Sophie Chisholm (xylophone) Sophie Chisholm studies at Perth Academy and first started playing percussion through junior brass band under the supervision of Ms Lynsey Paterson. Her tutors over the past four years include Mrs Amy Murch, Mr Peter Murch, Miss Iona Crosby and currently, Mr Max Popp. Sophie enjoys composing and also studies violin …
Goedicke – Concert Etude
Goedicke – Concert Etude Jessica McFarlane (trumpet) Jess is a pupil at Morrison’s Academy, Crieff. She draws her inspiration from the playing of Louis Armstrong, Alison Balsom and her cousin Josh. Jess was eight when she began learning the trumpet, studying under Sally Herbert. At the age of 12 she became the youngest pupil …
Weber – Bassoon Concerto
Concerto in F major for Bassoon and Orchestra Carl Maria von Weber Shona Rae (bassoon) Shona is a S6 pupil at Perth High school. She started learning bassoon in 2013 with Philip Alexander and in 2015 successfully auditioned for the Junior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (JRCS) where she now studies with Janet Bloxwich. Shona …
Holst – Mars, the Bringer of War
Perth Youth Orchestra Holst – Mars, the Bringer of War – guest conductor Sam McLellan.
D. Eoin Bennet Awards – 2018
Congratulations to our three soloists who were presented with the D. Eoin Bennet Award – named in memory of the orchestra’s conductor from 1967-2000. (L-R) Jess McFarlane, Sophie Chisholm and Shona Rae with PYO conductor, Mr Allan Young.
Annual Concert 2018 – Photos
More photos and hi-res images here.
Annual Concert 2004
Violin 1 Ben Norris (leader) Laura Simpson Ruth Mitchell Rosanna Young Claire Ramsay Ruth Lindsay Flora Keppie Caroline Stewart David MacFarlane Morna Young Joanna Franz Catriona McShane Fiona Turnbull Jennifer Turnbull James Robertson Violin II Catherine Clark Jocelyn Timperley Kirsty Mann Jill Swarbrick Briony Blair Victoria McLellan Susanna Thomson Katie Charleson Charlotte Manson Hannah …
Annual Concert 2003
Violin 1 Sophie Ross (leader) Jenny Manson Laura Simpson Ben Norris Rosanna Young Ruth Mitchell Caroline Stewart Joanna Franz David Macfarlane Jennifer Lackie Claire Ramsay Fiona Turnbull Jennifer Turnbull James Roberts Violin II Ruth Lindsay Flora Keppie Morna Young Jenny Green Joanna Gill Kirsty Mann Catherine Clark Trevor Nicoll Hannah Gray Katie Charleson Jamie …
Tour Poland 2007
DAY 1 Tuesday 3rd July 1200 Load coaches at Tesco’s, Crieff Road, Perth 1245 Depart for Edinburgh Airport 1300 Pick up from Kinross Park and Ride 1555 Flight BA1453 to London, Heathrow 1715 arr. Heathrow 1915 Flight BA0852 departs for Warsaw 2235 Flight BA0852 arrives Warsaw (local time) 2345 Arrive at the Hotel Campanile …
PYO uniform
Please find details of how to get your PYO Uniform Download here. https://www.perth-youth-orchestra.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/uniform.pdf Contact – Mary Woodhead – uniform@perth-youth-orchestra.org.uk