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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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3 days ago

RED NOTE FACTORY WEEKEND17 & 18 October 2026 | GlasgowWant to get stuck into contemporary music, improvisation and creative music-making?Factory Weekend is a free weekend for classical musicians aged 18–28 to experiment, collaborate and develop new skills alongside Red Note musicians.Expect:• Improvisation + devising• Open scores + new music• Rhythm games + creative exercises• Playing alongside Red Note musicians• Discussions, advice + making your own work• Coffee, snacks and a few new friends along the wayNo previous experience in contemporary music needed. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.Open to orchestral instruments, classical guitar and saxophone. Sorry, no pianists or singers this time.Weir Hall, Scottish Opera, GlasgowFREELimited travel bursaries available for UK-based participants outside GlasgowApply by Wednesday 30 September, 12pm.Apply via the link in bio.#newmusic #youngmusicians #emergingartists #contemporarymusic #glasgowmusic ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

JUST BRING OPEN EARS.Noisy Nights is an evening of brand new music, performed live for the very first time.Eight short pieces. Three brilliant players. One room full of curious people.Some will be strange.Some beautiful.Some loud.Some quiet.Some might completely surprise you.You don’t need to know what you’re listening for. You don’t need to know anything about contemporary music.Just come along and see what happens.And if you’re feeling brave, there’s the 10-Minute Composer Challenge, where a musical idea created on the night could be brought to life by our players before the evening is over.Noisy Nights📍 Drygate, Glasgow📅 Tuesday 29 September🕢 7.30pm🎟️ FREE | Booking essentialJust bring open ears. Red Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL.#newmusic #emergingcomposers #glasgowgigs #ears #somethingnew ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

CALL FOR SCORES – NOISY NIGHTSNoisy Nights returns in September! Whether your are an emerging composer, student or amateur, if you are in writing new music we want to hear from you! Everyone is welcome to apply!Noisy Nights are relaxed 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 this call.Deadline to submit scores: Wednesday 26th AugustThe Noisy Nights concert will take place on Tuesday 29th September at Drygate in Glasgow.More info here: https://www.rednoteensemble.com/event/noisy-nights-call-for-scores-2/Red Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPLScottish Music Centre New Music Scotland PRS Foundation RCS Composition ... See MoreSee Less
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