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Noisy Nights Aberdeen - Call for Scores
2015-10-16 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
A general call for scores is made, maximum length 5 minutes. Maximum instrumentation Fl / Afl / Picc (Ruth Morley), Vc (Robert Irvine), Vibraphone (Tom Hunter) + tape. Full score and parts in pdf format to be submitted to John Harris (john@rednoteensemble.com) by close of business on Friday 16th October. Late submissions will not be accepted.

2015 sound Festival: Griffyn Ensemble and Red Note Ensemble
2015-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | King’s College Chapel, Umiverstity of Aberdeen, 52 College Bounds , Aberdeen, aberdeenshire, AB24, United Kingdom
This concert, which marks the start of a new relationship between Australia’s The Griffyn Ensemble and Scotland’s Red Note Ensemble, brings Estonian composer, Urmas Sisask’s Southern Sky from Australia to Aberdeen, to be partnered with a new work by Norwegian-based composer James Clapperton co-commissioned by sound and Red Note Ensemble with the support of The Leche Trust. Concert presented in association with University of Aberdeen

Urmas Sisask Southern Sky (UKP)
James Clapperton Northern Sky (WP)*

Further information: www.sound-scotland.co.uk

2015 sound Festival: Red Note Ensemble: Noisy Nights!
2015-10-23 22:00 - 23:55 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
They’re a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to (and compose for!) the musicians of Red Note. Event presented in association with New Music Scotland.
Further information: www.sound-scotland.co.uk

2015 sound Festival: 13 Vices
2015-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodend Barn, Burn O’ Bennie, Banchory, AB31 5QA, United Kingdom
13 Vices explores the weird, humorous, dark and exotic world of contemporary vices – the bad habits, the guilty pleasures, beloved deadly sins, the inane and profound proclivities we all share. Think Pierrot Lunaire meets ape-shit jazz – think re-imagined scenes from your favourite trash TV programme or the gentle hypnotic dialogue of beauty product ads as sung by Edith Piaf – think wild sonic explosions of Ornette Coleman mashed up with the frustrated sentimental lyricism of John McCormick as heard from a dodgy, stuttering CD player.
Food is served from 7pm, followed by the performance.
Part of Curious – a curated season contemporary music, dance and physical theatre. Presented In association with Woodend Barn, NEAT and Buchanan Food
13 Vices is supported through Beyond Borders from the PRS for Music Foundation, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Ireland, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Arts Council of Wales.
Further information: www.sound-scotland.co.uk

Noisy Nights Edinburgh - Call for Scores
2015-11-16 | Summerhall, Summerhall Pl., Edinburgh, EH9 1QH, United Kingdom
A general call for scores is made, maximum length 5 minutes. Maximum instrumentation Accordion (James Crabb), Vc (Robert Irvine), Tpt (Mark O Keefe) (no tape). Full score and parts in pdf format to be submitted to John Harris (john@rednoteensemble.com) by close of business on Monday 16th November. Late submissions will not be accepted.
A composer’s handbook (written by James Crabb) on writing for the accordion is attached HERE: HANDBOOK FOR CL.ACC-English

Noisy Nights
2015-11-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Summerhall, Summerhall Pl., Edinburgh, EH9 1QH, United Kingdom
They’re a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to the musicians of Red Note.
Scottish accordionist James Crabb joins the ensemble for an evening of virtuosity and versatile musicianship in the Anatomy Lecture Theatre in Summerhall. Our 10 Minute Composer’s Challenge, gives you the chance to write your own piece to be played by the ensemble after the interval.
If you’re a composer, visit http://www.rednoteensemble.com/events/category/calls-for-scores/ to find out the instrumental line-up and how to submit your scores.
Register for your free tickets here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/red-note-noisy-nights-tickets-18933452466?

Noisy Night Call for Scores Summerhall
2016-01-25
Submit your score to be performed at Summerhall, Edinburgh on 1st February 2016, as part of Red Note’s ‘Noisy Nights’ series.
A general call for scores is made, maximum length 5 minutes. Maximum instrumentation Violin, Flute (can double piccolo and alto flute as required) and Trombone. Full score and parts in pdf format to be submitted to John Harris (john@rednoteensemble.com) by close of business on Monday 25th January!

Noisy Nights, Summerhall Edinburgh
2016-02-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Summerhall, 1 Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1QH
They’re a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to the musicians of Red Note. Tonight’s ensemble features Red Note’s Jackie Shave (Violin) and Ruth Morley (Flute) together with John Kenny (Trombone) in the Anatomy Lecture Theatre in Summerhall. Our 10 Minute Composer’s Challenge, gives you the chance to write your own piece to be played by the ensemble after the interval.
If you’re a composer, visit http://www.rednoteensemble.com/events/category/calls-for-scores/ to find out the instrumental line-up and how to submit your scores.”

François Sarhan String Quartet Workshop
2016-02-08 08:00 - 2016-02-10 17:00
Red Note Ensemble are teaming up with internationally acclaimed composer, writer and visual artist François Sarhan to make a new work for string quartet with a difference – François will design and make a set of new, invented instruments for the performers to play on. How the instruments work, look and sound is entirely up to François; the performers of Red Note will need to learn to master these new instruments as they rehearse the work, planned for its first performance in Autumn 2016.

Noisy Nights Calls for Scores St Andrews
2016-02-12 08:00 - 17:00
A general call for scores is made, maximum length 5 minutes for our St Andrews Noisy Nights on 26th February at the Byre Bar. Maximum instrumentation Vl / Vc / Cl – Violin (tbc), Cello (Robert Irvine) and Clarinet (Marie Lloyd).
Full score and parts in pdf format to be submitted to John Harris (john@rednoteensemble.com) by close of business on Friday 12th February.
Late submissions will not be accepted.

Noisy Nights, Byre Bar, St Andrews
2016-02-26 22:30 | Byre Bar, Abbey Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA
Noisy Nights are a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to, and compose for, the musicians of Red Note Ensemble.
This time we are heading to St Andrews and the Byre Bar.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Violin tbc
Cello Robert Irvine
Clarinet Marie Lloyd
Tickets: Free

Vive Le Différence
2016-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Stevenson Hall, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
Another exciting side-by-side project with new music ensemble MusicLab under the direction of the talented Leverhulme Conducting Fellows at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The concert will explore great works from the last 50 years, alongside a new student commission. Conducting Fellows Andrey Rubtsov and Jiří Rožeň.
RCS MusicLab
Andrey Rubtsov / Jiří Rožeň Leverhulme Conducting Fellows
Taner Kemirtlek New Work
Sawer Cat’s Eye
Berio Différences

Spring Gathering Touring Network - Reels to Ragas
2016-03-11 09:00 - 17:00
The Spring Gathering is an annual event in Ardfern, Scotland bringing together promoters from across the Highlands and Islands with performers, producers, funders and other creative professionals, to network, build key skills and showcase new work. We will be performing Reels to Ragas as part of the event. This is not a public performance.
The Touring Network exists to see rural touring be a central, celebrated and indispensable part of the cultural life of Scotland. They exist to enable live performances of the highest level, transforming people as promoters, performers and audiences to create vibrant places to live, work and visit. Venues cover over half the area of Scotland with promoters working in communities across Highland, Argyll & Bute, Moray, Orkney, Shetland and Perthshire.
For more info: http://www.thetouringnetwork.com

Reels to Ragas 3
2016-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Big Shed, Goshen Farm Steading, Musselburgh, EH21 8JL
Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise.
Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra at 6pm for a family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Tabla Kuljit Bhamra
Cello Robert Irvine
Violin Jackie Shave
Viola Simon Tandree

The Night With...
2016-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW
Red Note perform music for solo brass, trio and electronics featuring music by Handel, Messiaen, John Cage and Harvey. Taking place in The Hug and Pint, Glasgow’s west end bar, eatery & music venue, The Night With Red Note is a must-see event for fans of classical and contemporary music alike.
Taking place in The Hug and Pint, Glasgow’s west end is a bar, eatery & music venue, The Night With Red Note is a must-see event for fans of classical and contemporary music alike.
Programme:
Handel (arr. Arthur Frackenpohl); Suite for Brass Trio
Matthew Whiteside; for Matt Mattera (for solo trumpet)
Oliver Messiaen: ‘Appelle Interstellaire’
Chris Gough: Improv on Messaien
John Cage: Music for Sliding Trombone
Jonathan Harvey; Other Presences
Karlheinz Essl: Sequitur
Peter Longworth; Parade for brass trio
Timothy Cooper; Inner Resonance
Jonathan Harvey; Mortuos Plango Vivos Voco
Denis Smalley; Base Metals

The Night With.....Glasgow’s newest music series, with a twist
2016-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW
Red Note perform music for solo brass, trio and electronics (trumpet – Mark O’Keeffe, trombone – Simon Johnson, horn – Chris Gogh, electronics – Timothy Cooper).
This concert will feature music by Handel, Messiaen, John Cage and Harvey. Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland’s Open Project Fund, the concerts promise to be an intriguing evening of music.
Programme:
1st set….Chris Gough – French Horn
Oliver Messiaen: ‘Appelle Interstellaire’ (segue)
Chris Gough: Improv on above (with pedals and effects etc)
(Approx 10-12 minutes).
2nd set….Mark O’Keeffe – Trumpets
Matthew Whiteside: for Matt Mattera (unaccompanied solo)
Simon Johnson – Trombone
John Cage: Music for Sliding Trombone
Jonathan Harvey: Other Presences (electronics with Tim Cooper)
(Approx 10-12 minutes)
3rd set….Simon Johnson – Trombone
Jacob TV: ‘I Was Like Wow’
(Approx 11 minutes)
4th set…Brass trio…
Handel: Suite for Brass Trio
Muczynski: Voyage for brass trio
(Approx 12 minutes)
The Night With is a new concert series set up by composer Matthew Whiteside to perform music in a relaxed environment. The intention is to develop it into a monthly concert series running for six months of the year to include new commissions performed by the highest quality players both Scottish and international and promoting music from all eras but with a bias toward contemporary.

Reels to Ragas 3
2016-04-12 20:30 - 22:30 | The Ceilidh Place, 14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Highland, IV26 2TY, United Kingdom
Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise.
Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra from 4-5pm for a family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Tabla Kuljit Bhamra
Cello Robert Irvine
Violin Jackie Shave
Viola Simon Tandree
Pipes Fraser Fifield

Reels to Ragas 3
2016-04-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Mission House, Harris, Finsbay, Isle of Harris, HS3 3JD, United Kingdom
Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise.
Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Tabla Kuljit Bhamra
Cello Robert Irvine
Violin Jackie Shave
Viola Simon Tandree
Pipes Fraser Fifield

Reels to Ragas 3
2016-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | SEALL, Ostaig House, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RQ
Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise.
Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra from 4-5pm at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC Main Hall for a family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Tabla Kuljit Bhamra
Cello Robert Irvine
Violin Jackie Shave
Viola Simon Tandree
Pipes Fraser Fifield

Reels to Ragas 3
2016-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Glenfinnan Church, Glenfinnan, Highland, PH37 4LT
Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. This concert is part of the annual Loch Shiel Music Festival.
Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra at 5pm Princes House Hotel, Glennfinnan for a family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Tabla Kuljit Bhamra
Cello Robert Irvine
Violin Jackie Shave
Viola Simon Tandree
Pipes Fraser Fifield

PLUG Festival - Plug 1: Opening Concert
2016-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Ledger Recital Room, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
A multi-faceted opening to Plug@10, featuring the combined forces of Red Note and MusicLab, and including the winner of the prestigious Craig Armstrong Prize. Taking place at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, there will also be the first screening of a new opera for film by Henry McPherson, featuring students from the RCS Opera School and DFTV, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Martyn Brabbins. What a way to start!
New works by: Gregor Forbes, Martin Keary, Shona Mackay, Henry McPherson.
Red Note Ensemble
RCS MusicLab
Garry Walker Conductor

The Cottier Chamber Project Noisy Nights call for scores
2016-05-11 08:00 - 2016-06-09 17:00 | Cottier’s Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, G11 5PU
A general call for scores is made, maximum length 5 minutes, for our Noisy Nights Cottier Chamber Project Edition on 23rd June at Cottier’s Theatre, Glasgow.
The programme for this year’s Cottier Chamber Project looks at the subject of migration and refugee movement. This Noisy Night takes place on a crucial day for Britain…will we be In or Out the next morning? We would like your piece to quote something from another EU member country – in whatever way you feel appropriate.
Instrumentation for this call for scores is viola, horn and cello. Full score and parts in pdf format to be submitted to John Harris (john@rednoteensemble.com) by close of business on Thursday 9th June.
Late submissions will not be accepted.

The 306: Dawn
2016-05-24 11:30 - 2016-06-11 22:00 | Dalcrue Farm Barn, Pitcairngreen , Perth, PH1 3LX, United Kingdom
World Premiere National Theatre of Scotland, 1418 NOW and Perth Theatre co-production, in association with Red Note Ensemble
The 306: Dawn is a new piece of music theatre directed by National Theatre of Scotland’s Artistic Director, Laurie Sansom, written by Oliver Emanuel and composed by Gareth Williams.
Based on real events, it charts the heart-breaking journey of three of the 306 British soldiers who were executed for cowardice, desertion and mutiny during World War I (1914-18). The work is a co-commission with 14-18 NOW, the UK’s First World War centenary cultural programme. The 306; Dawn is Part I of a trilogy of new plays, with live music, commemorating the First World War, to be presented in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
These plays will explore personal stories of the 306, as well as looking at how the war affected women, families and communities on the home front.
Audiences will be transported from Perth Concert Hall to the farm. Please note times vary, for full details of dates and times please visit: http://www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/306-dawn

Call for Scores Cottier Chamber Project 23 June
2016-05-31 08:00 - 2016-06-09 17:00
The programme for this year’s Cottier Chamber Project looks at the subject of migration and refugee movement. This Noisy Night takes place on a crucial day for Britain…will we be In or Out the next morning?
If you’re a composer, submit your score to be performed at Cottier Theatre, Glasgow on 23rd June as part of Red Note’s ‘Noisy Nights’ series.
A general call for scores is made, maximum length 5 minutes. Maximum instrumentation Viola, Cello and Horn. Full score and parts in pdf format to be submitted to John Harris (john@rednoteensemble.com) by close of business on Thursday 9 June!

The Cottier Chamber Project Reels to Ragas
2016-06-06 20:30 - 21:30 | Glasgow University Concert Hall, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
Red Note, Kuljit and Fraser perform new and traditional tunes at this year’s Cottier Chamber Project in Glasgow’s West End. The theme of love songs sees new tunes written by Kuljit Bhamra, Jackie Shave, Robert Irvine and Fraser Fifield, as well as new and traditional tunes and a few special arrangements.
Travel to Reels to Ragas venue
Subway: Hillhead train: Partick bus: Firstbus 4 and 4a, Citybus 15
Cycles: racks
Car parking: on street, disabled car parking available in advance
Red Note Performers:
Pipes Fraser Fifield
Tabla & percussion Kuljit Bhamra
Violin Jackie Shave
Viola Gavyn Wright
Cello Robert Irvine
Programme:
Fraser Fifield: Psalm
Jackie Shave: Machhair to Myrrh
Fraser Fifield: Chase it, Catch it
Heinrich Biber: ‘Mystery’ Sonata No.1 (with tabla continuo)
Kuljit Bhamra: Ektaal
trad arr. Robert Irvine: Ca’ the yowes

The Cottier Chamber Project Noisy Nights
2016-06-23 21:30 - 22:30 | Cottier’s Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, G11 5PU
Noisy Nights are a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to, and compose for, the musicians of Red Note Ensemble.
The programme for this year’s Cottier Chamber Project looks at the subject of migration and refugee movement. This Noisy Night takes place on a crucial day for Britain…will we be In or Out the next morning?
If you’re a composer, visit our CALLS FOR SCORES page to find out how to get your own musical voice heard at Noisy Nights.
Red Note Performers:
Viola Jessica Beeston
Cello Robert Irvine
Horn Andy Saunders

The Sins by Sally Beamish
2016-07-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Parabola Arts Centre, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
The Sins is a semi-theatrical work, taking as its starting point a new translation by Phil Hind of the ‘seven deadly sins’ section of Langland’s 14th century narrative poem Piers Plowman. Also featuring Commedia and Piobaireachd for piano trio.
Red Note Ensemble Performers:
Violin Jackie Shave
Cello Robert Irvine
Flute Ruth Morley
Clarinet Marie Lloyd
Percussion Tom Hunter
Piano Huw Watkins
Actor Crawford Logan

‘Aeolian’ Development Residency
2016-08-14 10:00 - 2016-08-28 17:00
The work in progress, Aeolian, draws its inspiration and working title from the “breath” of the accordion and will use the accordionist as a central musical and air-producing source.
The ensemble is connected to the air-stream provided by the accordionist’s «lungs» and other systems. The piece will be set up as an installation of modified, conventional and invented instruments, all acoustic, which will surround the audience.
The ensemble will consist of 12 players including various string, percussion and wind instruments. The performers’ actions will be initiated by the accordionist, in ways that are identifiable to the audience, and will resemble the notion of a kinetic sculpture.
Music: Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje
Installation: Kathy Hinde
Soloist: Andreas Borregaard
Cellist: Robert Irvine
The artists are developing ideas on a Residency at Scottish Sculpture Workshop, Lumsden from 14th to 28th August, 2016
Only for information, not a public event.
www.kathyhinde.co.uk
www.ratkje.com
http://andreasborregaard.com

New Music Makers Project, Glasgow
2016-09-01 08:00 - 2016-11-30 17:00
Red Note composers and players working alongside staff and pupils from Oakwood Primary School, Barrhead High School, Woodfarm High School, Lochend Community High School and other Glasgow secondary schools to explore and create new music in the classroom.
Trying to encourage an insecure teen to open up their imagination and let it run wild can be as challenging as trying to herd cats. Not only that but to transform their imagination into a refined, structured, musical composition for multiple instruments that satisfies the outcomes and criteria for examination is a task that often fills the poor petrified teen, and their teacher, with fear.
New Music Makers is designed to inspire and support composing within schools and demonstrates how a professional ensemble working in partnership with a school can create a genuine, practical legacy, enabling the school to take the work forward independently.
For more information on New Music Makers and to watch four films demonstrating the processes behind the project visit New Music Makers

Lammermuir Festival Project
2016-09-13 09:00 - 16:00
Red Note Ensemble and Red Note Academy players will be giving a masterclasses and side-by-side workshops on Louis Andriessen’s ‘Workers Union’ with pupils from Knox Academy.
Workers Union was originally written for the orchestra De Volharding (Perseverance), in which Louis figured as a pianist at that time.
This piece is a combination of individual freedom and severe discipline: its rhythm is exactly fixed; the pitch, on the other hand, is indicated only approximately, on a single-lined stave.
It is difficult to play in an ensemble and to remain in step, sort of thing like organising and carrying on political action.
Louis Andriessen Worker’s Union
(1990)
Only for information, not a public event.
