Orkney Music & Culture
A Christmas Miracle by Errollyn Wallen
We are very excited to offer the opportunity to work collaboratively with Errollyn Wallen Master of the King's Music on a newly commissioned music production along with The Mahogany Opera Group.
If you love singing and would like to take part in a solo role or as a member of a choir then we would love to hear from you.
For all solo roles we are holding auditions on the 19th and 20th April 2026 at the Kirkwall Baptist Church.We are also auditioning for The Choir of Midwives.
There will be more opportunities to join larger participating Community Choirs and we will put you in touch.
If you are between the ages of 10 and 25 and you would like to sing in this production then we will put you in touch with the free Orkney Youth Choir.
We also need your help and are looking for enthusiastic people to help with our costumes, scenery and backstage.
Please come along on Sunday 19th April between 4.00pm and 5.00 pm at Kirkwall Baptist Church.
If you want to learn more we have an open Meeting on Monday the 20th April at 7.00pm at Kirkwall Baptist Church in Victoria Street.
The Slow Sessions began in 2018 and encourage people to play together in a group, experiencing the complete joy of being a part of a bigger sound than we can ever make on our own!
Slow Sessions
Buying a musical instrument can be an expensive gamble, especially if you have never actually played that type of instrument before. The Bank has over one hundred instruments including keyboards, whistles, guitars, fiddles and ukuleles which can be borrowed, free of charge, for three months.
The Instrument Bank
About Us
Playing music together has been part of Orkney’s culture for centuries. Traditional tunes, old favourites and many recent pieces about the people and places of the Islands, are played and enjoyed by Orkney musicians young and old. Music on the Islands is inclusive and Orkney Music & Culture exists to give everyone a chance, and the confidence, to make music.
Contact
Feel free to contact us using this form. We are keen to get ideas for new activities to further the development of music and culture on Orkney. Also, if you are a music teacher and wish to be added to our register of teachers on Orkney please get in touch. This will be useful for those borrowing instruments and who are looking for some tuition during the loan period.
Email
info@orkneymusicandculture.org