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Music –
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/music St Andrews enjoys an exceptionally lively programme of
studentmusic-making. TheMusic Centre provides facilities for individual and group rehearsal and tuition by highly regarded teachers in voice and almost every instrument. It also organises popular lunchtime and evening concerts, given by visiting professionals fromthroughout the UK. Amusic technology studio is availablewith various composition packages, pianos, harpsichords and a good collection of orchestral instruments. The University also has two-manual organs in both the Younger Hall (Harrison & Harrison) and St Leonard’s Chapel (Walker & Son), and a fine fourmanual instrument in St Salvator’s Chapel.
St Andrews is the only Scottish universitywith a professional orchestra in residence: the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, one of the UK’s leading ensembles, performs five times each year and gives frequentmaster classes andworkshops.
There are also two Chapel Choirs: the St Salvator’s Choir sings at University services and tours abroad each year. The St Leonard’s Choir sings at a late-night candlelit service during term. Both choirs offer choral scholarships, as do several other choirs in St Andrews.
In addition,many students sing in the town’s St Andrews Chorus, under the University’s Director ofMusic, DrMichael Downes. The Students’ Association also operates a sub- committee,Music Is Love,which exists to fund popular music events hosted by students inmuch the sameway asMermaids offers grants and support for theatrical performances.
Scholarships are also available for particularly promising students in the formof free instrumental or vocal tuition. In addition, the Hebdomadar’sMusic Fund can provide financial help for studentswhowould otherwise find it hard to pay for lessons.
Other links to town activities: Further Information (including scholarships):
Music Centre T : +44 (0)1334 462226 E :
music@st-andrews.ac.uk www.st-andrews.ac.uk/music
Fife Contemporary Art & Craft
www.fcac.co.uk
Byre Theatre
www.byretheatre.com
St Andrews Events calendar:
www.event-standrews.co.uk/about.html
© Charlotte James
© Ben Goulter
© Fraser Cameron
© Rona Lind
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