Christmas Medley Lyrics

Christmas Medley Lyrics

by | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog, Concerts

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
and two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairytale they say

Two’s Company Concert 2015

Two’s Company Concert 2015

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Blog, Concerts

One of the orchestra’s largest and favourite concerts of the year is the Two’s Company concert in the Ayr Town Hall. It is around the same weekend every year and the place is always very busy as we manage to pack the stage with 4 different groups.

Prestwick Promenade Celebrations

Prestwick Promenade Celebrations

by | Sep 5, 2015 | Blog, Concerts

After being rescheduled due to bad weather earlier in the year the Prestwick Promenade Celebration went ahead, even if it was a bit windy. The orchestra perform at this event every year, it was actually the first ever event I played at after my first year with the orchestra.   This year was a bit different as their performance was broadcast live online, and as I was not playing this year and couldn’t make it along to hear them play I was able to watch online. Although the connection wasn’t great, I still manged to see their smiling (well smiling-ish, they are still working on it) faces from my computer screen. It was a great idea especially as we have so many fans around the world who are unable to see us perform as often as they would like. Can’t wait to be back next year and hopefully spread our music even further around the world....
Ayr Flower Show Appearances

Ayr Flower Show Appearances

by | Aug 14, 2015 | Blog, Concerts

An annual performance on the orchestra’s calendar is the Ayr Flower show. We always seem to be lucky with weather and this year was no exception the sun was shining on both days the orchestra performed. The crowd was out to see AFO perform on the glorious day and they thoroughly enjoyed the music from the orchestra who were on top form since arriving back from tour. For some seniors this was the last event they would play with the orchestra as our new session starts later this month. I would like to wish them all the best, it has been a pleasure playing along side them all these years.  ...
League of Astonishing Strings Concert

League of Astonishing Strings Concert

by | Aug 14, 2015 | Blog, Concerts

What a night! It is always great to meet other musicians and spend some time getting to know them, while sharing some music on stage, in front of a fantastic audience. The League of Astonishing Strings made for great companions on the stage for this night of amazing music. The group were on their last leg of their European tour and they had saved the best for last by visiting Scotland. load testing website The group is made up of three groups from across the Atlantic Ocean. The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra kicked off the show with three numbers, Kenny Gillies, Inisheer and Dashing White Sargent before we headed off the join the audience and handed the stage over to the League of Astonishing Strings. But this wasn’t the last time AFO would be on the stage for this concert. First up was the Calgary Fiddlers form Alberta, Canada. Their smiles lit up the stage as they danced and played so many great tunes that had everyone’s feet tapping. Up next was Music City Stings all the way form Franklin, Tennessee. They are the largest of the three groups with the biggest age range. Their music was performed with great energy and talent. Last to grace the stage was Revolution Strings from Abilene, Texas. The music produced by these players was remarkable and a joy to watch. The solos performed showcased some very talented musicians. The night ended with a joint performance from the League of Astonishing Strings and AFO, we played the beautiful Karen’s Air conducted by the ever amazing Dean Marshall. The sound created by all groups was moving and...