We’re happy to advertise events in which our members are taking part, provided that they have some general musical or theatrical interest, and to showcase shows and concerts being run by other local societies. All we need is to have information and an image, and preferably also a web link. As soon as you have an event to share, please email Martin.


Cromlit’s Lilt concerts

Vince Gray, the leader of our orchestra, has invited us to the Cromlit’s Lilt concert of baroque music at Dollar Academy at 3:00pm on Sunday 24 November. As the flier quotes: ‘Rarely have I heard baroque masterpieces played with so much flair and enthusiasm’. Tickets at the door – £8, £6 concessions, children free. For details, click the image.

Cromlit’s Lilt will also be giving their traditional Christmas Concert at The Erskine Church, Burntisland, at 7.00pm on Friday 20 December.

Celebrations 150! – 1 Autumn

Ellen invites us all to Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society’s first concert of their 150th anniversary season at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1 October in the Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy.

Quite a few of the orchestra came to see Iolanthe in February, and eight of ourThe Jury’s Out band will be playing. Watch out for our Secretary, Ellen, and Karen’s daughter, Sarah, who will be playing at the back of the second fiddles!

As always, a very varied programme, this time featuring A Wee Fife Festival Overture Gourlay / Air ‘N’ The Strings Plus Fraser and Andante Cantabile Tchaikowsky – with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, Baritone / Scottish Sketches Hamilton /  Joyeuse Marche Chabrier / Jeux d’enfants Bizet / from Music for the Royal Fireworks Handel / Entry of the Gladiators Fucik / Karelia Suite (first movement) Sibelius.

Tickets (including free programme) £10 Adults, £5 Child/Student, Under-5 free, available from orchestra members, via the KOS website or phone 07473 752369.

Come and sing opportunities

Two opportunities that may be on interest:

Dunfermline’s own Paul Gudgin invites us to two Open Rehearsals at 7:30pm on Sunday 8/15 September at Blackhall St Columbas Church to join his choir Jubilo as they start work on their spring concert. You would be singing some of the Bernstein Chichester Psalms and also some sections of the Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert. Free and great fun!

ERCU invite you to “Come and Sing” Brahms’ Requiem on Saturday 7 September at St Cuthbert’s: 10:00am–5:30pm (performance 4:30pm open to all). Tickets at this link.

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Quas’ Etoiles?

Something to support, given the double DGASS connection …

“With a gap in the early evening of the Outwith programme on Friday 6 September, three sopranos and a master of music present a wide-ranging programme, with an element of fun as they have only three weeks to prepare!

“Frances McCafferty will be joined by Linda Milne, known for her Gilbert and Sullivan performances, and a complete unknown, MaryAnn Rennie. All three will be ably accompanied by Matthew Beetschen.”

The Abbey Church of Dunfermline 7.00pm Friday 6 September: doors open at 6.30pm; the concert lasts an hour. Free entry – donations for church funds

Click the image for a PDF poster.

Come and Sing opportunities

Paul Gudgin, one of our Dunfermline friends, invites you to two Come and Sing events that he is involved with.

Saturday 1 June, Stockbridge Parish Church
Haydn Nelson Mass with Jubilo

Sunday 18 August
Come and Sing Evensong at the Robin Chapel
Wesley – “Lead me Lord”, Stanford in B flat and Haydn – “The heavens are telling”.

The fliers with details are linked to the images.

Next appearance

Your next chance to see the Society on stage at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline will be on 13–15 February 2025 for the première run of The Jury’s Out.

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