St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra (StAFCO)

The St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra (StAFCO) is conducted by Gillian Craig, and rehearses at the Younger Hall, St Andrews

The SCO is Orchestra in Residence at the University of St Andrews. The two organisations have enjoyed a close relationship over many years with the SCO presenting an annual five-concert season at the University's Younger Hall, and this new designation is the first professional orchestra residency at a Scottish University.

StAFCO

StAFCO meets weekly on a Wednesday evening and the emphasis is on making music and having fun! Players of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome, and there will never be any auditions. The music includes pieces performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in their concert visits to the Younger Hall. There will be termly concerts to show off everyone's hard work, but mainly the idea is to meet up, play and have fun.

Through the connection with the SCO, StAFCO members will have opportunities to receive coaching from members of the SCO, and the professional musicians will also perform as soloists with the orchestra.

Rehearsals

StAFCO rehearses weekly on a Wednesday evening at the Younger Hall during term time. The orchestra has five weeks off during the year when, instead of rehearsing, the members are encouraged to go to the SCO concert instead!

How do I take part?

New members are welcome any time. If you're not sure whether this is for you, anybody is welcome to attend a rehearsal to watch or join in without having to commit to being a member of the orchestra. All rehearsals are listed on the SCO Connect calendar

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