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Since its formation in 2008, Red Note Ensemble has taken up a leadership position as Scotland’s contemporary music ensemble, performing and developing both an extensive, highly-varied and critically-acclaimed programme of new music.

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1 day ago

CALL FOR SCORES – NOISY NIGHTSNoisy Nights returns in September.Are you interested in writing new music? Apply to our Noisy Nights call for scores – everyone is welcome to apply.Noisy Nights are informal new music nights that provide an outlet to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Our players, Fiona (viola), Tom (percussion) and Martin (cello) will perform up to 8 short new 5-minute works selected from the open call.Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 26th AugustThe Noisy Nights concert will take place on Tuesday 29th September at Drygate in Glasgow.More info on our link in bio.Red Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL.#callforscores #newmusic #emergingcomposers #composers #composersofinstagram ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

CALL FOR TUBA PLAYERSRed Note Ensemble is looking for 100 tuba players to take part in a rare performance of Anthony Braxton’s legendary Composition No. 19 (For 100 Tubas) as part of Lammermuir Festival 2026.We’re inviting tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, baritone, Wagner tuba and tenor horn players of all experience levels (amateur, student or professional) to join us for this extraordinary outdoor performance at Amisfield Walled Garden, East Lothian.Please note that this is an unpaid opportunity, and unfortunately we cannot provide travel support to participants, so we encourage local players to apply. Originally written in the 1970s and only very rarely performed, Braxton’s remarkable work brings together four marching brass bands moving through the space to create an immersive and unforgettable sound world as twilight falls.Amisfield Walled GardenSaturday 19 September 202613:00–19:30Ages 16+Registration deadline: 2 AugustCome and be part of something unique.Register via the link in bio / website#lammermuirfestival #tuba #brassplayersofinstagram #brassplayer #anthonybraxton ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Scotland’s contemporary music ensemble comes to Boat of Garten.Red Note Ensemble presents ALMANAC: Emergence — a new live performance inspired by the transformation of dragonflies from water to air.Featuring live music, field recordings and an optional guided dragonfly visit with an RSPB ranger, this intimate new work blends landscape, sound and ecology in a unique afternoon experience.Performed by musicians from Red Note Ensemble, internationally recognised for creating and touring ambitious new music across the UK and beyond.Boat of Garten Community HallSaturday 13 June£15Only 20 places per performanceBook now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/almanac-part-1-emergence-tickets-1987491156551?The Almanac cycle is kindly supported by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.#Almanac #BoatOfGarten #LiveMusic #newmusic #scottishhighlands ... See MoreSee Less
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