New Note Orchestra
The first ‘recovery’ orchestra in the world. A creative community using music to help people sustain and maintain their recovery from addiction.
What to expect
Our relaxed and friendly sessions are open to anyone in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. We just ask that you are sober.
We welcome all abilities, from complete beginners who can’t read music to professional musicians – all you need is an interest in music.
- Explore different instruments
- Help yourself to fresh fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee
- No musical experience necessary – we meet you where you are
Improvisation is at the heart of what we do, and it’s this collaborative approach that helps us jam together to make incredible music.
Our rehearsals are run by an experienced conductor and facilitator. They are fun, welcoming and non-judgemental.
Come join us and find out for yourselves!
Where & When
St Luke’s Church
64 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN1 5DD
Every Tuesday evening, 7pm – 9pm
We start setting up from 6pm. If you’d like to join us, come along from 6.30pm. We’ll welcome you and help you get settled before the session begins at 7pm.
There’s always fresh fruit, cakes, biscuits, tea and coffee. Something to share while we spend time together.
You’re always welcome to come and watch a session with no obligation to join in. And yes – dogs are very welcome too!
Our story
New Note Orchestra is a community of people using music to support their recovery.
Together, we compose original music, learn new skills and inspire each other. Through our public performances and partnerships with other arts organisations and charities we aim to challenge the stigma surrounding alcoholism and addiction.
New Note Orchestra is more than an orchestra; it’s a supportive community. Members encourage and inspire one another and often find new pathways into education, training, work experience and employment.
We recently celebrated the Orchestra’s 10th birthday. Read about our journey so far on our blog.
The orchestra offers me structure at an uncertain time in my life. I like being with people who have similar experiences to me. It's fun and has given me a sense of belonging and its good to work with other people with other talents.
I look forward to the rehearsals every week and it's great to have something that is creative but recovery based. This has been a huge confidence booster for me.
I've settled in well considering I'm not musically trained and can't read music. I've made some good friends and I'm really enjoying my time here.
