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From 2025 to 2027, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will take its VIBE programme to the Scottish Borders, working with local partners in the region.     

VIBE, the SCO’s unique fusion orchestra programme, running in various forms and locations since 2013, is an informal music-making opportunity for young people that takes place during school holiday periods. In VIBE, everyone works together to create new music, which combines the playing styles and musical influences of everyone in the group.    

The VIBE ethos is to create a socially and musically inclusive environment based on trust, openness and mutual respect. The free and open atmosphere cultivated encourages young people to reach out of their comfort zones and find new ways of interacting musically as well as socially.  

Next workshops:

Meet the Musicians

28 June, 1.30 to 3.30pm | Hawick Town Hall

Are you aged over 11 and living in the Borders? Interested in making your own music? Join us for a fun, free and friendly workshop with SCO musicians at Hawick Town Hall on 28 June. Email connect@sco.org.uk to register your interest and find out more. No experience necessary - just bring your ideas and enthusiasm!'

This is an informal, fun and friendly workshop, aimed at young people, aged over 11 years-old who are interested in music. No experience necessary, and no need to read sheet music. During the workshop, SCO musicians will:

- Introduce you to their instruments and what they can do
- Support you in exploring different instruments
- Lead a fun, creative music-making session focused on rhythm and percussion

There is also the opportunity to attend a working rehearsal and to learn more about SCO's 'VIBE in the Borders' programme which aims to bring young people from across the Borders together to explore their creativity and create music together with the support of a range of artists from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Final sessions and performance of 2025
5-7 September | Earlston High School