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bringing international and Scottish musicians to the Scottish Borders
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Kelso Music Society - 75 years of music!
'At a well attended public meeting on September 14 1951 in the Lesser Tait Hall, with Mr Eric Whitehead LRAM, Music Superviser for the County of Roxburgh, in the chair, it was decided by common consent, to form a society with the object of encouraging the appreciation of music...'
These are the opening words of the minutes of the inaugural meeting of Kelso and District Music Society, the forerunner of Kelso Music Society. The first concert in October 1951 featured vocal and pianoforte solos as well as piano trio and string quartet extracts, given by local amateur musicians and the above named Mr Whitehead. In its early years it followed this pattern, also introducing lectures and films on music as well as including visits by other local societies such as Galashiels Clef Club and Selkirk and Hawick Music Societies. Gradually more professional musicians appeared in between the members' nights and distinguished performers, both Scotland based and international, found their way into the seasons, sometimes courtesy of Arts Council funding.
75 years later Kelso Music Society is pleased to present a season which continues this pattern of Scotland-based and international performers. The Kelso and District Music Society was perhaps more cautious in its choice of performers and repertoire, but it mirrored the views of its time. We are keen to focus on classical music but also to showcase cross-genre performances and sometimes less traditional groups. Details of the music we will be presenting in our 75th season can be found below.
These are the opening words of the minutes of the inaugural meeting of Kelso and District Music Society, the forerunner of Kelso Music Society. The first concert in October 1951 featured vocal and pianoforte solos as well as piano trio and string quartet extracts, given by local amateur musicians and the above named Mr Whitehead. In its early years it followed this pattern, also introducing lectures and films on music as well as including visits by other local societies such as Galashiels Clef Club and Selkirk and Hawick Music Societies. Gradually more professional musicians appeared in between the members' nights and distinguished performers, both Scotland based and international, found their way into the seasons, sometimes courtesy of Arts Council funding.
75 years later Kelso Music Society is pleased to present a season which continues this pattern of Scotland-based and international performers. The Kelso and District Music Society was perhaps more cautious in its choice of performers and repertoire, but it mirrored the views of its time. We are keen to focus on classical music but also to showcase cross-genre performances and sometimes less traditional groups. Details of the music we will be presenting in our 75th season can be found below.
Season 2026/27 at a glance
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Tickets
Individual Concert Tickets can be purchased at the door on the night of the concert. Payments can be made by cash or debit card. We regret that we do not have online facilities for booking tickets.
Season Tickets - £90 - great value! Season tickets can be purchased by sending a cheque, payable to 'Kelso Music Society', to the address shown below, or by bank transfer.
Season Tickets - £90 - great value! Season tickets can be purchased by sending a cheque, payable to 'Kelso Music Society', to the address shown below, or by bank transfer.
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Tickets for 25/26 Season
Standard Price £18 Students £5 School Pupils free |
Bank Transfer
Royal Bank of Scotland Account no. 00186181 Sort Code 83-23-18 |
Cheque
Kelso Music Society 12 Forestfield Kelso TD5 7BX |
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We work very hard to be able to attract artists of major international standing to Kelso. However, the costs will never be met from ticket sales alone.
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