For just over forty years the orchestra has played a significant, and at times quite innovative role in music-making and musical education on and around the Suffolk - Norfolk border, the predominantly rural area of the Waveney Valley.

Prospective members can look forward to a balanced mix of enjoyment, education and social interaction in a relaxed but constructive atmosphere, while a relatively undemanding schedule of bi-weekly rehearsals usually allows members to successfully maintain their other interests.

If you are looking to take up playing again, or possibly for a change of musical scenery, then please consider joining us!

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We have 2 or 3 concerts each year in the local area. We also have 'Come and Play' or 'Come and Sing' days each year. 

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Based in the picturesque village of Pulham Market, the orchestra rehearses in a comfortable, well equipped and fully accessible venue with convenient parking.

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Forthcoming events

An Evening of Light Music (and a Fairytale or two …)

Saturday 3rd October 2026 @ 7:00pm - Concert at St Mary the Virgin, Pulham St Mary - All very welcome

We are delighted to return once again to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, this time to perform works by Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Schubert and featuring Krommer’s Concerto for Two Clarinets Opus 35 with soloists Clare Jarman and Michael Bishop

Come and Play 2027

Preparations are underway to hold another of our popular Come and Play Days in early 2027

Watch this space for more information.

Our recent event

What's On and What's Up in the Pulhams

Saturday 7th March 2026- Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St Mary 

On Saturday 7th March, the Pennoyer Centre hosted a celebration of all the groups and societies that meet in the villages of Pulham St Mary and Pulham Market. As founding members of the community centre, Pulham Orchestra were asked to be present and provide a musical programme for the event.

And so it was that Clare and Sarah flew a small flag for the orchestra, playing a series of duets for oboe and clarinet.

The event was well attended and many people spoke of how much they enjoyed attending our concerts. One man remembered that his grandparents played in the orchestra when it was first set up by Doctor Rawlinson and Margery Baker.

Our orchestra truly lies at the heart of the Pulham community!