The DSO gave its first concert in 1972 and has performed an annual series of symphony concerts ever since.  It has accompanied a long list of famous soloists, and over the years there have been many overseas visits and exchanges.  

Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings in Berkhamsted.  The orchestra gives at least four concerts a year.​
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The orchestra also performs at local schools in the area as part of its community work.  This gives the children the opportunity to be up close to the orchestra and ask any questions they like about what they have heard and seen.

"I thought it was a great concert .... being able to hear the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto so brilliantly played by James Martin Bartlett and in Berkhamsted was an exceptional joy.  Please pass on congratulations to Tom and the whole orchestra"
The DSO is a member of the Berkhamsted Arts Trust
The DSO is a Registered Charity (266912)