The University Orchestra
The University of Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra, popularly known as UCPO, was originally founded as an offshoot of the Fitzwilliam College Music Society. In its early days, the orchestra was supported by grants from the college and rehearsing took place on site. It was initially called the West Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, due to the fact that the majority of its members were from West Cambridge colleges; predominantly, Fitzwilliam, Churchill and New Hall. Although the orchestra changed its name as it grew in stature, a smaller affiliated group, known as the West Cambridge Sinfonia, maintains the epithet. Today, the orchestra is sponsored by Bird & Bird and rehearses primarily at St. Giles' Church. It tours and records on a regular basis and performs University concerts once a term. At Fitzwilliam, the role originally played by WCSO has since been taken over by the Orchestra on the Hill.
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