little bit happier than when they arrived. Rain or Shine Playing both inside and outside in the streets of Bath allows the orchestra to connect directly with the community. As people pass by and congregate to listen, it reinforces what the group is all about: making mu...

Rain, Rounders, and Rafter-Raising Music! Well, what a weekend for the BathTub Orchestra! Our recent camping trip to Devon was an epic mix of classic British weather, incredible music, and the kind of community spirit that makes being a BathTubber truly special. It all kicked off on Friday with a proper West Country welcome: relentless, heavy rain. But did that dampen our spirits? Absolutely not! As one BathTubber put it, we were "chatting and drinking beer till late on Friday night, with the rain thundering down on Megan's awning, with a few other people crazy enough to have chosen to sleep in a field on an exposed hillside." That's dedication for you! It was clear from the get-go that "being a BathTubber extends way beyond being a member of an orchestra. The BathTub Orchestra has grown into a community with a unity, an importance, greater (I imagine) than the founders ever conceived." Saturday saw us head to Lyme Regis for our first performance. The skies ...

 

We would like to thank Mytton Williams , a local brand and design agency based in the historic city of Bath, for designing a new brand and logo for the BathTub Orchestra. They created a professional design brief which identified key traits of the orchestra to include in the new logo, and provided us with three options. After a short discussion with part of the orchestra, we gave them feedback and they quickly made a few small tweaks. We are very happy with the end result. We've already started using the new logo on this website, social media, and posters that you may have seen around town. We've also bought a new banner featuring the logo which you'll see at our next gig at Bath Vegan Festival this Saturday at noon. It also folds up really small! We are the BathTub Orchestra, a friendly community orchestra in Bath that plays everything from pop songs to classical favourites. If you want to join us or find out more about us, please visit our website or follow us on social me...

We are proud to share that we were nominated for the 2023 Creative Bath Awards in the Performance category! The Creative Bath Awards celebrate the amazing talent and creativity of Bath. We thank the Creative Bath team for organising this fantastic event and for choosing us as finalists. We also congratulate all the other nominees and the winners for their amazing work and achievements. We are the BathTub Orchestra, a friendly community orchestra in Bath that plays everything from pop songs to classical favourites. We started in October 2018 and since then we have been exploring different genres and styles, from pop songs, jazz, blues, film soundtracks and classical favourites. We welcome players of all levels and ages, and we have a lot of fun making music together. If you want to join us or find out more about us, please get involved via our website   or follow us on   Facebook , Instagram , or YouTube .