Perth’s Singing Angels

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As a Festival for whom Church Choirs have played an important part from its earliest days, it was pleasure to welcome Śpiewające Aniołi – Perth’s Singing Angels, directed by Magda Dubanowska, from St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Craigie. Congratulations to them as they mark their own 10th anniversary. 

Fair City Singers delight at centenary exhibition

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Thanks to Marjory Watson (Musical Director) for bringing the Fair City Singers to our Exhibition celebrating the 100th Perform in Perth Festival. The young singers gave a polished, professional performance, accompanied by Stuart Watson, in the beautiful setting of the Fair City’s St Matthew’s Church. Mrs Watson introduced the singers, most of whom were making the first public appearance with … Read More

Special Awards 2023

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Congratulations to the winners of the top awards at this year’s Perform in Perth – (l-r) Breanna Hay (Crieff High School) – the Joan and Stewart Tennant Quaich for the best in vocal classes under 18); Daisy Richards (St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh) – the Gold Medal in memory of Miss Elspeth Stirling Gold Medal for the highest mark, 87 … Read More

14th March – Brass

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Highlights from todays competitions at St Leonard’s-in-the-Fileds Church Perth. Perform in Perth continues in St Leonard’s each day this week until the final contests on Saturday 18th March. Morning session – St Leonard’s-in-the-Field Church Hall. Afternoon session – St Leonard’s-in-the-Field Church Hall. Evening session – St Leonard’s-in-the-Field Church Hall

13th March, Bands, Ensembles and Orchestras

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Perth Concert Hall was the perfect setting for an evening of competition between ceilidh bands, ensembles and school orchestra. The adjudicators were Andrew Sherwood and Ken Blackwood. They had warm words of congratulations as well as sound advice for going forwards for all the musicians. Andrew Sherwood, applauded the work of the conductors and tutor staff as well as that … Read More

13th March – Early & Intermediate Strings and Duos and Ensembles

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Morning Session in the Norrie Miller Suite Our day of competition at the Concert Hall began in the Norrie Miller Suite with the Level 1-4 Violin Classes. Our adjudicator was Mr Andrew Sherwood whose words of encouragement were accompanied by helpful practical sessions for the young players. The duo and ensemble classes attracted wind players, flutes and recorders, as well … Read More

Press photos

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Thanks to the Courier and the Perthshire Advertiser for the continuing great coverage of Perform in Perth. If you have not yet found your photo in the papers then you might like to search the PA’s photo sales pages for more pics. See also the Courier and PA’s Facebook pages…

Super Volunteer’s well deserved award

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Nominating Wilma Malcolm for the award of ‘super volunteer’, Perform in Perth Secretary said: “Wilma is currently the Minutes Secretary for Perthshire Musical (Competition) Festival Association and has been volunteering for us for nearly 60 years.  She started as a Steward in her teens, in 1963, and has continued to volunteer ever since.  She was elected to be a Committee … Read More

2019 Festival

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If you have won a Perform in Perth trophy, please e-mail us a jpeg format photo for inclusion in the website. Finalists for the Premier Trophy: Reuben McFarlane (trombone) Morrison’s Academy; Jessica McFarlane (trumpet) Morrison’s Academy; Alexander Wallace (piano) Glenalmond College; Daisy Richardson (viola) Strathallan School; Conrad Ihering (violin) Glenalmond College and Ellie Ridley (descant & treble recorder) Glenalmond College. … Read More

2018 Festival

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Click once lightly on a photo to start the slideshow Jennifer Whitaker (Trumpet, Strathallan School); Alexandra Milne (Oboe, Glenalmond College); Alexander Wallace (Piano, Glenalmond College) and Rowan Heron (Viola, Auchterarder). Emma Denny (Violin, Kilgraston); Tom Kelly (Trumpet & Cornet, Blairgowrie High School); Tom Cahalin (Timpani & Drumkit, Perth Academy); Daisy Richards (Viola, Strathallan School) and Calista Donald (Trombone, St John’s … Read More