Congratulations to Jambouree Cabaret Singer Liam Bonthrone who has gained a place to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland as a vocal student. Fiona Brownsmith, the Choir’s Vocal Tutor, has been his voice teacher since he joined Jambouree.
Jambouree CD
August 2014 – A new CD features the Choir with many arrangements by John Scrimger, and new compositions and arrangements by Jim Cleland. The CD includes popular Scottish songs in choral items, duets and solos and is accompanied by Edna Auld, Liam Bonthrone, Lorne Heriot Maitland, piano, Jim Cleland, accordion, and John Sinton, Double Bass. Copies of the CD are … Read More
Concert in St Ninian’s Cathedral
Jambouree Choir in Cathedral at 7.30 pm 5th September 2014 7.30-9.30pm Music Director – Edna Auld Tickets £10 and £8 for Patrons. Available on the door.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Theatre audiences were delighted by two concerts displaying the Cabaret Singers’ extensive repertoire encompasses the world of musicals, opera, popular and Scottish song and comedy numbers, with many of the arrangements as they performed specially arranged by popular Perth musician, composer and arranger, John Scrimger. Recently, John and two of the singers, Liam Bonthrone and Kenneth Maciver released a new … Read More
Perth’s Cairncross Trophy for Choir Founder
The Rotary Club of Perth’s Cairncross Trophy for community service has been awarded to Edna Auld. Edna has long been involved with the performing arts and formed the Jambouree Choir in 2005 in response to an interest locally in singing. The choir’s aim is to make singing available to all and has always been completely free to members. Their first … Read More
Cairncross Trophy – Rotary Club of Perth
Rotary Club of Perth Cairncross Trophy and award of £250 for community service was won this year by Edna Auld. Edna has long been involved with the performing arts and, as a result of interest expressed in singing, formed the Jambouree Choir in 2005. The aim of the choir is to make it available to all, thus, it has always … Read More
Raising funds to let children play
A group which has been instrumental in giving youngsters access to music tuition hopes a pair of fundraising concerts will further its reach. For 15 years the Perth and Kinross Music Foundation has given financial aid to young musicians across the region. The registered charity has handed out £13,000 already this year to help dozens of young players achieve their … Read More
Queen’s diamond jubilee
PERTH is to host Scotland’s biggest diamond jubilee celebrations to mark the Queen’s accession to the throne, it was revealed yesterday. Perth and Kinross Council is planning a programme of major events, including one of the largest parades of pipers yet seen in Scotland, as part of a series of celebrations for the jubilee weekend in June. The council is … Read More
The Spirit of Perth
A NEW Scottish album – ‘The Spirit of Perth’ – has just been released to celebrate Perth 800 featuring the Jambouree Choir, John Scrimger MBE, Jimmy Cassidy and Edna Auld, the Perth youth choir’s director. One of the highlights of the recording is 18-year-old baritone Kenneth Maciver singing ‘The Spirit of Perth’ together with the choir. Perth’s ‘Mr Music’ John … Read More