CARNOUSTIE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY

 

Welcome to the web site of Carnoustie RMS. This society in its short existence has built up a loyal band of enthusiasts who meet on a regular basis to listen to classical music on record. Programmes are given by members, guest speakers and prominent figures in the local music scene. All are welcome to share in our enjoyment in the comfortable environment of the Upstairs Gallery of Carnoustie Library, High Street, Carnoustie. Meetings commence at 7.30pm and usually end around 9.40pm. For further information contact John Maidment, Hon.Secretary, 61 Queen Street, Carnoustie, Angus DD7 7BA, Tel: 01241-853017. E-mail: crms95@msn.com

Carnoustie RMS is affiliated to the Federation of Recorded Music Societies and the Federation of Recorded Music Societies - Scottish Group.

2004/2005 SYLLABUS

2004

19th August: The Good Old Days - a Tribute to the days of MUSIC HALL and EARLY RADIO

in aid of the Ninewells Cancer Campaign

7 October: Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904), an Alternative Viewpoint with Douglas Lorimer (Guest)

10 October: Listening Circle - Kurt Weill’s Der Dreigroschenoper & George Gershwin’s Girl Crazy
Contact Secretary for details

4 November: What’s up Doc? with John Maidment

6 November: FRMS Scottish Group Joint Winter Meeting @ Dundee RMS details to follow

18 November: A View from the Second Violins with Rona Wishart (Guest)

27 November: CRMS 10th Birthday Celebration @ The Dalhousie Hotel, Carnoustie. Details to follow

2 December: Factotum or Socialist Hour? with Ron MacDonald (Guest)

Dec 9: Joint Meeting with CRMS @ Dundee - Ghosts of Christmas Past with John Maidment

16 December: Cath’s Christmas Collection with Cath Maidment

2005

20 January: Members Night BYOB (bring your own Burns)

3 February: Opera without Words with Jim Angus

17 February: Vive España with Pat Leishman and Jim Currie

3 March: Hail to Handel with Eva Edington, DRMS (Guest)

17 March: Gilbert and Sullivan Night with Alex and Fay Robertson

31 March: Annual General Meeting

 

Throughout the season it is intended to run a series of listening circles comprising the complete Vaughan Williams symphonies. These will be held at houses in Carnoustie and details will be given as available.

 

(Composer clipart reproduced by kind permission of Naxos through Select Music and Video Distribution Ltd.)

  (Photographs by courtesy of Chris Hamilton, Cupar & Mr W. Ritchie, Carnoustie)

Links:

Federation of Recorded Music Societies - Scottish Group