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nordic
 
Nordic Viola was founded in 2016 by Dunblane resident and Royal Scottish National Orchestra player, Katherine Wren.
It is a flexible ensemble of woodwind and string players forming musical and cultural connections in the North Atlantic Region.
The ensemble has an emphasis on contemporary music and its relationship with traditional forms.

They are available for performances and workshops. Contact Katherine Wren on 07597 604949 

 

 

 

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Music & Movement Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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There's a Music session in the Dunblane on Tuesday Nights from 20.30 or more likely 21.00 onwards. 
Fiddles, whistles, flutes, guitars, etc.

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liltin lassies

The Liltin Lassies is a fun community singing group for women based in Dunblane. Classes are friendly and sociable, and anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join! We sing many different genres of song, but specialise in Scots song. They are all taught by ear and with lyrics, in a relaxed atmosphere so you don't need to be able to read music or memorise words. There is no solo singing unless you wish to, and there are no auditions to join. The classes are tutored and run by Amy Lord, a graduate The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formally the RSAMD).

We meet weekly on a Monday for fun, relaxed practices/classes and perform gigs and concerts throughout the year, as well as meeting for social events. Classes run from 7–9 pm in the Leighton Room in the Cathedral Halls.

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Dunblane Chamber Orchestra gave its first concert in June 2008 in Dunblane Cathedral Hall. Although this concert was for string orchestra only, at the second concert, in November 2008, the woodwind section - flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns - was added, to make up a full chamber orchestra. Trumpets and timpani also generally join us for the pieces we choose to perform.

The orchestra has a different soloist at every concert, sometimes from within the orchestra itself, but more often an invited performer. We have had two concerts performed in collaboration with the Strathcarron Singers , and several concerts featuring double concertos.

The usual venue for the DCO is the Victoria Hall, but Dunblane High School has proved invaluable when staging is required for the choir, and the Queen Victoria School Chapel has also often been our venue, in particular when we need a good piano. Only once have we performed in Dunblane Cathedral, and that was when we played the Poulenc Organ Concerto with the Cathedral organist, Kevin Duggan.

We have had three different conductors over the years - Alistair Warwick, Mark Wilson, and then until very recently, Robert Baxter - all of whom have contributed their unique talent to mould the orchestra into its present form. In the last two concerts, we have welcomed Steve King as our conductor. We have also had various leaders - Hilary Dalby, Lois Stewart and for at least a decade, Carolyn Sparey - who take a considerable responsibility for guiding the players.

Since 2015, our concerts have supported various charities, most regularly Strathcarron Hospice, although we have also donated to Help for Heroes,  Direct Link, and the Uphill Trust, as well as Syrian and Ukranian refugees, among others.

Funding for our concerts comes from ticket money, player subscriptions, and occasional sponsorship.

We have recently involved the community more directly, in our extremely successful Community Play Days (2019, 2022 and 2023), at which the adult applicants are given the opportunity to play in an orchestra with help and guidance from members of the DCO. We are grateful to the Co-op for their generous funding for this exciting venture.

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handbell

Dunblane Cathedral has handbell ensembles catering for all ages from 8 to adult. The beginning groups develop music reading skills. The groups for advanced handbell musicians perform widely.
 
They have been broadcast on television and radio on many occasions, and travelled the length and breadth of the country to perform on numerous occasions in venues both large and small. They have also performed in Europe, Canada and the USA.
 
They have made commercial recordings and have the distinction of having won the only UK-wide competition open to the thousand groups in Britain in recent times.

Practice sessions are held in the Cathedral Halls on Sundays. Children in P5 - P7 from 6.30 - 7.30pm.   Those of High School age 5.30 - 6.30pm  Beginner adults from 6.30 - 7.30pm.   The adult group for experienced musicians rehearses from 7.30 - 9.15pm.

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At the Lesser Hall of the Victoria Halls, Sunday Nights, 7:30-10:00 pm.

We perform songs, tunes, recitations and stories in a friendly and informal setting (no stage or paid guests), and generally have a laugh. Everyone is very welcome whether a performer or a 'listener'. There is no bar, so BYOB. We sometimes put on special events, too. Admission Free (though we may ask for a donation).

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Alistair Warwick conducting Stirling University Choir

enabling musicians : enabling music

I'm a versatile musician with a passion for enabling people of all skills and experience to make music more confidently.

I help churches make the most effective use of music in worship, regardless of their preferred style.

 

Current work includes

  • Conductor, Stirling University Choir
  • Director of Music, Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Stirling
  • Conductor, RHET Factor Choir
  • Advisor and examiner, Royal School of Church Music
  • Advisor, Scottish Churches Organists Training Scheme
  • Music Theory teacher

 Other work

  • organist
  • choirtrainer
  • continuo
  • accompanist for concerts and exams
  • tutor

Credentials

  • Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music
  • Certificate in Theology
  • Colleague of the Royal College of Organists, winning two prizes
  • Associate of the Royal School of Church Music
  • Fellow of the Incorporated Society of Musicians

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