Grand Union Orchestra

There is no musical organisation on the planet quite like the Grand Union Orchestra. We bring together the best musicians from all over the world to create stunning original music and spectacular live shows.

You can hear audio tracks on our Music page and see video clips on the Video page. CDs can be bought from our online shop.

Tony Haynes writes a regular music blog describing some of his composition techniques. Taking examples from his enormous output of music for the Grand Union Orchestra over the last 25 years, he bases his analysis on recordings on our Music page.

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Latest news

20 12-bar Blues Challenge announced!

For its show The Golden Highway at the Hackney Empire on July 18th GUO is seeking contributions to a new collective composition.

European Cultural Foundation

GUO has just been awarded a grant for a new international project Gathering, Travelling.

Current Grand Union projects

Read “11 Reasons why 2011 was such a successful year” for a review of last year and details of shows on offer for 2012.

Impressive new GUO profile online

Prestigious international website All About Jazz has just published a comprehensive article on the Grand Union Orchestra.

On-line composition masterclass

Tony Haynes's music blog with practical tips for musicians continues to attract new followers.

If Paradise CD Online

You can now buy If Paradise and other GUO recordings online with all major credit and debit cards.

Supported by the Arts Council England
Supported by the European Cultural Foundation