Music clubs and societies usually engage visiting professional musicians to perform for them, but we are different: we draw on our own membership for our concerts. Southend is an amazingly musical place, with two permanent symphony orchestras and at least ten choral and operatic societies. Over the years it has produced a steady stream of young musicians, many of whom have become famous performers - so we have a wonderful pool of talent to benefit from.

Because we want to encourage all ages and levels of ability, one of our concerts may include a quartet or quintet performed by professional or near-professional players, ensemble items by enthusiastic amateurs, and even a talented youngster trying out a piece for a forthcoming exam or college audition.

But performing at our concerts is not compulsory! The majority of our members attend our concerts simply to enjoy listening to a wide range of chamber music, and many use the contact opportunity to get together with other members to enjoy playing in small ensembles.

Our membership fee is £15 per year, with a whole-family rate of £25. This includes entrance to all the concerts plus interval refreshments.

Visitors are very welcome at all our concerts, for which the entry fee is £5 for adults or £1 for students and under 18s (unless stated otherwise against a concert date above). The entrance fee includes interval refreshments.