Application to join the Blue Light Symphony Orchestra
Applications can be submitted at any time. The only pre-requisite is that you have attained at least grade 6 standard if you are a string player or grade 7 standard in any other instrument. It is up to you to make your own judgement as to your standard, we will not be asking for proof!
Personal Details
To join the orchestra as a full member you must be a employee or volunteer of the emergency services or UK military either serving, ex, or retired, or a family member of someone who is. This includes voluntary organisations like the RNLI and the St John's Ambulance. We welcome applications from others who would like to play with us as an affiliate member when we have gaps in the orchestra.
Your Data
We’re collecting this information from you to help the BLSO manage your activities with the group. This includes sending you our monthly newsletter and inviting you to our events. We will not use it for anything else unless you say we can. You can find out more about how we store and use your data and what your rights are in our privacy notice.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
We would love to send you a birthday email but you don't have to give us your date of birth if you don't want to
Please enter your personal email address and you will receive a verification email
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Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Do you consent to us contacting you by phone about opportunities to play with us?
Yes
Would you like us to add you to our WhatsApp group where you can talk to others from the BLSO community about music and upcoming events?
Yes
No Thanks
Which ensembles are you interested in?
Orchestra
Big Band
I would like to join as a
Full member
Affiliate member
Role (Full members only)
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Police
Fire
Ambulance
Coastguard
Lifeboat
Mountain Rescue
Cave Rescue
Other
Which organisation do/did you serve with? (Full members only)
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Are you (Full members only)
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Employed
Volunteer
Retired
We are planning a residential music week in Bath from 9th to 16th August 2026. Would you like to express an interest in this so we can send you more details?
Yes Please
No Thanks
About your instument
Skip to the next section if you do not play but would like to be involved in a supporting role
Instrument 1
Highest standard attained (select 'do not play' if a non player)
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Grade 7
Grade 8
DipABRSM
LRSM
FRSM
Bmus
Mmus
PGdip
Other
do not play
Instrument 2
Highest standard attained
Please Select
Grade 7
Grade 8
DipABRSM
LRSM
FRSM
Bmus
Mmus
PGdip
Other
Pease briefly outline your orchestral playing experience:
Roles other than playing
If you would like to be part or the running of the orchestra then please fill in this section.
I would like to assist the orchestra in an administrative role
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Yes
No
Please indicate how you would be willing to help. Select as many as you like.
Force SPOC
Accounting
Website
Rehearsal timetabling
Publicity
Social media
Recruitment
Logistics
Social events
Front of house
Ticket sales
How did you hear about the BLSO?
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Internal magazine
Email
Intranet
word of mouth
London Police Pensioner
Website
TV
Twitter
Facebook
Other
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