Success for Moray Music Centre's senior string orchestra
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MORAY'S senior string orchestra has ended its Inverness Music Festival appearance on a high note.
The group, made up of young string players from all over Moray, was awarded the Laoureux Challenge Trophy after taking top spot in the advanced orchestral/large ensemble class.
They performed a Scandinavian-inspired programme including Andante Festivo by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, and an arrangement of a traditional Danish folk tune called Shine You No More by the Danish String Quartet.
Adjudicator Kay Tucker, a respected cellist and educator, described the orchestra as a "very impressive ensemble" and awarded them distinction for their "very good control over dynamics" and "excellent control over intonation".
Moray Council's head of instrumental instruction, Alexander Davidson, said each of the young musicians receives weekly lessons with an instructor and benefits from their knowledge and experience.
He said: "Not only have the young musicians advanced their technical and musical skills by being part of Moray Music Centre, but all have developed their team-working, listening, and leadership skills.
"This win rewards their hard work in and out of the practice room and is a welcome boost to their confidence."
Almost every school in Moray is represented at Moray Music Centre by enthusiastic and committed young musicians who take part in the junior and senior wind bands and string orchestras, coming together on Saturday mornings between August and March.
Following the annual Moray Music Centre Spring Concert at Elgin Academy this Saturday, Moray Music Centre will break up until August when each group will be open to new members.
The Junior Spring Concert gets underway at noon, with the Senior Concert following at 2pm. Tickets are available through Moray Council's website.
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