The orchestra comprises of over 30 music-loving members and meet to rehearse eight times a year. Anyone who can play an orchestral instrument is welcome to join and attend day schools to practise and refine existing skills.

David Jon Beddington, a PhD student at Bangor, has been conducting the Department of Lifelong Learning (DoLL) orchestra for three years. He said: "The members' experience and ability are varied, the aims of the orchestra is for each individual to experience being part of an orchestra and most importantly enjoy making music."

Richard Hatton from Llanfairpwll has been a member for 15 years, and has played both the bassoon and the viola: "I saw an advert calling for new members 15 years ago, and I've been coming ever since! The emphasis is all about learning and not performing, so we have a friendly relaxed atmosphere."

Even though the orchestra attracts adults from various vocations, its membership includes a few music teachers. Hilary Warner, a qualified music teacher from Moelfre, plays the violin: "This is a great hobby. The day-schools are well structured and friendly, we all try to help one another and it's something to look forward to during the winter months."

Gareth Williams teaches music at Hafod Lon School, Y Ffôr, to pupils with learning difficulties: "I first heard of the DoLL orchestra in 1991, when I returned to education to study for a degree. I have been a member on an on-off basis for years, but returned last year. I've been playing the tuba for 35 years, and I also play with a brass band, so being part of this orchestra gives me more musical variety."