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Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra

Aberdeenshire
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Skotoberfest - Castle Fraser
Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra performed at Skotoberfest at Castle Fraser. The start of the day didn't look particularly promising as it was raining, even only slightly. But there was the potential of the whole gig being a washout, quite literally. However, the rain eased off and we had brilliant sunshine by lunchtime. Our performance was proceeded by Shona McVey, an Annie Lennox Tribute Act, on the main stage. Lifting the Bass Saxophone onto the trailer. The preparations


SAXcess Story ll - The Sequel
ASO does a lot more than simply get together to play music on saxophones. We provide learning opportunities as well. Last Saturday was a...


Seeking New Music Director
Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra We have a vacancy for an inspirational Musical Director from early...


Tattie Sax - Playing at Inchmarlo
Tattie Sax playing at Inchmarlo retirement village last Sunday June 1st In aid of ASO. Tattie Sax are a quartet made up of members of...


Upcoming Concerts - May 2025
We have 2 new Concert Dates for May 2025 - 3rd and 4th. We shall be performing at The Acorn Centre in Inverurie on the 3rd May and then...


Come and Sing Carols Fund Raiser
Members of the Aberdeen Saxophone Orchestra and Fyvie Community Choir performing together at a "Come and Sing Carols" Fundraising event...


Christmas Carols
We have a couple of Christmas Carol Concerts, with Fyvie Community Choir, coming in the next few weeks. 24th November - Delgatie Castle,...


In the Footsteps of The Beatles
64 years and 7 days after an early iteration of the Beatles appearing there, we played St. Thomas’ Hall in Keith. We received a much...


Sax in the Shire Concerts
We are delighted to announce our forthcoming dates and venues for our Sax in the Shire Concerts. We shall be preforming in a whistle stop...


January Rehearsals - A Tall Order!
After our successful Sax & Song concert with Inverurie Choral Society we have started the New Year with several new members. Here are the...


Early Bird Discount - Xmas Concert
Last chance! Hurry to get your Early-Bird tickets at £7. Special online offer until Saturday 18th November! Book NOW at Ticket Source for...


Aberdeen Sinfonietta’s Christmas Concert
Tickets are now available for Aberdeen Sinfonietta's Christmas Concert. They can be purchased from www.aberdeenperfomingarts.com (search...


Tickets for Inverurie Concert Band Christmas Performance
Tickets are now on sale for the Inverurie Concert Band Christmas Performance at www.inverurieconcertband.co.uk or from their Facebook...


Christmas Concert With The Inverurie Choral Society
We are honoured to be the guests of Inverurie Choral Society at their Xmas concert December 9th at 6:30 pm in the Acorn Centre Inverurie...


SAXcess Story
The perfect example of how the orchestra works for youngsters aiming for a career in music. Our Ben Armstrong joined Aberdeenshire Sax...


A Small Idea.....A Great Collaboration.
It was hilarious watching the photographer’s face as an apparently infinite number of saxophonists with saxes of every possible size...


June Concerts
We have two concerts coming up in June. They are both on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th June. Our counterparts Phoenix Sax Orchestra...


Saxophone Workshop - 15th April 2023
Saturday 15th April 2023, eight members of ASO attended another of our series of saxophone technique workshops. Mike Brogan was leading...


Summer of 2022
In a break with tradition, we decided not to stop over the summer but to carry on with rehearsals. In spite of people’s summer holidays...


June Rehearsal
19th June - A day of innovations ASO’s new team organisational structure was put to the test. Our Dots Wrangler was suddenly unable to...
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