Gillian Halse Noel's book Keeping out of the Rain gives the history of The Rehearsal Orchestra (formerly the Edinburgh Rehearsal Orchestra) from its humble beginnings in 1957 to its 40th anniversary. Rich with historical detail, photographs, illustrations and archive material, and beautifully produced, the book is a fascinating document of the growth of one of Britain's musical institutions. Foreword by Sir Simon Rattle CBE.