🎲 Boarding Bingo

Thanks to the boarding staff for organising a fun-filled bingo night after our early close on Monday. A great way to unwind!

Evensong at St Andrew’s Cathedral

One of our vocalists joined the Cathedral Choir for Evensong, guest conducted by Roger Williams, with Stanford in B-flat and one of Roger’s own works on the programme. Our growing partnership with the Cathedral Choir is a joy.

🎻 Woodwind, Strings & Brass Come & Play Day

✨ Huge congratulations to everyone who joined our Orchestral Come & Play event!

• Brilliant sectionals with Mr Maunder (and invaluable support from ACMS pupils).

• A clarinet treat from Mr Gault.

• A rousing finale of Purcell’s Abdelazar.

That brings our 2025 Come & Play Days to a close - thank you to all who have supported these wonderful community events.

🎭 Scottish Opera Project

Our first-study vocalists are currently in Glasgow working with Scottish Opera. This exciting initiative brings together young singers from across Scotland for a series of workshops, rehearsals, and performances, with guidance from professional directors and musicians. We’re delighted and honoured to be part of it.

🎹 Dyce Academy Piano Fundraiser

On Tuesday at 6:30pm in the MPA, Dyce Academy is hosting a concert to support their “Sponsor a Piano Key” fundraiser. The campaign is going brilliantly under Mrs Kirkwood’s direction. The evening will feature pianists from Dyce Academy and ACMS - do come along! Free entry, donations welcome.

Music College Applications 

Well done to all pupils who submitted applications by this week's deadline. Draft after draft of personal statements paid off - best of luck!

Sitzprobe Experience

Through personal connections, Douglas attended a Scottish Opera Sitzprobe rehearsal. These closed rehearsals are a rare treat, and he had a fantastic time watching orchestra, soloists, and chorus come together for the first time.

🛠 Instrument Repairs

A reminder that our online bulletin board has a list of local instrument repairers. These are not formal recommendations, but a handy first stop. Always check with your teacher before booking repairs.

Fiona Kennedy with Friends - Tivoli Theatre, Fri 3 October, 7.30pm

A lovely Friday-night treat in the heart of Aberdeen! Fiona Kennedy is joined by a stellar line-up: Paul Anderson, Neil Birse, Nils Elders, Frank Thomson, Irene Watt, and the Devron & Mearns Singers for an evening of Scottish song, traditional tunes, and good cheer at the Tivoli Theatre.

It promises to be a warm, uplifting concert: perfect inspiration for young musicians too. 

🎶 National Youth Choir of Scotland - Auditions Now Open! 🎶

The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS) is holding auditions soon, and it’s a brilliant opportunity for young singers to develop their voices, work with inspiring conductors, and perform with talented peers from across the country.

If you’re interested, don’t miss out  click the link below for more details and to apply.

👉 HERE

A fantastic chance to take your singing to the next level! 🌟

🎭 A Special Treat at His Majesty’s Theatre

We were very grateful to receive a generous donation of two tickets for the Scottish Ballet production of Mary, Queen of Scots, currently performing at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Congratulations to Eva, who was the lucky winner of our draw and will be enjoying this wonderful production!

🎶 Springfield Seniors’ Club Performance

Congratulations to our eight pupils who performed for the Springfield Seniors’ Club this week. We received some lovely feedback from the organisers, who praised ACMS not only for the pupils’ musical ability, but also for their stage presence, confidence, and general demeanour.

One particularly lovely comment said the audience “left full of admiration and felt they’d had a fabulous afternoon”... and we’re already delighted to have been invited back next year!

A big thank you to Mrs Smith and Miss Donati for running the trip, and to Mrs Kyle for her wonderful accompanying.