The Dunfermline Arts Guild 2017–18 programme of chamber music concerts, which takes place at Carnegie on Sunday evenings from October through to March, displays its usual wealth of musical talent, in a variety of ensembles and styles ranging from solo piano to wind quintet. The linked brochure contains lots of information about the artists and their music, as well as details about tickets – including a six-for-the-price-of-four season ticket offer, which is great value at just £40.

The “Music on Sundays” series kicks off on 8 October 2017 at 7.30pm in the Carnegie Hall Studio, with a programme of songs and guitar solos by Alison McNeill and Sasha Savaloni that will include a newly commissioned work from composer Stuart MacRae on the theme of “Pilgrimage”.

Ask Jean Kennedy or Martin Tarr for a personal recommendation – you can’t beat live music!

Queensferry Music Society invite you to their mini folk festival on Saturday 30 September from 4:00pm–8:00pm at St Margaret’s Lodge, 3 Stoneycroft Road, South Queensferry EH30 9HX (behind the bowling club). “A relaxed, informal vibe where people can talk as well as listen.”

Four top-class professional acts – Jamie Laval, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, who captivates his audiences with passionate, virtuosic performances and engaging stories; Tunna, who perform an exciting mix of original and traditional tunes taking their audience across the genres; and Nick Jenkins, who plays intricate, fast, folk music on the fiddle – plus groups from local high schools.

From 1.30pm–3.30pm, there’s also a unique opportunity for young (S1-S6) strings or wind players to try their hand at traditional music in the workshop led by June Nelson of Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. Students learn a tune on the day, then play it at the event later!

More info from their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/240451383113652.

Our friend Vince Gray invites us to sample some Baroque Masters, performed by Cromlit’s Lilt at The Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy at 7.00pm on Sunday 3 September. Tickets £8; £6 concessions; children free – available on the door. For programme details, click the image.

You’ll recognise an number of old friends and current members of the Society in Cat-Like Tread’s 2017 production of The Sorcerer, which you can enjoy at 7:30pm from 21–27 August at Paradise in Augustines (Venue 152), 41-45 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL.

Based on the last three years, this show is likely to be a sell-out, so book soon. If you want to join the group going from the Society, contact Sinead through the DGASS Buddies Facebook page.

Opera Bohemia, Scotland’s professional touring company, is returning to Kirkcaldy with an exciting new production of Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers at 7.30pm on Wednesday 16 August in the Old Kirk (Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy KY1 1EH).

Directed by former Scottish Opera young artist Lissa Lorenzo, a star-studded cast is led by Scottish soprano Monica McGhee (Leila) with Welsh tenor Thomas Kinch (Nadir), and accompanied by the Opera Bohemia Ensemble, conducted by Alistair Digges. More details on the flyer linked to the image.

Tickets £15, £12 (concession), £6 (under-18),  at Adam Smith Theatre Box Office (in person or 01592 583302), from Rosemary Nairne (01592 596904), or on-line at wegottickets.com.

If you fancy playing in an orchestra, Fife’s Community Orchestra, Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society, is holding an open rehearsal on Tuesday 6 June, and inviting any players in the area to join in. Could be some who haven’t played for a long time, could be young players setting out on the path of musical life, in fact, anyone at all with an orchestral instrument.

Bring your instrument and a stand, music will be provided. There will be pieces to challenge and pieces to enjoy, plus some easy items for anyone unsure of their abilities. There will be something new and something old: there may even be a surprise!

The place: Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5LY; the time: 6.45 pm (until 9.00pm); the cost: £3.00. Enquiries to kirkcaldyorchestralsociety@gmail.com.

Our friends in the Edinburgh G&S Society invite us to celebrate the arrival of summer at the Queens Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday 27 May. Even if the weather lets us down, this glittering evening of music and song certainly won’t! Soloists and chorus from the Society, plus a full orchestra under the baton of David Lyle.

Tickets (£14, £11, £9) from the Queens Hall box office (0131 668 2019 or on-line).