Trophy Questionnaire

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Periodically the Perform in Perth committee needs to make decisions on the use of trophies especially if their condition has deteriorated or if their classes are no longer attracting entries for competition. This trophy was ‘retired’ a few years ago because the figure on the statuette has no connection to the Scottish Country Dances classes for which it was awarded. … Read More

Scottish Country Dance Society Trophy

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This trophy was presented to the Perthshire Music Festival in 1934. The 32cm tall brass statuette, by the Art Deco sculptor Lorenzl, is of a female dancing figure. It is mounted on a round pillar on top of a square base.

PSO Ensembles

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We are delighted to welcome members of Perth Symphony Orchestra who will give a recital for us on Saturday 4th November, at 2pm, in St Matthew’s Church Tay Street. String ensemble MelodyMyroslav Skoryk Serenade for StringsEdward Elgar Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych(arr. Cesar Madeira) Wind ensemble “A mixed bag of woodwind”.

Press gallery for Perform in Perth 2023

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Thanks to The Courier for their coverage of Perform in Perth – these photos come courtesy of Steve McDougall and Kim Cessford, DC Thomson. Thanks also to the Perthshire Advertiser for their daily coverage of the Festival… Photos courtesy of Richard Wilkins

Gaelic choirs get the 2023 festival off to a spirited start

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Choirs from Stirling, Dundee, Aberfeldy and Perth competed on the first evening of Perform in Perth’s 2023 festival. Alasdair Whyte and Edna Auld adjudicated a closely contested competition. Earlier in the day – the John Masterson Memorial Challenge Cup was award to pupils from Goodlyburn Gaelic Medium Primary School, Perth for their performances of Seagull and Singin’ in the Rain. … Read More

Ticket sales

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Please come along to show your support the competitors, and enjoy the competitions. Tickets are on sale at the venue door each day – school children FREE. Entry is £4 per morning/ afternoon/ evening – or £10 for a whole day session. (Tickets on Monday 13th March – at Perth Concert Hall are £6 per session) – school children FREE. … Read More

Last minute entries swell Festival numbers

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With the final deadline for entries now extended for one more week, Perthshire Music Festival has already seen a return to pre-pandemic  participation levels. In particular, Perform in Perth’s Gaelic classes been filling up fast. Perform in Perth’s Secretary, Eileen Waterston commented, “The recent highly successful National Mod in Perth has probably been a major factor in attracting so many … Read More

Chairman’s letter

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Once again, it is my pleasure to introduce the latest syllabus for Perform in Perth – the 99th Festival.As always, it is the entrants who make the festival, demonstrating their talents and hard work by performing at a level appropriate to their ability and experience. Some people are motivated and encouraged by competition while others are not. To this end, … Read More