About this Event
A wonderful free concert not to be missed ! Great location, in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Greyfriars Kirk was founded in 1620 and is the first church to be built in post-Reformation Edinburgh.
The Oregon Art Orchestra from USA will be joined by St Andrew Orchestra from Edinbrugh .
The Oregon Arts Orchestra from USA , consists of players coming from several orchestras the conductor , Cindy , conducts or plays in from Phoenix and Oregon. It’s called Oregon Arts Orchestra because it was originally set up in Oregon, where Cindy used to live but since she’s moved to Phoenix, the players come from few orchestras from this city too . In addition, there will be members of a Blue Grass group called :Run Boy Run.
All players are very strong or semiprofessional players.
Cindy H. Petty is a conductor and teacher recognized for her “outstanding precision, musical vision, warm motivation, engaging stage presence and a unique ability to connect with musicians and audiences of all ages”. As a Conductor, Cindy currently serves as Orchestra Director at Benjamin Franklin Charter High School (AZ), Music Director and Conductor of the Oregon Arts Orchestra (OR), Associate director of the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona, Holiday Concerts Conductor with Music Nova Orchestra (AZ), Principal Guest Conductor and Guest Concertmaster for the Sapporo Philharmonic Orchestra (Japan), and Conductor Emeritus of the Jewish Community Orchestra (OR).
St Andrew Orchestra is Edinburgh's longest-established Amateur Orchestra
St Andrew Orchestra is a friendly amateur orchestra conducted by Michael Graham.
The St Andrew Amateur Orchestral Society was founded in 1879 and since its foundation, the orchestra has met regularlyand has given concerts every year since then.
Michael Graham is a conductor and composer based in Edinburgh. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh, he has continued to study under some of the UK’s leading conducting teachers, including Sian Edwards, Martyn Brabbins, and Denise Ham. He regularly attends other orchestral masterclasses around the UK and Europe. A recipient of the University of Edinburgh Ian Pitt-Watson Conducting Prize in 2013, Michael was also delighted to receive the Wagner Society of Scotland’s Bayreuth Scholarship in 2019 which funded a study tour of Germany. Michael has also completed an Apprentice Conductor scheme through the Association of British Choral Directors. .In addition to the St Andrew Orchestra, Michael currently conducts the Falkirk Tryst Orchestra, Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, and Edinburgh Recorder Ensemble. Since 2020 he has been ‘Principal Stick Waver’ of Edinburgh’s world notorious Really Terrible Orchestra and continues this relationship for their Edinburgh Fringe concert in August 2024. He has also been conductor of the British Fretted Orchestra, the UK’s national mandolin-guitar ensemble. He makes frequent appearances as a guest conductor at engagements and festivals around the UK.
Michael serves as Director of Music at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Portobello, and regularly writes as a contributor for several magazine and journals while maintaining a steady output as a composer.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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