ONE of Warminster's newest orchestras is appealing for string playing musicians to join up.

Oboist Amanda Wakelin-Smith said the hunt for string players was becoming more difficult, threatening the survival of orchestras across the county.

Thirty people turned up to the first audition of Miss Wakelin-Smith's new orchestra, which is still without a name.

Miss Wakelin-Smith said she had contacted all of the schools and music centres in the county.

The orchestra has an entry standard of grade three for people of all ages.

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