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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 week ago

Join us Friday 25 April, 1pm at the Scottish Music Centre for an informal concert presenting 5 new works from RCS Composition students for solo bassoon, performed by Cerys Ambrose Evans🎟The concert is free - no booking neededMore info: https://rednoteensemble.com/event/rcs-red-note-present-5-new-works-performed-by-cerys-ambrose-evans/The composers have been working with Cerys over the last few months, to develop new pieces for solo bassoon. These new works will also be recorded as part of the project, allowing the composers to reflect on this creative process, as they develop their skills in writing for the instrument. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🌍🍃Classical music needs to reduce its impact on the planet. International touring is an essential part of our industry but it’s currently being done in an unsustainable, carbon-intensive way that contributes to climate change. Why and how we tour classical music needs to shift.The Scottish Classical Sustainability Group surveyed over 100 musicians to find out their attitudes towards international travel, and how we can make touring more environmentally friendly. Check out the eight key findings here: https://cultureforclimate.scot/wp-content/uploads/… ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

We want to say a big thanks to all our boards members who met in Glasgow on Saturday to deep dive into Red Note’s strategy ahead!We feel so lucky to have such great people on board - thank you all for everything you bring to the table 🙌 🙌#BoardAwayDay #StrategySession #artsboard #artstrustee #trustee ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Be Nice! And hug each other tightThis Valentine’s Day we thought we’d share this heartfelt message from the wonderful kids from Oakwood Primary School - Glasgow - A reminder to always “Be Nice”! Be Nice is one of the 7 songs from the Ivor Novello Award-winning “A Children’s Guide to Anarchy” (“An Easterhouse Children’s Manifesto”) co-created with Dumbworld ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

We are thrilled to have been awarded multi-year funding from Creative Scotland 2025-28. We can’t wait to bring more contemporary music out to you in the next three years and continue to work with brilliant creative minds, emerging talents and communities throughout Scotland and beyond! A big congratulations to all the organisations who have been successful as well! Amidst challenging times, it’s great to bring some optimism back and see such commitment from Creative Scotland. Thank you!Photo: foxbrush ... See MoreSee Less
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