SOLD OUT!
Sorry to disappoint but our Christmas Concert is now sold out. We hope you will be able to join us for our next concert in May 2025.
It’s Christmas
SORRY – NOW SOLD OUT. Tickets now available at https://wegottickets.com/event/638549
THE CREATION
Haydn’s ‘The Creation’ forms the programme for our upcoming concert. This oratorio will be performed by two choirs, an orchestra, organ and three professional soloists. Familiar, no doubt, to followers of classical choral music, to others the origins of the piece may be less well known so a few paragraphs might be of interest. Haydn’s […]
Stories Behind The Songs
The tragic life of a young woman, the exploits of a leading Jacobite supporter and the tranquil final journey of Scotland’s ancient monarchs are just some of the stories which lie behind the songs in our upcoming concert on Sunday 21st May, Scout & Guide Hall, Strathaven. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/578919 The Iona Boat Song The haunting melody […]
Meet our Honorary President
For many years now, Strathaven Choral has enjoyed the support of Linda Ormiston, celebrated mezzo soprano as our Honorary President. Here, in a preview of her piece for the concert programme, Linda offers some thoughts on our origins, the present and looks to the future I must say that it is an honour to be […]
Songs of Scotland Tickets Now On Sale
Online ticket sales are now live for Songs of Scotland, with special guest Robyn Stapleton, Sunday 21st May at 7pm in the Scout and Guide Hall, Strathaven. Priced at £12 plus booking fee (accompanied under 14 year olds free) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/578919 Enjoy exciting new arrangements of songs you’ve always known and make friends with a few […]
Our Golden Jubilee Tree
Fifty years ago when Barbara Smith’s love of music prompted her to become a founder member of the then newly formed Strathaven Choral Society, she could never have imagined herself with a spade in Strathaven Park, ceremonially planting our commemorative Golden Jubilee birch tree. We were keen to celebrate our big anniversary with a permanent, […]
50 Years of Memories
A little golden pin is part of our Golden Anniversary celebrations. Singers, present and retired and some of those who have played important roles in our story are wearing them on lapels, ties or scarves. The purpose of a memento is surely to recall happy memories. This from David Hamilton, a former MD: I wanted […]
Christmas Gold Concert
Tickets are now on sale for the most festive concert in Strathaven. Available from members or click on the link to buy online: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/561084
Afternoon Tea at Dumfries House
We kicked off our 50th Anniversary celebrations with a trip to Dumfries House with a tour and tea. We do sometimes get out of Strathaven and our Golden Jubilee is the perfect opportunity for our singers to meet up, socialise and pass the time of day with singers whose usual seat at rehearsal is at […]