We Make Music Instrument Libraries is a new initiative and crowdfunding campaign to get musical instruments into public libraries across Scotland, so people can borrow an instrument for free, just like you would take out a book. You can find out more…
Christmas concert tickets now on sale
Tickets for the orchestra’s concert on 2 December are now available. They can be purchased on the Glasgow Life website.
Merchant Sinfonia AGM
The orchestra’s 2023 AGM will be held before the rehearsal on 14 November, starting at 18:30. The agenda for the meeting can be seen on the website. All members are encouraged to try and attend the AGM.
Maggie’s firewalk fundraising event
Maggie’s Glasgow is holding a fundraising firewalk event Wednesday 25 October. Registration costs £25 and Maggie’s are asking firewalkers to try their best to raise £150 in sponsorship for the centre. Soup and crusty bread will be provided by the…
New work by Anna Appleby
Many members of the orchestra will remember performing the piece “Turbines” at the orchestra’s 10th anniversary concert in June 2018. This was written by composer Anna Appleby as part of the “Adopt a Composer” scheme run by Making Music in…
Merchant Sinfonia autumn season
The orchestra’s autumn 2023 season will start on Tuesday 19 September. Rehearsals will take place in Studio 1 at the City Halls, from 19:15 to 20:45. A series of 10 rehearsals will take place, from 19 September until 28 November,…
Summer concert tickets now on sale
The orchestra’s summer concert will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday 4 June at the City Halls. Tickets can be purchased on the Glasgow Concert Halls website.
Merchant Sinfonia spring season
The orchestra’s spring 2023 season will start on Tuesday 21 February. Rehearsals will take place in Studio 1 at the City Halls, from 19:15 to 20:45. A series of 12 rehearsals will take place, from 21 February until 30 May,…
Review of concert
A review of the orchestra’s concert on 15 January can be found on the Bylines Scotland website.